All articles by Charles Wright – Page 5
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Range Preview
Kevin the Carrot ice cream in Aldi’s Christmas range 2023
Its range features a series of additions to its Specially Selected range and foodie incarnations of its Christmas mascot Kevin the Carrot
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News
Sprouts on pizza for Deliveroo Christmas ad 2023
The festive campaign suggests going crazy with the gravy and that Christmas Eve equals Cantonese in new ad
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Profiles and QandAs
My Alternative CV: Momo Kombucha’s Josh Puddle on 1990s pop, Rye Lane and Wim Hof
‘If I could change one thing in grocery, I’d heavily tax the worst of the ultra-processed, unhealthy foods and heavily subsidise organic, seasonal produce’
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Profiles and QandAs
My food & drink job: Jessica Smyth, senior buyer, Sainsbury’s
’I didn’t know buying was an option when I was searching career fayres at school’
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News
Pensioners rediscover their youth in Amazon Christmas ad 2023
The advert will premiere tonight (6 November) during the first ad break of Coronation Street on ITV
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News
Kevin the Carrot returns for Wonka-themed Aldi Christmas ad
Just like Santa and Mariah Carey, Kevin the Carrot returns to our screens
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News
Power ballad singing oven gloves in Morrisons Christmas ad 2023
No Farmer Christmas in the Morrisons Christmas advert this year, instead featuring power ballad singing oven gloves
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News
Rick Astley brings the cheese in Sainsbury’s Christmas ad 2023
What does Santa eat for his Christmas dinner? Sainsbury’s seems to think a vegan beef Wellington
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News
Lidl puts toy donations at centre of 2023 Christmas ad
Lidl is hoping to capture the hearts of shoppers featuring an animated raccoon to highlight its childrens’ toy donation campaign
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News
Wrexham FC stars join Dawn French for M&S Food Christmas ad 2023
Dawn French is back with two new sidekicks voiced by Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
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Profiles and QandAs
My Alternative CV: PerfectTed’s Marisa Poster on matcha, ADHD and spiders
‘In an ideal world, there would be more support and resources available for challenger brands to bring healthier options to market’
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News
Graham Norton stars in Waitrose feelgood Christmas ad 2023
We learn Waitrose’s motto for a successful holiday party: ‘when the food’s good, everything’s good’
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News
Connie and Trevor return for Barbie-esque Argos Christmas ad
Piggybacking on the Barbie fever that swept the globe this year, Connie dons a pink sequin jumpsuit and her long blonde hair while dancing to Chic’s disco hit Le Freak
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Analysis and Features
Who holds the power at Britain’s biggest supermarkets?
From established giants to emerging disruptors, billionaires to loyal ladder climbers. Journey through the boardrooms of the country’s leading supermarkets
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News
Asda defrosts Michael Bublé for its 2023 Christmas ad
Mums everywhere will be delighted to see a festive Michael Bublé taking the lead role in Asda’s Christmas advert this year
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Profiles and QandAs
My food & drink job: Noa Cohen, public affairs manager, General Mills
‘I really love in-person meetings in parliament or with our trade associations. I get to advocate for what I think is a fantastic company and industry’
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Range Preview
Asda unveils four fancy fakeaway ready meal ranges
Can Asda’s new ready meal ranges spice up suppertimes and break Brits out of their ’culinary rut’?
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Profiles and QandAs
My Alternative CV: Higgidy’s Rachel Kelley on sustainability and deep breaths
‘There needs to be more collaboration on the big industry issues, including things like soil health, to support a sustainable food supply chain’
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Profiles and QandAs
My food & drink job: George Phillips, digital product & e-commerce lead, Minor Figures
Minor Figures’ digital product and e-commerce lead discusses his journey from footballer to coffee enthusiast to digital lead
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Profiles and QandAs
My Alternative CV: Whitebox Cocktails’ Ben Iravani on Tupac and brutal honesty
‘There needs to be more support for up and coming brands that can show traction. The big boys always dominate financially which makes it very hard to get seen’