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NewsFocus On Infant Care: Widening the window of opportunity
The infant care market continues to grow, babyfood and drink in particular. But evidence from France suggests the category could be more than double the size. Jules Leyland reports
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NewsCodorníu TV deal to help increase Cava knowledge
Spain's leading Cava brand Codorníu plans to "hang its hat" on the burgeoning supper club movement, as it makes a TV debut sponsoring new Channel 4 show The Secret Supper Club. Hosted by wine expert Olly Smith, the 10-week series starts...
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NewsCentra urges: ‘pack healthy lunchboxes’
Centra, Musgrave Retail Partner NI's symbol fascia in Northern Ireland, is urging shoppers to 'Pack A Healthy Lunchbox' in a campaign with Action Cancer and the Public Health Agency. The campaign offers parents quick and healthy ideas for...
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Fleming takes chair at Divine Chocolate
Industry veteran Patrick Fleming has been appointed chairman of Divine Chocolate. Fleming spent 18 years at Cadbury Schweppes in senior finance and general management executive positions. He was also actively involved in the launch of...
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NewsWyke claims a seasonal win over Seriously Strong
Three weeks into the new year, and the Cheddar category is hotting up already, with Wyke Farms and Seriously Strong squaring up over who performed better over Christmas. According to data from Kantar, the Wyke Farms portfolio saw a 26%...
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NewsOut in the cold: where now for non-aligned dairy farms?
Farmers with a supermarket supply contract get top prices and are shielded from market volatility. But what if you’re ‘not in the club’, asks Richard Ford
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NewsRippleglen: discounter ranges are hurting CTN
Leading CTN operator Rippleglen has accused big confectionery companies of damaging traditional newsagents’ businesses by developing exclusive ranges for discounters.
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NewsKit Kat Dark is now darker... and dearer
Kit Kat Dark has just got darker, with a relaunch that features a 30% higher cocoa content and a sleeker look. Unlike the old bar, Kit Kat Four Finger 70% Dark, available at the end of this month, also flags up its 70% cocoa content on...
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NewsRobinsons doubles up to steal own-label sales
Britvic is breaking into the own-label dominated double concentrate squash sector with a new Robinsons line, supported by a £6.8m campaign. The orange-flavoured Double Concentrate joins the £216.3m Robinsons portfolio on shelves next...
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NewsUnilever has got the hots for emotional PG Tips marketing
The classic English cuppa is set for a stiff upper lip-quivering marketing makeover, as PG Tips attempts to find the emotional side of tea. In a bid to drive loyalty into a tea category suffering from long-term volume decline, Unilever...
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NewsFocus On Packaging: Packing up its troubles
A beleaguered packaging sector is fighting back, answering critics and tackling commodity hikes with innovation and continued environmental commitment. Simon Creasey reports
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NewsTesco in push to grow online local food sales
Tesco is launching a dedicated local food microsite next week in a bid to grow online sales of locally sourced products. The retailer, which promotes local food in-store through PoS material, admitted it had failed to maximise sales to...
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NewsGrossman to turn its hand to Mexican
Premier Foods is sending Loyd Grossman into Mexican food for the first time at the month's end. The new Loyd Grossman Chilli Con Carne duo comprises Classic Chilli and Fiery Chilli jars of sauce (rsp: £1.89 and £2.49, respectively). ...
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NewsInnocent founder Reed buys into DNA tester
Innocent Drinks founder Richard Reed has bought a stake in food testing company Geneius.
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NewsSainsbury’s offers five family meals for £20
Sainsbury's has upped the stakes in the multiples' battle for family shoppers with the launch of '5 Family Meals for £20'.
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NewsStuart Rose becomes non-exec at South Africa's Woolworths
Sir Stuart Rose has bagged a new role with South African retailer Woolworths. The former Marks & Spencer boss becomes a non-executive director of the food and clothing chain.
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NewsTesco to open 70 beauty salons this year
Tesco has revealed plans to open 70 in-store beauty salons by the end of 2011. The beauty market in the UK is estimated to be worth in the region of £5bn a year.
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Coca-Cola’s 'nutritious' water ad banned
Coca-Cola has been rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority for misleadingly claiming its sugar-heavy Vitaminwater drinks are "nutritious".
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NewsNorthern shareholders warn against cheap sale to Boparan
Shareholders have urged Northern Foods not to sell out on the cheap in the event of a counterbid from poultry magnate Ranjit Singh Boparan.
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NewsBoparan ‘in talks’ with Northern’s pension trustees
Ranjit Singh Boparan has entered talks with the trustees of Northern Foods’ pension scheme, meaning the chicken magnate could yet launch a formal bid ahead of this week’s deadline.