All articles by Niamh Leonard-Bedwell – Page 59
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NewsVegan ready meal brand Allplants makes retail debut
The move into retail would help it reach ‘even more plant-curious people’ and prove frozen food was far ‘healthier and tastier’ than people often perceived, said the brand
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NewsAsahi to launch alcohol-free Super Dry 0.0% beer
The launch forms part of Asahi Europe & International’s Legacy 2030 ambition to make 20% of its portfolio alcohol-free by the end of the decade
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NewsCooking sauce sales plummet as Brits avoid scratch cooking
Sales of ambient cooking sauces fell by 4.3% to £724.2m, while volumes plunged 10.1% in the 52 weeks ending 5 September 2022
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NewsPaper-based pods for ‘next-gen’ Nestlé coffee machine
Billed as a ‘coffee shop at home’, the new Neo system tailors its brewing method to different recipes and preferences
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NewsBranston marks 100th anniversary with launch of Branstonnaise pickle and mayonnaise spreads
The ‘supermarket-first’ innovation has been launched to coincide with the brand’s 100th anniversary
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NewsC&C Group to distribute Trip CBD drinks in the UK
The partnership ‘signalled both businesses’ investment into leading growth in the low & no category’, said C&C Group
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NewsByRuby launches 30-strong frozen ready meal range into Waitrose
The launch will be supported with the rollout of branded freezers in key stores
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NewsInstant noodles brand Kabuto adds duo of mac and cheese pasta pots
The innovation marked a ‘new direction’ for the brand, said Kabuto
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NewsSeabrook partners with Aunt Bessie’s to launch roast dinner flavoured crisps
Three ‘quintessentially British’ flavours have rolled into B&M and Home Bargains
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Analysis & FeaturesWonka or Plonka? The risks of cost-saving food reformulation
As the cost of living crisis intensifies, suppliers are increasingly reformulating their products to contain cheaper ingredients. However, the tactic risks pushing away loyal shoppers
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Comment & OpinionMars removing Bounty from Celebrations is a classic PR distraction tactic
Getting shoppers talking about Bounty is more comfortable for the supplier than chat about shrinkflation, shortages or reformulations
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NewsPrinces splashes £2m on Napolina ‘overhaul’ amid declining sales
The marketing push will kick off this month with a campaign aiming to highlight the quality of Napolina’s product range
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NewsMars quietly reformulates swathe of Galaxy chocolates
Galaxy Milk tablets, Ripple chocolate bars and Minstrels now contain more skimmed milk powder than cocoa butter
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ReportsKellogg’s using tech to tackle new challenges
Cereal giant Kellogg’s recently opened a £500k food innovation centre at its Trafford Park factory
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NewsPaxo enters meat alternatives category with duo of Meat Free Mixes
The mixes offered ‘great value for money compared to chilled or frozen alternatives’, said Paxo
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NewsBarry Callebaut unveils ‘second generation’ chocolate, containing 50% less sugar
The innovation is the result of more two decades’ research, with a long-term collaboration with the Jacobs University Bremen, Germany dating as far back as 2000
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NewsCanned cocktail brand Moth adds trio of 10% abv drinks
French 75 and Aperitivo Spritz are made with Tarquin’s gin, while Piña Colada contains Duppy Share rum
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NewsHeinz looks set to launch One Pan frozen meals in the UK
Heinz debuted the range in Australia in July and has applied to register its name with the Intellectual Property Office under classes 29 and 30
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NewsPrinces survey shows shoppers planning to buy more canned goods
Those planning to buy more canned goods cited lower prices and longer shelf lives as key motivations for doing so, found a survey of over 1,000 consumers by Princes
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NewsIRI links with FareShare to boost food redistribution efforts
The business will share its capabilities in big data, analytics and insights with FareShare to ‘drive new efficiencies in its business’