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P&G's Woodward takes on Heinz UK presidency
David Woodward has been appointed president of Heinz UK and Ireland, replacing Jane Miller, who last month said that she would be stepping down from the role at the end of this month for personal reasons (The Grocer, April 22,...
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In Brief: No HP Revolt; Success for Asda; Retailer in top 30; Mosquito signing; Tesco coffee deal
Heinz has said there has not been a downturn in HP Sauce sales following calls from Clare Short, a Birmingham MP and former secretary of state for international development, to boycott the product. Short called for the boycott...
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Heinz to close factory
Heinz has revealed that it is planning to close its manufacturing and bottling plant in Aston Cross, Birmingham.The site, which first opened in 1875, manufactures HP Sauces.Heinz added that the closure, which is currently out to...
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On the Campaign Trail: Ryvita Goodness Bars; Carlsberg; John West Light Lunch; Walkers Sensations
The triumph of goodness over evil... Carlsberg's legendary line-up... Fit as a fish for John west... Charlotte Church's new sensation... Budget £2m Manufacturer Ryvita. Ryvita's Goodness Bars are portrayed as the antidote...
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Heinz in talks to sell Linda McCartney brand
Heinz has revealed that it has entered advanced and exclusive negotiations with the Hain Celestial Group for the proposed sale of its UK frozen meat-free business.The group said that the sale would include the Linda McCartney brand and a...
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Passions run high
Del Monte UK will launch National Passion for Pineapple Week next month in a bid to increase take-up of its Del Monte Gold Extra Sweet Pineapple. Television chef Lesley Waters will front the campaign from May 8-14. She will be...
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Miller is stepping down from helm of Heinz UK
Jane Miller, president of Heinz UK and Ireland, is stepping down from her role next month. Heinz said that Miller was leaving at the end of May for personal reasons. She has been UK and Ireland president since May last year,...
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HP finally swallowed
Heinz is planning a host of NPD and marketing activity for HP Foods' brands after this week receiving full clearance from the Competition Commission for its £470m acquisition of HP Foods. Heinz said that following clearance for the...
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Hans to become Heinz vice president of sales
Heinz UK & Ireland has appointed John Hans as vice president of sales. Hans takes up his new role today (April 1), replacing David Huse, who is leaving the role after nearly three years to become vice president of sales for...
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The sauce is with you always
While ketchup and salad cream remain firm family favourites, more exotic sauces, from the Caribbean and Thailand, in particular, are making their mark during the barbecue seasonHeinz Tomato Ketchup and Salad Cream will always have a...
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Heinz/Birds Eye to link?
Private equity companies including Cinven, Lion Capital and Brightpoint are believed to be interested in uniting Heinz’s frozen food business with Unilever’s Birds Eye arm.Venture capitalist Capvest, which bought the European operations of...
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Beanz press ‘half-baked’
Sales of Heinz Beanz have been unaffected by the high profile launch of rival lines from Branston, according to Heinz.While Branston baked beans has a 9.4% share of the baked beans market [IRI January 31, 2006], Heinz insisted its...
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Let there be Extra Light
Heinz is putting its salad cream into a top-down format for the first time and is introducing an Extra Light variant ahead of the barbecue season. Extra Light salad cream swells the company’s range to three and contains 70% less fat than the...
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Heinz sells seafood business
Heinz has sold its European seafood business to Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking for E425m.Heinz said that the deal, which is subject to approval from the European competition authorities, would be completed by the end of next...
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Two more join the GDA ranks
Another major supplier has jumped on board the GDA label bandwagon, while Heinz has also signalled it has no intention of adopting the controversial multiple traffic-light system that the FSA is believed to favour.Campbell Grocery Products is...
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Thumbs up for Plum Baby
A premium organic baby food that uses ‘superfood’ ingredients is taking on established brands, such as Heinz and Hipp.Plum Baby is being launched by mother-of-three and former cookery school teacher Susie Willis, who spotted a gap in...
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Branston puts more on table
Premier Foods is further encroaching on Heinz’s territory with a move into another of its core categories – thick sauces.The company is launching Branston-branded tomato ketchup and brown sauce to compete with the market leading brands: Heinz...
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Heinz’s Barden to head Northern’s chilled arm
Former Heinz UK & Ireland MD Stefan Barden has been appointed director of Northern Foods’ chilled division.Barden, who took up his role on Monday (January 30), became MD of Heinz in September 2003. Last year he moved on to a new assignment...
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Heinz receives offer for seafood business
Heinz has received an offer and is in advanced negotiations with Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking for the sale of its European seafood business.The sale, which would be subject to approval from European authorities, would include brands such...
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HP buyout in doubt
Heinz’s bid to buy rival HP Foods is in danger of falling at the first hurdle, a leading competition lawyer handling a similar deal has warned.
The Office of Fair Trading referred Heinz’s proposed takeover to the Competition Commission last…