Vince Bamford
The Grocer
Vince is fmcg editor at The Grocer and covers news of developments in food, drink, entertainment, health & beauty and toys. Contact him with details of new product launches, other innovations and advertising campaigns.
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Peanut allergy study aims to improve food labelling
20 May 2013
Researchers are hoping a new three-year study into peanut allergies could be used to improve food labelling.
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Intersnack's Pom-Bear launches Zoo Friends snacks
19 May 2013
Intersnack is hoping kids go wild for the new wild animals joining its Pom-Bear range…
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Strongbow and Lambrini turn to dark side for new fruit ciders
19 May 2013
Cider producers are looking to tap into demand for dark fruit drinks…
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Miller Brands unfolds ready-for-ice beer boxes
19 May 2013
Miller Brands has rolled out Miller Genuine Draft in a multipack that can be used to hold ice to chill bottles…
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Tesco puts City Kitchen brand on quiches and tarts
19 May 2013
Tesco has expanded its exclusive The City Kitchen range into quiches and tarts…
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Chi Drinks launches 'game-changing' new range
19 May 2013
Coconut water brand Chi Drinks is expanding its range with three flavoured waters and two coconut milks…
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Plum move into tots' food emulates US owner's strategy
12 May 2013
Babyfood supplier Plum is targeting toddlers with its first NPD since being acquired by a US business early this year…
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Tags aims to take 10% of UK bagged snacks market
12 May 2013
Former Seabrook Crisps MD John Tague has created a bagged snacks brand he believes could claim a 10% share of the market…
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Freedom Confectionery rolls out vegetarian marshmallows
19 May 2013
UK supplier Freedom Confectionery has created vegetarian marshmallows free from fat, dairy and gelatine…
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One launches Juiced and Flavoured water ranges
19 May 2013
Ethical brand One is expanding into the booming flavoured bottled water market…
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Standard Brands' Zip Firelighters to get makeover and new lines
19 May 2013
Standard Brands is revamping its Zip Firelighters line-up this year with a new look and expanded range…
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Mega Construction kit brings everyday materials into toys
19 May 2013
Foam pipe insulation wouldn’t top many kids’ Christmas lists – but a new construction toy brand may change that…
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Monster High gets new ghouls for fashion doll range
19 May 2013
Monster High is expanding with a new range of three dolls that come with a Fearbook journal and tradeable stickers…
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Playmobil loads up on cargo-themed toy range
19 May 2013
Playmobil is expanding its ‘cargo’-themed toy range with land, sea and air container vehicles…
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Thunderbirds toy tie-up is go for Vivid Group
19 May 2013
Vivid Group has been granted the licence to produce toys based on an upcoming revival of Thunderbirds…
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Esdevium ties up deal for Wallace & Gromit board game
19 May 2013
Distributor Esdevium is expanding its family board game range with a new title featuring Wallace & Gromit…
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Suncare sales suffer as British weather takes effect Subscription
17 May 2013
The lousy weather has cast a cloud over the suncare market…
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Volvic Juiced enters gaming world with digital billboard
16 May 2013
Volvic is to unveil a digital billboard that will give shoppers the chance to win prizes by squashing virtual fruit.
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Robinsons Fruit Shoot unveils summer skills push for kids
12 May 2013
Britvic has unveiled a new marketing push for Robinsons Fruit Shoot…
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Boulder Brands brings gluten-free Udi's to UK
12 May 2013
US health foods giant Boulder Brands is aiming to become the “category captain” in the UK free-from market…
