All articles by Hannah Stodell – Page 12
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Profiles and QandAs
P&G veteran Myers moves to Kellogg’s as UK & Ireland VP
Kellogg’s has named Procter & Gamble veteran Jonathan Myers as its new regional vice president for the UK and Ireland.
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NewsScottish beer sales fall as multibuy ban bites
Volume sales of beer have crashed in Scotland following a ban on bogofs and other multibuy alcohol deals.
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NewsHow seriously has this week’s food scare damaged Premier?
Having shown tentative signs of recovery, Premier Foods is now being forced to confront the manufacturer’s “nightmare scenario”, says Hannah Stodell
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The Big InterviewA tough nut to crack
Ferrero Rocher wants to double its UK business in the next five years - but UK MD Christian Walter says the ambassador will not be required.
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Holland's sale on hold as value hopes falter
2Sisters has put Holland’s Pies up for sale - but owner Ranjit Boparan is struggling to get the desired value for the business, The Grocer has learnt.Industry insiders said Boparan had been looking for £25m-£30m for the business, assets and related staff of Holland’s, which manufactures branded frozen and chilled ...
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NewsWeightWatchers in link-up with Vimto for diet soft drinks
WeightWatchers and Vimto have teamed up to launch soft drinks in time for the post-Christmas detox.
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Easter chocolate plans reveal novelty growth
Novelties and sharing bags play major roles in the big three confectioners’ plans for next Easter.
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Higgidy turns to turkey for celebration pie
Higgidy is offering shoppers 'Christmas dinner in a limited-edition pie'. The handmade Christmasy Turkey Pie with Bacon Stuffing (rsp: £3.49/250g) is the first of a range of celebration pies to be launched by the company.
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Kelly the key casualty in Premier’s reshuffle
It was out with the old and in with the new at Premier Foods this week as COO Tim Kelly became the latest to leave the company following a major management reshuffle.
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Marco adds a cider to his Governor line-up
Marco Pierre White is extending his Governor ale brand into cider this month - and has revealed plans to add a lager to the line-up next year. The 4.8% abv Governor cider, which is produced in conjunction with Westons, will roll out exclusively to all Morrisons stores in the next ...
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NewsMorrisons freshens up bakery offer with 100% British wheat
Morrisons is relaunching its entire own-label bread range and switching to 100% British-sourced wheat. The new line-up, which rolls out to stores next week under the Baked By Us label, comprises 90 lines and replaces the retailer’s existing own-label offer.
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Two in and Kelly out as Premier overhauls top brass
Premier Foods chief operating officer Tim Kelly is to leave the company following a management reshuffle.
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NewsEristoff gets all wrapped up for winter
Eristoff has launched a limited-edition bottle in a sleeve that helps to keep the vodka cold. The furry bottle sleeves, exclusive to grocery, feature on 70cl bottles of Eristoff Black (rsp: £13.49) and are rolling out to Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and some c-stores.
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NewsSeabrook hunts for MD with ‘fresh perspective’
Braford-based Seabrook Crisps is searching for a new managing director with a "fresh perspective" to take the business into its next phase of growth. The hunt follows the departure of Seabrook Crisps MD John Tague who left unexpectedly at...
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NewsUS grape shortage puts sourcing spotlight on EU
Retailers may be forced to turn to Europe for more of their own-label wine as the price of Californian wine rises. The weakening US dollar has made it more expensive for America to import wines, boosting demand for domestic products. This...
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NewsTyphoo’s eco-refill packs to cut waste...and lower prices
Typhoo is rolling out new ec0-friendly packaging to reduce waste and help it undercut its competitors’ prices by 20%. In a move hailed by Typhoo as “the biggest innovation in tea since the introduction of round teabags”, Typhoo Eco…
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NewsMosey is promoted to build up the BWS range at Morrisons
Morrisons has appointed Steve Mosey as its new category director, responsible for beer, wines and spirits; tobacco and lottery. Mosey has worked for Morrisons since June 2009 and previously headed up the retailer's category development...
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Focus On Soup: The age of the liquid lunch
Bad weather last winter had soup makers rubbing their hands in glee, but they didn’t take their foot off the NPD gas. Hannah Stodell looks at a category brimming with innovation
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NewsSakata aims to repeat Oz success story in UK
PepsiCo is bringing a taste of the Orient to the UK with a new range of Japanese rice crackers. The Sakata Rice Crackers brand, worth almost £33m in Australia, has hit UK shelves for the first time in a trial at Waitrose. The four-strong...
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Revamp for Ross Burgers
Ross Burgers have been revamped and given a simplified recipe to better reflect a ‘homestyle’ approach to cooking. The frozen food supplier is re-launching both its 2oz and 4oz burgers with a more eye-catching packaging and clearer key messaging.