All Ambient articles – Page 9
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastic to paper: the next phase of the packaging revolution
Brands are debuting paper alternatives to plastic-based crisp packets, margarine tubs and sweet wrappers. But these innovations come with their own technical and cost implications. So how much progress are brands making and is a wider rollout imminent?
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NewsElla’s Kitchen loses share as cost-conscious families turn to own label
Ella’s Kitchen has seen its market share eroded as parents switched to cheaper own-label babyfood amid price sensitivity in the category
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NewsPrinces Group names Simon Harrison CEO as Cameron Mackintosh leaves
Harrison was appointed as deputy managing director for Princes in June last year
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NewsShaken Udder launches a range of protein milkshakes
The shakes contain 20g of protein and are available in chocolate and strawberry flavours
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NewsSurya Foods launches Greek-style mezze brand Trophi into Asda
The frozen range spans pastry snacks, gyros meal kits and kebabs
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NewsThe Sidemen partners with New World Foods to launch meat snacking range
The flavours in the range are inspired by the sauces available from The Sidemen’s chain of fried chicken shops
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Comment & OpinionWhat every startup needs to know before applying to Dragons’ Den
Before you’re even in the Den, you’re putting hours into the selection process, says Amelia Christie-Miller, founder of Bold Bean Co
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NewsValeo Foods secures €50m cash injection from Bain as turnaround begins
Valeo Foods has secured a €50m cash injection from private equity owner Bain Capital as a turnaround at the ambient giant gets underway
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NewsJohn West appoints Mark Doherty as new MD
Doherty was previously commercial director at the tinned fish giant but will now lead all John West entities
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InterviewsMerchant Gourmet’s Richard Peake on plant-based’s bright future
The UPF backlash has fuelled demand for less ‘complicated’ ingredients, says Merchant Gourmet’s MD. He’s now innovating to capture that market
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KVI TrackerPeanut butter battle rages at the retailers despite crop shortages
Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Lidl have all dropped their shelf prices
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Comment & OpinionMeal kits should be huge, but they’ve proven a tough sell
Sainsbury’s is thinking along the right lines with this SimplyCook tieup, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsTropicana looks to woo private label shoppers with two ambient ranges
Tropicana made its ambient debut last May
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Analysis & FeaturesWhen will the price be right to get deal volumes moving?
Newlat’s exit from Princes takeover talks reflects a market in which deals are not getting done. What’s stalling activity, and will it pick up?
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NewsHeinz teams up with Cathedral City to launch Cheesy Beanz
The NPD was developed based on the insight that 64% of baked beans fans thought cheese made them tastier
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NewsSun Hee launches 20 Korean-inspired SKUs into Tesco
The range includes cooking sauces, udon noodle bowls and meal kits
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NewsGherkin brand Mrs Elswood launches first TV ad
The £250k campaign aims to encourage home workers to add gherkins to their lunches
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NewsNomadic launches new Good To Go pouch snacks
The pouches combine oats and yoghurt with fruit and are free from added sugar
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NewsBart Ingredients appoints Adam Sims as CEO
Sims takes the reins from David Collard, who is retiring after 12 years at the helm of the business
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NewsMutti expands UK presence with new subsidiary and MD
The Italian brand said the move came after considerable growth in recent years