All Chilled foods articles – Page 72
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NewsFocus On Pizza: Category raises its game
Innovation, tiering and World Cup promotions have helped own-label pizza steal a lead on its rivals – but brands won’t give up their slice of the market without a fight, says Vince Bamford
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Focus On Chilled Ready Meals: English for Asda, Italian for Tesco
Chilled ready meals have experienced a strong year, growing ahead of both the total grocery market and the chilled grocery market.
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NewsCornish pasties given PGI status
The Cornish pasty has been handed Protected Geographical Indication status following a battle lasting almost a decade.
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Focus On Meat Free: Innovations
Garden Gourmet is a four-strong range from frozen meat-free specialists Tivall that was launched into 150 Sainsbury's stores in October.
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NewsFocus On Meat Free: Veggie brands feel the pinch
Long-term discounts on own-label meat-free products and the continuing struggle for retail shelf space have dented sales of many branded vegetarian products. Beth Phillips reports
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NewsTesco ups bogof dairy deals despite promise
Tesco has increased the number of bogof deals it runs on dairy products by almost a third despite a pledge to cut down on such deals to tackle food waste. According to Assosia, the chain has run 404 bogof deals across the chilled dairy...
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NewsDairy farmer guilty of inspector assault
A Dorset dairy farmer who beat up a Food Standards Agency inspector during an inspection has been given a criminal record. David Yeatman was also found guilty of two offences under food hygiene regulations by Bournemouth Magistrates Court...
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NewsTesco promises milk price review for TSDG
Tesco has committed to review the price it pays its dedicated dairy farmer group after an "exceptional" rise in on-farm costs. The price Tesco pays its Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group farmers for their milk is usually set bi-annually in...
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NewsFocus On Hot Desserts: Consumers desert family desserts
With sales growth slumping sharply, the hot desserts category has experienced a reversal of fortunes this year yet sales of individual puds are thriving. Hannah Stodell finds out why
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NewsSt Helen’s Farm goats sing carols
Goat dairy company St Helen's Farm has launched a 'vote for your goat' game on its website, allowing consumers to vote for their favourite video of a goat 'singing' Christmas carols. The company said its goats produced more milk when...
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NewsIndie stores alerted over a mystery dairy supplier
Independent shop owners in the Midlands have been put on alert by their dairy suppliers after an unknown supplier started targeting stores with offers of discount milk, bread and eggs. Over the past few weeks, hundreds of independents and...
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NewsFocus On Pies & Meat Snacks: Snackers switch on to hot NPD
It appears meat snacks have gone off, with sales grinding to a halt after last year’s impressive market performance. Alex Beckett examines what’s gone wrong and finds there is still cause for optimism
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NewsFocus On Pies & Meat Snacks: Pie brands earn their crust
Innovative flavours and premium products are continuing to drive sales of branded pies, leaving retailers’ own-label offerings looking stale by comparison, writes Alex Beckett
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Classic French desserts arrive at Waitrose
Upmarket bakery Elisabeth the Chef is introducing two classic French desserts to Waitrose to add value to the own-label dominated dessert category. The Senoble-owned business is adding Flottante a soft meringue on a "floating island" of...
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Focus On Pasta & Pasta Sauces: Five to watch
Premier Foods promised to make meals for one less depressing with the launch of single-serve Italian sauces under its Loyd Grossman brand.
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NewsFocus On Pasta & Pasta Sauces: Pasta goes off the boil
The category enjoyed buoyant sales at the height of the recession, but over the past year its fortunes have deteriorated – just as the economy’s have picked up. Why, asks Beth Phillips
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Focus On Pasta & Pasta Sauces: Chilled sauce beats the market
The total value of the pasta market has stagnated. Last year's 16% growth was followed by an increase of just 0.3%.
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Lovetub by Farmhouse Fare
Unashamedly indulgent, Lovetub was launched to meet a market opportunity for a pudding that can be eaten while slouched on the sofa, as an alternative to ice cream
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NewsFocus On Soup: Twice the price, but twice as nice
You’d expect chilled soup to be out in the cold given the fragile state of the economy. But it's actually the fastest growing sub-category – despite the price tag. Peter Cripps finds out why