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NewsFoodservice in firing line as suppliers hike prices
Major food and drink suppliers are putting the squeeze on foodservice customers to absorb soaring commodity costs. The Grocer has seen letters sent by major suppliers including Heinz, United Biscuits and Tate & Lyle to their…
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Heinz Kitt Green pay row ends as workers accept revised offer
Heinz's long-running pay dispute has come to an end after workers accepted its revised deal this week. Unite members at Heinz's Kitt Green factory in Wigan voted overwhelmingly to accept an improved pay rise of 3.9% for the current...
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NewsHeinz first to adopt new WeightWatchers’ points
Heinz has become the first supplier to overhaul its WeightWatchers range in line with the new ProPoints system and in time to appeal to weight conscious consumers in the new year. The £112m Weight Watchers from Heinz (WWfH) range is...
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Baked beans debut in Fairtrade sector
The ethical credentials of the classic English breakfast are set to receive a boost as Geo Organics launches the first Fairtrade baked beans.The beans, rolling into Waitrose now (rsp: 99p), resemble and taste like regular baked beans...
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Comment & OpinionAd of the Week: Heinz chiller thriller is 28 Beanz Later
Like cats in tumble-dryers, you shouldn't put tins in the fridge. Apparently they can oxidise and release deadly vapours that drive sane men mad, turn pets against their masters and possibly make your alphabetti spaghetti taste a bit odd.
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NewsHeinz Baked Beanz at risk as union discontent grows
Heinz is the latest fmcg supplier to face union action – but it won’t be the last given the growing level of unrest across the sector, says Hannah Stodell. As the nights draw in, many people like to turn to their favourite comfort foods such as baked beans. This winter, ...
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NewsAcid Test: Steam Cooked Mackerel Fillets
John West is hoping its new fillets will encourage young and lapsed shoppers to reappraise canned mackerel by providing a credible alternative to chilled offerings.
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NewsHeinz Soup back on TV for winter
Heinz is embracing the colder weather with a new £2m ad campaign for its soups. The television commercial airs for four weeks from 3 October and features a variety of people of all ages preparing to take a first spoonful of steaming...
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Del Monte and Budgens pair up for handheld Naked Fruit
Del Monte has extended its Naked Fruit range of snacks with the launch of handheld pots.
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NewsRecyclable bottles for revamped HP range
Heinz is introducing eco-friendly packaging across its HP sauce range as part of plans to modernise the brand.
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Focus On Sauces & Condiments: Extensions create opportunities
Branston Pickle-flavoured rice cakes, Heinz sandwiches, Reggae Reggae ready meals, Tabasco Pepper Sauce pizzas the supermarket aisles are awash with table sauce brand extensions at the moment.
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Francis set to ‘lead UK frozen category agenda’ at Findus
Findus Group has poached Heinz's Leala Francis as director of UK category management. Francis joins the frozen giant's UK leadership team on 4 October after five years with Heinz UK, most recently as national account controller for...
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Booker helps indies target ‘young ones’
Booker is encouraging indies to target Pot Noodle-eating students as they head to university. The wholesaler has launched a Student Specials promotion offering retailers discounts on student staples such as Heinz Beans, Batchelors Super...
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NewsAcid Test: Heinz Salad Cream with Lemon & Black Pepper
"At first taste it was really strong compared with the healthier-for-you light salad cream I usually have. It also tasted very peppery, which I don't really like."
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda beats competition by a fiver
With the greatest number of cheapest items (9) and a basket £5.10 cheaper than its closest rival, Asda held onto first place. Its Chicago Town pizzas, Heinz ketchup and Conference pears were all the cheapest, at £1.
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Heinz Beanz size up to resealable 1kg Fridge Packs
Heinz Beanz is making the leap from cupboard to fridge with a new format that it predicts will be as big a success as Snap Pots though it doesn't spell the end of the humble can. The Fridge Pack (rsp: £1.79 for 1kg) is a plastic jar...
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Heinz low-salt soups for health-conscious
Heinz has launched reduced salt versions of its Classic canned soups to meet a growing demand for lower-salt products. The four-strong Heinz Classic Reduced Salt range consists of Cream of Tomato, Cream of Chicken, Cream of Mushroom and…
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Princes ups the stakes in tuna with NPD
One month after John West announced it was rolling out its No Drain concept across its entire tuna range, rival Princes is stepping up innovation with a flavour-infused range.
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Brookside to drive John West salmon
Salmon smoker and processor Brookside Products is hoping for an 80% sales increase by 2013 through wider listings of its John West smoked salmon products and an increase in exports.Brookside, which holds the licence to produce smoked...
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NewsJohn West prepares to extend No Drain to entire tuna range
John West is extending its No Drain technology out across its entire canned tuna portfolio to build on the success of its No Drain Less Mess Tuna, which has clocked up an impressive £20m in sales since its launch last year.