All Chilled foods articles – Page 74
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NewsDaniels in ‘advanced’ negotiations over sale
New Covent Garden Food owner Daniels Group is up for sale, The Grocer has learnt. The chilled food supplier, which also makes Johnsons juice, Farmhouse Fare desserts, International Cuisine ready meals and sliced prepared fruit for retail…
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Analysis & FeaturesLong-life sandwich (14-day shelf life)
The 14-day shelf life of the sandwiches would minimise waste and complement retailers’ existing food-to-go ranges
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NewsWe’re first to offer full Mexican, claims Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s is claiming to be the first retailer to launch a complete chilled Mexican food range. The 20-strong line-up launches in 545 Sainsbury’s stores today, with items priced from £1.50 to £6.00.
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NewsBrakes adds sharing tapas to winter lines
Brakes is targeting the potential of the Christmas sharing market with a new range of pre-prepared tapas as part of its new autumn and winter offer. The tapas options, which include mushroom and Stilton topper, meatballs in a…
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NewsLoyd’s pizzas axed for failing to secure slice of the market
Struggling Premier Foods has pulled its range of Loyd Grossman pizzas from Sainsbury’s after failing to secure strong enough off-promotion sales. Premier said the decision to withdraw the products which were delisted in June, according…
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Booker’s sandwich: a 14-day shelf life to keep wastage down
It’s a daily dilemma faced by independent retailers whether to stock fresh foods to give shoppers a greater choice, or avoid fresh and the inevitable wastage that comes with it.
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NewsM&S Angus beef is best new sandwich
Marks & Spencer’s Aberdeen Angus beef with red onion chutney sandwich has been voted the best new sandwich of the year. The sandwich attracted 14% of the vote in the British Sandwich Association’s survey of 3,000 consumers.
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Yorkshire Provender aims its fresh soups at young workforce
Premium soup supplier Yorkshire Provender is stepping into Innocent Veg Pots territory with the launch of fresh single-serve soups. The three-strong range described by the company as combining the convenience of soup with the sustenance...
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NewsWhistling curries: a step change in ready meals
Tesco is set to launch a new range of six chilled ready meals that will whistle when cooked and do not need piercing before use.
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NewsEasy Bean launches first Fairtrade ready meals into the UK
The UK's first Fairtrade ready meals are to go on sale later this month. Produced by Easy Bean, the two Fairtrade bean-based one-pot products New Mexican Chilli and African Palava hotpot will go on shelf later this month in 100...
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NewsIs Innocent planning a posher Pot Noodle?
Innocent is keeping a lid on its NPD plans but The Grocer understands it is working on a "completely new" posh Pot Noodle-style product to launch in September.
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NewsNuclear sushi fears unwarranted, say ‘Japanese’ suppliers
UK fans of Japanese cuisine need not fear radiation levels - because the majority of Japanese food imported into the UK doesn't actually come from Japan, importers and wholesalers are stressing.
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NewsExponent plans big TV and NPD push for Quorn and Cauldron
Quorn and Cauldron's new owners will launch an aggressive TV advertising campaign this year in a bid to reverse the decline of the meat-free category.
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UK gets a fresh taste for French cuisine
French food is the fastest growing cuisine in the UK, with sales of Gallic-inspired ready meals and desserts up 16% in the past year.
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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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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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NewsFocus On Chilled Ready Meals: Chilled meals keep their cool
They may be pricey and not have the best health credentials but chilled ready meals have flourished in the downturn, not least due to vigorous retailer NPD, says Catherine Chetwynd
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Focus On Chilled Ready Meals: Innovations
Each pack in this 17-strong range contains enough for two, all meat and poultry is 100% British and all fish products are responsibly sourced. The range launched with an offer of £5 for an Eat In meal plus two products from a selection of prepared side dishes, such as Cabbage ...
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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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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