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NewsTasty Little Numbers calorie count
First it was the round pound. Now retailers have the option to stock the round-calorie. The new Tasty Little Numbers brand which comprises bagged snacks, chocolate bars and snack pots that contain exactly 100 or 200 calories is taking…
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NewsCampaign Trail: Müller’s Wünderful Nü rüse
Cartoon favourites Yogi Bear and Muttley from Wacky Races are about to star in a £20m campaign for Müller. Wünderful Stuff, which also features Mr Men characters, kicks off on 8 October with a 90-second ad shown during ITV1’s The X Factor and…
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NewsJohn West campaign to play up provenance
After coming seventh out of eight in Greenpeace’s 2011 tinned tuna league table, John West is boosting its tuna sourcing credentials with a new online feature that allows shoppers to trace each can back to the boat it came from.
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NewsPilgrims and Tickler hit in latest Cheddar cull
Pilgrims Choice and Tickler have lost their listings on Morrisons’ pre-pack Cheddar fixture following a range review of the supermarket’s cheese lines. Pilgrims Choice had previously been listed with its mature Cheddar and Tickler with a…
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NewsLucozade takes Energy range into cola market
Lucozade is making its first move into the cola market with a new addition to its Lucozade Energy range. Lucozade Energy Cola, which features a black label designed to set it apart from other Lucozade drinks, will be rolling out this…
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NewsTangerine runs rule over failed confectioner New McCowans
Tangerine Confectionery has expressed an interest in buying New McCowans the maker of Highland Toffee and Wham bars. New McCowans fell into administration on 13 September and this Tuesday, administrator Grant Thornton made the 185…
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NewsTesco own label rivals New Covent Garden’s soup
Tesco’s latest venture brand looks like bad news for New Covent Garden Soup Co.
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NewsPGI status is target for Lea Valley cucumbers
Cucumbers could join the ranks of the Cornish Pasty, Melton Mowbray Pork Pie and Kentish Ale as a food with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. Growers are hoping to submit an application for the Lea Valley cucumber, which…
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NewsLight at end of tunnel as Makro halves losses
Pre-tax losses at Makro Self Service Wholesalers have more than halved as the wholesaler continues to turn around its business. Losses shrunk from £44.7m to £20m in the year to 31 December 2010, according to accounts filed at Companies…
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M&S offers everyday items online
Marks & Spencer has finally introduced a food offer online.
The high street retailer has listed 100 “favourite food hall products” on its website, including everyday items such as ready meals, fresh meats and desserts, for customers… -
NewsSkips and Nik Naks get a flavour update
Skips and Nik Naks are being relaunched in a bid to revive declining sales. The brands are being given new pack designs that includes a range of 46p price-marked handy packs and a flash to highlight the 82-calories content of Skips….
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NewsWindswept look for Mull of Kintyre
First Milk has revamped its Scottish Mull of Kintyre Cheddar, giving it new packaging and a new logo. The new packs, rolling out to the mults later this month, feature a windswept landscape that First Milk says highlights the “provenance,…
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NewsAsda profits take double-digit hit in 2010
Pre-tax profits at Asda fell by almost 14% last year, as the supermarket cut prices, faced increased payments to parent company Walmart and costs relating to stock options.
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Weetabix woos kids with sci-fi adventure app
Weetabix has launched a new app to encourage kids to interact with their cereal packs at breakfast. Weetakid takes youngsters on a journey to another galaxy to help the Weetakid character rebuild his world.
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NewsMore disposals loom as second profits warning signals new low for Premier
Premier Foods has been forced to issue another profit warning as it continues to wrestle with the fall-out from its dispute with Tesco earlier this year.
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NewsM&S adds to online offer with ‘food hall favourites’
Marks & Spencer has bulked up its online food range with 100 “favourite food hall products” that widen the scope of the offer beyond entertaining. The enlarged M&S Food to Order range, which allows customers to order online and collect in-store, contains everyday items including ready meals, fresh meats and ...
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NewsGok Wan clothing range arrives at Sainsbury’s
Style guru Gok Wan has launched his first clothing range into Sainsbury’s. The Gok for Tu range of 13 items launched into 200 Sainsbury’s stores this morning, with prices starting at £20.
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NewsSales up as Greggs goes nationwide with frozen sausage rolls
Greggs has announced a modest rise in like-for-like sales for the third quarter – and confirmed plans to sell its popular sausage rolls nationwide through Iceland. Sales were up 0.8% on a like-for-like basis in the 13 weeks to 1 October, with total sales for the period up almost 6%. ...
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NewsTesco suffers worst first half in 20 years
Tesco vowed to take “decisive action” to get its core UK business back on track after suffering its worst first-half performance for 20 years.
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NewsCartoon legends line up to give Müller some wünder stuff
Müller has teamed up with big-name Hollywood animators including Warner Bros and Universal Studios to launch a new £20m ad campaign starring a host of famous cartoon characters.