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Federici and Gelato Party set to ‘hijack’ election meetings
Luxury ice-cream brand Antonio Federici is gearing up for warmer weather with new listings, NPD, a £2m media investment and a spoof election-themed marketing campaign.Since its launch a year ago, the Antonio Federici range has only been...
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NewsFocus On PLMA: World of private label possibilities
Own label is up from 40% to 44% share of the market. How are suppliers attending the World of Private Label show planning to keep up the pace? Rachel Barnes reports
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Indie forecourts hit by record high fuel prices
Record fuel prices have hit independent forecourt retailers the hardest with retail sales coming under pressure as more drivers opt to fuel up at the mults.As the average price of a litre of fuel rose to a record high of 120p last week,...
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The king of masstige
Herbie Dayal tells Catherine Dawes about the values and products that have enabled KMI Brands to flourish since the company was hived off from King of Shaves
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Whyte & Mackay taps into pre-mixed market
The pre-mixer category is getting the Scottish treatment as Whyte & Mackay launches what it claims is the first canned Scotch whisky and cola.The 4.5% abv Glasgow Special Whyte & McKay Blended Scotch Whisky & Cola (rsp:...
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Samworth to supply puds to Sainsbury’s
Samworth Brothers has won a multimillion-pound contract to supply Sainsbury's with chilled own-label desserts.The £5m contract marks the first time Samworth, which supplies own-label ready meals, sandwiches and desserts to the multiples,...
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NewsPunnet maker Sharp sold to French packaging giant
Plastic punnet specialist Sharp Interpack has been sold to French packaging giant Groupe Guillin.
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NewsFord Farms debuts Champagne of Cheddars
Dorset farmers have created their own cheesy version of Premier Cru – the aptly named Premier Moo Cheddar.
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NewsTobacco giants and mults fined £225m in OFT pricing probe
The Office of Fair Trading has handed out fines totalling £225m to tobacco giants Imperial Tobacco and Gallaher, as well as nine retailers, for “unlawful practices” in price-setting.
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NewsBaby food maker Ella's Kitchen in product recall
Organic baby food producer Ella's Kitchen has been forced to recall batches of toddler food over fears that hardened vegetable pieces could cause choking.
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NewsUniq UK back in black but group losses mount
Uniq’s UK business is back in the black, despite the own-label manufacturer posting pre-tax losses across the group of £18.5m in 2009.
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Court hears of ‘fake Persil’ scam
Private investigators hired by Unilever foiled a plot by a conman who imported cheap washing powder from China to pass-off as Persil, a court heard this week.
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NewsJordans Cereals to sponsor Hugh's River Cottage
Jordans Cereals has signed up to sponsor Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Channel 4 food show River Cottage.
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NewsSainsbury’s revamps credit card to reward Nectar points hunters
Sainsbury's is splitting its existing credit card offer, with two new cards connected to its Nectar loyalty scheme.
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NewsCabbage is latest victim of time-starved consumers
Consumers’ desire for cheap and convenient foods has claimed another victim in the shape of the humble cabbage.
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NewsWork begins on The Co-op’s giant RDC
Work is set to start next month on The Co-operative Group’s new regional distribution centre in Andover, Hampshire.
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NewsAsda eyes bid for Argos owner Home Retail Group
Asda is reportedly considering a bid for Argos and Homebase owner Home Retail Group in an attempt to close the gap on Tesco.
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News‘Ave it! Peter Kay back in new John Smith’s ads
Bolton funnyman Peter Kay is returning to TV screens next month in a new ad campaign for John Smith’s.
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NewsBond to step aside as Asda chief exec
Andy Bond is stepping down as chief executive of Asda after five years at the helm.
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Red Bull tries to rev up sales by putting F1 on its multipacks
Red Bull is putting its foot on the gas in an attempt to inject some energy into sluggish sales growth with a limited-edition pack revamp featuring its sponsored Formula One title challenger Sebastian Vettel.The new-look multipacks,...