All articles by Niamh Leonard-Bedwell – Page 55
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NewsVK launches ‘lighter’ vodka soda spin-off into retail
At 3.4% abv, the NPD would appeal to ‘consumers looking for moderation’, said VK
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NewsMonster booze launch looms with latest ‘beast’ trademarks
The brand has applied to register the names Beastea and Nasty Beast with the Intellectual Property Office
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely appoints ‘guardians’ to protect slavery-free commitment
The confectionery brand has named three ‘mission guardians’ who can prevent changes to the company’s sourcing principles
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NewsMars Pet Nutrition appoints chief growth officer
Nye has replaced Helen Warren-Piper, who became global VP of strategic initiatives for the business in January
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NewsPernod Ricard boss David Haworth retires with CFO named successor
Haworth will step down from his role at the end of August
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NewsPepsiCo drops plastic outer bag from Snack a Jacks multipack
The trial has been made possible by PepsiCo investing more than £2m in new equipment at its Skelmersdale factory
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NewsCopella revamps packaging in bid to lure younger shoppers
The redesign forms part of a wider repositioning strategy to ‘maintain Copella’s share of growth by getting more and more people to love the brand’
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NewsWhite Claw preps for expansion with UK trademark applications
The US hard seltzer maker has applied to register three names with the Intellectual Property Office
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NewsMornflake focuses on sustainability with Mighty Oats relaunch
The oats now follow a ’rigorous lifecycle mapping process’ including carbon neutral milling, zero production waste, and 100% recyclable packaging
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NewsSweeteners ‘fine to use’ despite WHO concerns, experts insist
A recent WHO report said artificial sweeteners should not be used as part of long-term diets and could contribute to health risks
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NewsPip & Nut teams with Butternut Box for peanut butter dog treats
Billed as the perfect post-walkies treat, the treats contain ‘human-quality ingredients’ including peanuts, oats and chia seeds
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NewsHighland Spring names Simon Oldham managing director
Oldham has worked alongside Mark Steven as joint managing director of the business for the past two years
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NewsHellmann’s mayonnaise falls victim to shrinkflation in Tesco
Tesco has delisted the old 800g jars and replaced them with smaller 600g ones, raising the price
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NewsPladis appoints Fulya Fraser to new chief growth officer role
Fraser will oversee key functions across the company to bring consumer-led innovations to growth markets across the globe
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NewsVeetee launches premium instant noodle brand Noodlehead
The range comprises freshly stir-fried noodles with vegetables and sauce in a sealed pouch
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NewsMeal replacement brand Yfood appoints UK & Ireland country manager
Sloane has joined Yfood from vegan chocolate startup Nucao, where he was country manager for the UK
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NewsSustainable rice brand Nice Rice launches into Waitrose
Nice Rice makes use of the alternate wetting and drying method, which allows paddy fields to dry out during the growing season
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NewsBeyond Meat launches vegan frozen ready meals into Tesco
The brand launched a range of co-branded meals as part of Tesco’s Wicked Kitchen range in May 2021
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ReportsWhy pickles are heating up on social media
A strange vegan snack is taking the nation by storm
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Category ReportDoes ‘plant-based’ need to signify a healthy diet? Healthier snacking category report 2023
For a long time, vegan was shorthand for health in the snacking arena. A new crop of brands like Crave are going the opposite way