All articles by Niamh Leonard-Bedwell
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Comment & OpinionDoes the government’s babymilk action plan go far enough?
Retailers were quick to back Starmer’s announcement, but some health and early stage nutrition experts are arguing the government’s plans don’t go far enough
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NewsWKD splashes £10m on 30th birthday campaign amid sales declines
The investment marks a ‘bold new direction’ for WKD, says owner SHS Drinks
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NewsSupermarket loyalty discounts allowed on babymilk under government plan
Ministers will accept recommendations made by the CMA in February
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NewsHero unveils UK leadership team following Deliciously Ella deal
Deliciously Ella will join Hero Group’s UK&I brand portfolio on 1 January
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NewsLindt taps matcha trend with Tokyo-Style chocolate bar
A limited run of 200 bars will hit Lindt’s London Piccadilly store this week
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Comment & OpinionWill shoppers tolerate spending more on Maltesers than sirloin steak?
Consumers are increasingly vocal about chocolate price increases. Will sales start to reflect their rage?
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NewsDoritos trademark activity points to Scoops spin-off
Owner PepsiCo has applied to register ‘Doritos Scoops’ as a trademark with the IPO
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NewsKP Snacks strikes threaten Christmas crisps shortage
According to GMB Union, 85% of process operatives have voted to strike
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NewsMaltesers dearer than sirloin steak in Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
Pre-promotional Maltesers prices have risen by as much as 16% in recent weeks
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NewsAldi recalls Christmas chocolates which may contain peanuts
The retailer has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations
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NewsChocolate haggis maker ditches purple packs following Cadbury dispute
In 2024, Simon Howie spoofed Cadbury with an ad that depicted a giant haggis playing the drums
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NewsHilltop Honey boosts capabilities with ‘multimillion-pound’ Newtown factory
Hilltop can now manufacture sweet pie fillings, condiments and peanut butter
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News‘Angel hair’ chocolate recalled over undeclared allergens
Distributor Dimark Limited has urged shoppers not to consume the product
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Comment & OpinionCan Tony’s ethical price rises teach Cadbury a lesson?
Tony’s Chocolonely has been turning up the heat on supermarket copycats this week, as it called out Morrisons and M&S over their dupes of its chunky chocolate bars
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NewsWildfarmed adds crumpet made with regeneratively farmed wheat
The ‘premium, artisan-inspired’ crumpets have hit Waitrose and Ocado
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NewsMcVitie’s trademark activity points to non-HFSS savoury innovation
Owner Pladis has applied to register ‘McVitie’s Grain Joy’ as a trademark
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NewsNestlé executive VP retires after 40 years at the business
Sanjay Bahadur joined Nestlé in 1982
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NewsSacla’ UK boss Clare Blampied steps down after 30 years
Blampied joined Sacla’ in 1991 and is credited with the creation of the pesto category in the UK
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NewsTony’s vows not to shrink chocolate bars despite price increases
Shelf prices of the challenger brand’s chocolate are up as much as 20% year on year
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NewsPremier Foods spends £36m to bring Loyd Grossman sauces in-house
Capital investment is expected to be phased through to 2029