All Ambient articles – Page 84
-
NewsAcid Test: Branston Pickle Pork Pie
“The pie tasted okay and the pickle was a welcome addition, but I was dubious of the quality of the meat contained within.”
-
NewsTips for a happy marriage
There is growing enthusiasm among major brands such as Coca-Cola, Warburtons and Heinz to launch joint marketing initiatives. Why is there a sudden surge of interest in cross-brand collaboration, and what ingredients contribute towards a successful partnership? Alex Beckett reports
-
News
RH Amar increases warehouse space and plans to improve IT
Fine foods distributor RH Amar has increased its warehouse space 65% to 80,000 sq ft to accommodate the extra business generated by four new clients and growing sales with existing accounts. Last year it added Bertolli, Del Monte,...
-
News
Aqua Pura flags up Cumbrian heritage
Princes Soft Drinks is pouring £2m into relaunching its Aqua Pura bottled water lineup to emphasise the brand's Cumbrian provenance becoming the latest English water brand to cash in on its homegrown provenance.The revamp is focused...
-
NewsJohn West parent MW Brands set for sale
MW Brands, the parent company of tuna brand John West, is rumoured to be up for sale, with a price tag of up to £400m.
-
News
Premier spices up Branston table sauces
Premier Foods is adding a bit of South African heat to its Branston sauce menu to cash in on the World Cup.Limited-edition hot peri-peri mayonnaise and chakalaka relish are rolling out now (rsp: £1.69).The brand had attracted...
-
News
McCracken named Branston chairman
Guy McCracken, the former CEO of food retail at The Co-operative Group, has been named as the new chairman of potato supplier Branston, replacing outgoing chairman Chris Howard.McCracken spent seven years as chairman of Duchy Originals...
-
News
Heinz and Ella’s step up rivalry in babyfood with raft of innovation
Competition is hotting up in the babyfood aisle as Heinz and Ella's Kitchen launch a raft of new products tapping into the latest trends in scratch cooking, health and convenience.Heinz is rolling out Organic Stock Cubes for use in...
-
News
Tesco tells recruits: earn £50,000 at 23
In the week The Prince's Trust claimed that a third of 16 to 24-year olds cannot afford the financial outlay required to get a job, Tesco has announced a scheme for school leavers that it says offers an alternative to mainstream education.
-
NewsHeinz hit by baby food safety alert
Heinz has been forced to recall thousands of its pots of baby food amid fears they could cause a choking hazard to infants.
-
News
Focus On Packaging: Cartons muscle in on cans’ territory
Cartons are invading cans' territory. Sainsbury's Basics tomatoes are the latest canned product to make the switch. They follow products such as Sainsbury's premium tomatoes, Asda baked beans and Princes Tuna Bites.
-
NewsLoyd Grossman helps Premier to rise in profits
Premier Foods hailed strong performances by brands including Ambrosia, Branston’s and Loyd Grossman…
-
NewsCadbury goes viral for 2010 Creme Egg season
Cadbury has launched an extensive viral campaign to support this year’s Creme Egg season, which began this week.
-
NewsColony Collapse Disorder and thrifty shoppers hit honey sales
Honey sales are down 5.4%, by volume after six consecutive years of growth [TNS 52w/e 4 October 2009]. Own-label honey led the decline, with sales down 7.4% in volume [IRI 52w/e 31 October 2009].
-
News
Del Monte launches new ‘naked’ fruit snack brand
The iconic Man from Del Monte is making a racy comeback to promote a major new fruit brand.Naked Fruit represents Del Monte's first major foray into the fresh prepared fruit channel and is the first fresh, pre-prepared fruit range in the...
-
NewsHeinz in frozen dessert sell-off
Heinz has sold its private label frozen desserts business to focus on growing its core branded ambient and frozen ranges.
-
News
Fmcg giants linked with move for Enfamil maker
Danone, Nestlé and Heinz have been tipped as possible bidders for baby nutrition group Mead Johnson.