Archive of all KP Snacks articles – Page 4
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NewsKP adds new duo of nut lines to target daytime snackers
KP said nuts were not currently tapping daytime demand in the UK compared to Europe
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Comment & OpinionThe Gondola End is dead. Long live the Power Aisle
The lack of HFSS-compliant alternatives in key categories like confectionery and biscuits means retailers appear to be leaning towards using some gondola ends at least for media displays, while freeing up space for longer aisles
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Comment & OpinionWhy challenger brands hoping HFSS laws will ‘level the playing field’ might be too optimistic
The fmcg giants have already shown they’re willing to make bold moves to drive sales and hold onto valuable shelf space in a post-HFSS retail environment
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NewsTyrrells, Popchips and Hula Hoops Puft to get non-HFSS reformulation
The reformulated portfolio will be ‘one of the most comprehensive non-HFSS ranges available within the crisps, nuts and snacks category’, KP Snacks claimed
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NewsChris Tyas and TikTok to speak at The Grocer’s HFSS conference
TikTok, Unilever, NielsenIQ, Kantar Worldpanel and HIM among latest companies speaking at The Grocer’s HFSS clampdown conference
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NewsSpar appoints Nick Bunker as new chair of food distributors board
His appointment marks the first time Spar has elected a chair from outside the organisation
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NewsKP Snacks products absent from shelves after ransomware attack
KP Snacks last week warned that disruption to its supply was set to last well into March, according to a letter sent to its customers
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NewsWeetos adds limited-edition chocolate orange flavoured cereal
‘Choc orange flavours are everywhere you look except in tasty cereals, so we’re excited to be bringing this on-trend taste to the category’, said the brand
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NewsKP Snacks warns customers of disruption to supply following cyber attack
In a letter seen by Better Retailing, it warned customers that disruption could last ‘until the end of March at the earliest’
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NewsMedia Bites 3 February: KP Snacks, Nestlé, Tesco, Pret a Manger
KP Snacks has warned there may be a shortage of some of its popular crisps and nuts following a ransomware attack and Nestlé confirms closure of factory near Newcastle.
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NewsWalkers kicks off massive ad push as service recovers
The TV and digital push would ‘strengthen the nation’s love for the brand, whilst reminding crisp fans everywhere that simply no other brand compares’, said Walkers
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NewsOcado pushes affordability with new ‘Everyday Savers’ ad campaign
Retailer said the campaign “shows how Ocado can deliver customers a table full of everything they need, and for less than they’d expect”.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe most bizarre NPD to roll out in 2021
We’re not sure what product development teams were drinking this year, but we want some. Retailers might have spent much of the year slimming ranges to prioritise supply, but supply chain chaos couldn’t stop brands coming out with an array of weird and wonderful launches – some of which were ...
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Analysis & FeaturesBagged snacks 2021: big nights in getting pricier - and healthier
Higher production costs and fewer promotions are driving up the price of snacks
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NewsSeabrook struggling to meet ‘unprecedented demand’ for crisps amid Walkers shortages
A mass of Seabrook products have been out of stock in the mults for several days, with some SKUs unavailable for weeks
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NewsWalkers crisps shortage set to extend deep into January
The crisps giant has been struck by supply issues since October - understood to be the result of an SAP upgrade at owner PepsiCo
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NewsHeather Mills sells 25% stake in VBites to Intersnack owner Pfeifer & Langen
The €3bn-plus turnover conglomerate plans to use its might to accelerate growth of the plant-based cheeses and fish-free products part of Mills’ group
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Category ReportIn for lunch: food on the go category report 2021
Workers are increasingly eating lunch at home rather than at the office. Can retailers cater to this new ‘food-to-go’ occasion?
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom turkey gyoza to sprout pesto, 24 food and drink products set to shake up Christmas
Shoppers this year won’t be disappointed with the huge variety of innovative food and drink on sale for the festive period. We’ve rounded up some of the best
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer Next Gen Awards 2021 - meet the Next Gen of grocery leaders
We’ve revamped our Top New Talent Awards – and attracted an even higher calibre of candidates than usual. Find out more about our 35 winners.