Jamie Oliver news and analysis – Page 34

  • News

    Cereal

    2006-08-19T00:00:00Z

    Oats' newly bestowed status as a superfood is good news for cereal manufacturers, which have been quick to capitalise by incorporating oats in products that will appeal to more than just porridge lovers. Jordans has launched an oat-based...

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    New oils

    2006-07-22T00:00:00Z

    When Jamie Oliver used avocado oil in one of his recipes on television, sales of the oil went through the roof as consumers clamoured to buy some. Today, as well as being the face of Sainsbury, Oliver is the face of New Zealand's Olivado...

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    It all 'ads' up to a total ban

    2006-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Banning the advertising of branded food during children's TV was always going to be a hot topic for consumer groups after communications watchdog Ofcom opened its consultation on advertising to children. What may not have been expected was for...

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    Jamie Oliver in campaign talks

    2006-06-27T08:11:00Z

    TV chef Jamie Oliver and Sainsbury are in talks with the Department of Health over a campaign to encourage people to eat more meals as a family.Reports suggest that the campaign would focus on family meals in an effort to improve the...

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    Health

    2006-06-24T00:00:00Z

    Companies may be on the offensive to prove that the freezing process does away with the need for preservatives, but the industry has not always promoted such a clean cut image. The now infamous Turkey Twizzlers, which were brought to the...

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    Health

    2006-06-24T00:00:00Z

    Frozen can be the new freshCompanies may be on the offensive to prove that the freezing process does away with the need for preservatives, but the industry has not always promoted such a clean cut image.The now infamous Turkey...

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    Jeremy Martin The marketing director of For Goodness Shakes believes Coca-Cola has misjudged the male market with its new Zero product

    2006-06-17T00:00:00Z

    One of the biggest launches of the year kicks off this summer as Coca-Cola Enterprises zooms in on 20 to 29-year-old men in a bid to woo them back to the real thing. This could be make or break for the soft drinks giant, whose Zero launch aims...

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    Jeremy Martin The marketing director of For Goodness Shakes believes Coca-Cola has misjudged the male market with its new Zero product

    2006-06-17T00:00:00Z

    Zero understanding of how to tap into the male psycheOne of the biggest launches of the year kicks off this summer as Coca-Cola Enterprises zooms in on 20 to 29-year-old men in a bid to woo them back to the real thing. This could be...

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    'Drumsters will boost coated turkey sector'

    2006-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Unilever has thrown down the gauntlet to Bernard Matthews with what it claims is a healthier alternative to the latter company's Golden Drummers turkey drumsticks. Turkey Drumsters, which comes under the Captain Birds Eye brand, is being...

  • Comment & Opinion

    Editor's Comment: 'London 2012 can boost British food'

    2006-06-03T00:00:00Z

    What an inspiration the Olympics have been, providing a welcome if temporary lift to our spirits from the lousy weather and the even lousier economy. Actually, I sense the Games will lift the spirits far longer than the recession we now appear to...

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    Talking shop

    2006-05-20T00:00:00Z

    Consumers are now more aware than ever of the need for healthy eating and of the importance of fresh fruit and vegetables in a daily diet. However, in spite of this there seems to have been no significant or sustained increase in...

  • News

    restaurant foodhits the shelves

    2006-05-20T00:00:00Z

    What does ubiquitous high street coffee shop group Starbucks have in common with stylish noodle bar chain Wagamama? Both have recently joined forces with manufacturers to put their products on UK supermarket shelves. The ventures...

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    Talking shop

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    If you thought the British were eating more healthily, think again, says Nigel Jenney, chief executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium. It's high time we brought in some ColourConsumers are now more aware than ever of the need for...

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    Talking shop

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    If you thought the British were eating more healthily, think again, says Nigel Jenney, chief executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium. It's high time we brought in some ColourConsumers are now more aware than ever of the need for...

  • News

    Talking shop

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    If you thought the British were eating more healthily, think again, says Nigel Jenney, chief executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium. It's high time we brought in some ColourConsumers are now more aware than ever of the need for...

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    Going beyond the crisp

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Ever more health-conscious and adventurous consumers are getting a taste for snacks that have more to offerRelying on convenience simply won& 't cut the mustard in the impulse sector in 2006. Consumers are now more experimental and...

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    Going beyond the crisp

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Ever more health-conscious and adventurous consumers are getting a taste for snacks that have more to offerRelying on convenience simply won& 't cut the mustard in the impulse sector in 2006. Consumers are now more experimental and...

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    Playing fair with beauty

    2006-05-06T00:00:00Z

    Does Dove's promotion of positive self-images among women demonstrate cynical marketing or integrity? Robert Gray reports. Unilever-owned toiletries brand Dove has carved a strong image for itself through its down-to-earth Campaign for...

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    SLOGANS

    2006-03-25T00:00:00Z

    The multiples are falling over themselves to come up with new slogans. But are they targeting the right brand values?Last week, Morrisons became the latest multiple to unveil a new strapline with its promise to deliver 'Real Value...

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    Own label at a premium

    2006-03-25T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury, Tesco and Asda are gearing up for a battle in premium own label this year as they overhaul upmarket lines in a bid to take a bigger slice of the lucrative £4.5bn market.Sainsbury is concerned that its 850-strong Taste...