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Beef exporters look wider afield
The British beef sector celebrated the resumption of normal exports to Europe on Wednesday - and immediately turned its attention to countries outside the EU that have yet to lift their ban. There are around 80 countries where the...
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Grown-up drinks come of age
Competition is fierce, but speciality soft drinks that successfully appeal to adults can command premium prices and earn a place on occasional, or even weekly, shopping lists. Adult soft drinks represent the second fastest-growing...
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Benzene cuts climb up agenda
Following media scare stories earlier this year, the soft drinks industry is working to further reduce any risk to consumers from products containing sodium benzoate and vitamin C. Dramatic newspaper headlines, such as 'soft drink...
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In Brief: Unilever profit up; Below forecasts; No piece of cake; Drinks agreement; Hair brands sold
Unilever has revealed a 10% increase in first-quarter pre-tax profit to E1,310m, on sales up 9% at E9,535m. It said that although overall world consumer demand was robust, Western Europe remained sluggish. It said that in Europe...
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Go ahead. You know you want to
UBUK is giving the go-ahead to a raft of new products under its better-for-you snacking label to provide health-conscious consumers with a much wider product choice. The company is launching three lines under its Go ahead! brand...
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This cereal's all heart
Shredded Wheat has been given a packaging revamp to put up a hearty, more united front on all its cereal packs. The brand now features a large yellow heart-shaped logo on Original, Bitesize, Honey Nut, Fruitful and Triple Berry...
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Smarties go all natural colours
Smarties is being given a child-friendly makeover to boost the confectionery's appeal among parents increasingly concerned about the sweets they give to their children. From June the confectionery will be free from artificial...
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Supplier Spotlight: Debbie & Andrew's
Naming their range of sausages after themselves proved to be the turning point in Debbie and Andrew Keeble's business lives. Six years ago, the farming couple decided to diversify from farming pigs,...
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Asda gets back to number two
Asda has regained its number two spot in market share from Sainsbury and signed a deal to cement its low price message in the minds of housewives. It lost its number-two title four weeks ago when Sainsbury slipped marginally ahead....
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Tradesmen network: Asda v Tesco?
Asda and Tesco could be set to go head-to-head again as both consider launching a network of tradesmen to cash in on consumers' fears over cowboy workmen.The service would include a directory of maintenance services, such as...
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On the Campaign Trail: Ryvita Goodness Bars; Carlsberg; John West Light Lunch; Walkers Sensations
The triumph of goodness over evil... Carlsberg's legendary line-up... Fit as a fish for John west... Charlotte Church's new sensation... Budget £2m Manufacturer Ryvita. Ryvita's Goodness Bars are portrayed as the antidote...
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Playing fair with beauty
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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Czechs send in third dark beer
A third dark beer from the Czech Republic is making its way into the UK off-trade from this month. Zubr Dark Beer, the 4.1% abv dark sister brand of the recently launched Zubr Premium, has been brewed in Pfierov in the Czech...
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Big squeeze on squash
Traditional fruit-flavoured drinks don't draw the crowds as they used to, but new flavours are revitalising this mature category. Fruit squashes have been for a long time and, as Vimto brand manager Claire Nield puts it: "There are a...
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'A billion litres? More like four'
The debate over whether or not the dairy industry would benefit from farmers quitting continued this week, with one senior figure stating that the industry would need to lose 30% of raw milk production before it became more...
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Tesco chicken sales unruffled by bird flu demo
If the poultry sector was looking for more evidence that the public isn't put off chicken by bird flu outbreaks, it was to be found at a Tesco Metro in Norwich last week. The store - in the same county as two farms where the low...
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The blame game in the obesity debate
from Simon Melville, joint MD of advertising company Gasoline. Sir; Once again the messenger is in the firing line. I refer, of course, to Ofcom's proposals to restrict food advertising to children ('The battle of the bulge', The...
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Easter boost for the multiples
Easter was later than usual this year and so was the expected sales uplift for many food retailers. Overall, the grocery multiples achieved an encouraging 7.4% growth in total sales in the four weeks to April 22 and, as expected,...
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Vox Shop: Matthew Langley, Bottlegreen Drinks; John Place, Somerfield
Soft drinks market is growing up with focus on health and entertaining... prizes await manufacturers who back key brands. Matthew Langley Bottlegreen Drinks Co marketing manager The soft drinks category in the UK is among retail's most...
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Chip maker turns its hand to mini breadsticks
The potato chip-making team at Tyrrells has added another string to its bow with the creation of a range of mini baked breadsticks. The breadsticks are a natural extension to the company's successful hand-cooked potato and mixed...