Niamh Leonard-Bedwell
Niamh is fmcg editor for The Grocer
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- 01293 610 292
- Email:
- n.leonard-bedwell@thegrocer.co.uk
NewsAlex Brittain takes up top job at Warp Snacks
Brittain joined the Proper Snacks and Eat Real owner as CEO this week
NewsHorlicks brings back ‘malty’ tablets for 150th anniversary
First launched in the 1930s, the tablets had disappeared from sale in the UK by the turn of the century
NewsTesco readies brand launch for plant-based Root & Soul
It comes as other retailers are making concerted efforts to ramp up their veggie and vegan offerings
NewsProcter & Gamble rapped by the ASA for ‘misleading’ incontinence ad
The advertising watchdog upheld two complaints made by Tena owner Essity
NewsRowse quietly launches maple syrup brand into Sainsbury’s
It follows Rowse owner Valeo Foods’ acquisition of Quebec-based maple syrup manufacturer Les Industries Bernard & Fils Ltd in May 2022
NewsKraft Heinz appoints new vice president of sales for northern Europe
David Adams has been promoted from his current role as head of procurement for northern Europe
Analysis and FeaturesHow small brands can navigate supermarket trade investment ‘asks’
Startups and challenger brands facing ‘exorbitant’ media and promotions charges from supermarket buyers
Comment and OpinionWill Cadbury’s new Creme Egg chocolate bar be successful?
Cadbury unveiled its latest Creme Egg spin-off last week, however, this isn’t the UK’s first Creme Egg chocolate bar
NewsGreen Isle launches Ottimo frozen fresh filled pasta range into Tesco
The pasta is frozen ‘at its freshest’ to ensure it maintains its texture and nutrients
NewsRazatech debuts ‘world’s first’ spherical razor for men
The patented design is intended to give the user ‘total control’
NewsAduna unveils quintet of powdered superfood blends
Formulated with nutritionist Farzanah Nasser, an 8g serving of each blend provides ‘a rich source of fibre and vitamin C’
NewsMission Ventures launches incubator scheme to boost flexible packaging
The programme is a joint venture between Mission Ventures and Buildr by Foxpak
NewsQuality Street releases Christmas rap video starring John Barnes
The campaign aims to encourage shoppers to recycle their paper sweet wrappers
NewsTate & Lyle Sugars adds low-calorie sucralose sweetener
‘We’ve seen a growing trend towards consumers regularly opting for sweetener,’ said Tate & Lyle Sugars
NewsTesco delists Cinnamon Kitchen retail range after a year
The modern Indian brand launched a 16-strong range of restaurant-inspired dishes into the retailer last September
NewsCadbury adds UK’s first Creme Egg sharing bar
Following the success of White Creme Egg, ‘we’re excited to bring innovation to the category once more,’ said Cadbury
NewsPukpip expands frozen fruit line-up with Real Banana Bites
The supplier made its UK debut in January, with a duo of chocolate-coated wonky bananas
NewsStartups and challenger brands facing ‘exorbitant’ media charges
One supplier claimed they had been asked to spend £20k on a single Instagram post
NewsAldi set to boost veggie offer with Plant Menu spin-off
It comes as other retailers are making concerted efforts to bolster their vegetarian and vegan ranges
NewsWu-Tang Clan’s RZA launches Ballantine’s whisky-inspired sriracha
The NPD is billed as offering ‘soft red apples intermingled with ripe pear and creamy caramel’