All Hot beverages articles – Page 46
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Percol thrives in ‘tough’ Fairtrade coffee sector
Fairtrade coffee is being divided into winners and "casualties", according to supplier Percol, which this week diversified into roasted beans. Over the past year, Food Brands Group-owned Percol has gained new Fairtrade instant coffee...
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My Alternative CV: Michelle McKenna, Clippy’s Apples
Michelle McKenna, co-founder of Clippy’s Apples, on dreaming, things that wobble and espresso coffee
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Dolce Gusto adds colour with new ads
Nescafé has changed tack with its latest marketing campaign for Dolce Gusto by ditching its sponsorship of TV programmes for its first TV ad in two years. The new campaign features the strapline "Coffee is not just black" and takes its...
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NewsCampaign Trail: PG knits Christmas giveaway
Forget Mini Me. Mini versions of the PG Tips Monkey are making their television debut this Christmas as the knitted primate and his sidekick Al return to TV screens. The £0.5m campaign breaks on 10 November in support of limited-edition packs giving...
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NewsPukka Morning Time wins Tesco approval
Pukka Herbs' new Morning Time tea has won a listing at Tesco without the buyer even tasting it. The Bristol organic herbal tea supplier claimed the tea buyer had such confidence in the quality of the new blend (rsp: £2.19 for 20...
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ProfilesThe Human Angle: Laura Dawson
Name: Laura Dawson Job title: Coffee account manager Company: Lincoln & York Sales: £9m HQ location: Brigg, North Lincolnshire Number of employees: 40
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NewsMovie Marketing: Why brands are going movie mad
Clipper Tea went to Wonderland, Pom-Bear got cosy with Shrek and Müller dived into Sex and the City 2. The number of movie tie-ups has soared, but who’s chasing them, the brands... or the studios, asks Stuart Smith. When Shrek Forever racked up a cool $70m in its first weekend ...
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Lipton sales soar on back of sampling
Lipton is reporting hefty sales and distribution increases of its ice tea following its summer sampling push Don't Knock It Until You've Tried It. The campaign gave out one million free samples at universities and multiples between June...
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Focus On Alcoholic Drinks: Four to watch
Beefeater is getting a track record for innovation. Beefeater 24, launched in October 2008, is a super-premium expression that is based on 12 botanicals, including tea, and is steeped for 24 hours.
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NewsTetley owner under fire after deaths of Indian workers
The owner of Tetley tea has come in for a fresh round of criticism from human rights campaigners following the deaths of three tea plantation workers in India.
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Refill pouches unveiled as Nescafé does a Kenco
Nestlé is pouring its Nescafé Original and Gold Blend coffees into refill packs in a bid to replicate the success of the refill range launched by rival Kenco a year ago.The Nescafé Original and Gold Blend refills, which are being rolled...
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Campaign Trail: Clipper makes friends on TV
Clipper Tea is linking up with Aardman Animations in its TV debut next month, to position the Fairtrade brew as a more "approachable and inviting" brand. The £500,000 Say Hello to Clipper campaign highlights the brand's new look, and features a...
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No ordinary barista: M&S hospitality chief Jason Danciger
Chef, coffee fanatic and M&S hospitality boss Jason Danciger has big plans for its catering future, with an Olympic store and more upmarket expansion on the way. Sue Scott reports
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Buyers fall crazy in love with ‘inspired’ products
Beyoncé-inspired popcorn, speciality teas containing real gold and tequila-infused ice cream could be launching into major retailers by Christmas, after winning plaudits at The Speciality & Fine Food Fair. Last weekend's event...
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NewsFocus On Hot Beverages: How much for a cuppa?
Coffee and tea are becoming more sophisticated as suppliers drive premiumisation, but commodity pressures threaten to make brands even more expensive, says Nick Hughes
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Focus On Hot Beverages: Coffee Nation hits the campus
The consumer desire for quality coffee on the go has played into the hands of Coffee Nation, which attempts to replicate a typical coffee shop offer in a vending machine format.
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Focus On Hot Beverages: Enthusiasm for infusions
With volumes of black tea in long-term decline, tea suppliers are looking to less mainstream varieties to drive top-line growth.
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NewsCoffee Republic in Shell forecourt move
Coffee Republic has agreed a deal to sell its Italian roasted coffee at 450 Shell forecourts across the UK.
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NewsTetley tea folk make TV comeback
Tetley is bringing its tea-folk brand characters back to TV screens for the first time in a decade as part of a £9m new advertising campaign.
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Nescafé launches 3in1 premix coffee sachets
Nestlé is doing its bit to boost the energy levels of the nation's youth with the launch of Nescafé Original 3in1, a pre-mixed blend of coffee, whitener and sugar aimed at the "hassle-free" generation. The instant coffee innovation will...