All articles by Niamh Leonard-Bedwell – Page 61
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InterviewsGraham Norton talks celebrity booze brands… and why his is different
Graham Norton talks to The Grocer about the genesis of his best-selling GN drinks brand, and what makes his celebrity booze brand successful
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NewsThis partners with Greggs to launch ‘turkey-free’ Christmas baguette
The sandwich comprises ‘hyper-realistic’ turkey-free goujons with a sage and onion crust, cranberry sauce and vegan gravy
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NewsFestive bakery treats rise in price by up to a third in 2022
A raft of branded and own-label mince pies, Christmas cake, stollen, yule logs and panettone are more expensive in the supermarkets than they were in 2021
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NewsNestlé wraps Quality Street chocolates in different colours due to foil shortage
The Green Triangle has been wrapped in gold packaging, while Orange Crunch has been packaged in dark bronze foil in a limited run of cartons, tubs and pouches
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NewsAsda’s bigger loo rolls spark flurry of social media complaints
Shoppers have taken to Twitter to point out the new rolls don’t fit standard toilet roll holders
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NewsBabyfood found to contain ‘worrying’ levels of sugars
Action on Sugar said parents were being ‘misled by clever marketing and misleading claims’ on babyfood packs
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NewsFranco Manca launches chilled sourdough pizzas into Tesco
Franco Manca chairman David Page said he was ‘so happy to give the nation more ways than ever to enjoy our pizzas’
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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