All articles by Niamh Leonard-Bedwell – Page 76
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Analysis & FeaturesHow toothpaste brands are finally facing into sustainability concerns
New launches are trying to cut the landfill load, but they’re pricey
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NewsDishwasher salt price hikes lead to shortage in the supermarkets
At the time of writing, Reckitt brand Finish was missing from many of the major retailers
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NewsKP Snacks warns customers of disruption to supply following cyber attack
In a letter seen by Better Retailing, it warned customers that disruption could last ‘until the end of March at the earliest’
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NewsMcVitie’s adds salted caramel flavour to its Club biscuit line-up
‘Salted caramel has become a hugely popular flavour over recent years, so we just couldn’t resist’, said the brand
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NewsDr Oetker appoints John Brassington as MD as Georg Heerdegen Parsbo steps down
Brassington will be responsible for sales, marketing, category, insights & NRM, I&D, quality assurance, HR and will act as coach for Dr Oetker Ireland
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NewsDiageo to splash £73m on Guinness microbrewery and ‘culture hub’ in London
The investment demonstrated Diageo’s confidence in London as a tourist destination and its commitment to the hospitality sector, it said
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NewsUnilever adds trio of ice cream NPD to celebrate 100 years of Wall’s
The new launches offered ‘the perfect way to help shoppers and retailers mark the special occasion with us’, said Wall’s
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NewsBN biscuits return after four years away
The biscuits – which relaunched via Asda this week – had ‘a place in many British shoppers’ hearts’, said McVitie’s
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NewsAquafresh adds Naturals toothpastes made from 97% naturally derived ingredients
The NPD would ‘take advantage of the increase in consumer awareness of environmental issues’ said the brand
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NewsRice prices on the rise as exports suffer from disruption to supply
There was ‘approximately 1.5 million tonnes of rice stuck at the ports, that India had planned to export this month’, said Mintec
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NewsCarluccio’s launches range of chilled restaurant-inspired lines into Sainsbury’s
The range spans fresh pasta, stir-in sauces, a selection of 12-inch pizzas and ready meals, including lasagne and tagliatelle dishes
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NewsSoft drinks startup Buzzed claims category first with energy tonic water
The NPD would target the health-conscious consumer, delivering an ‘alternative mixer or energy booster for those concerned about artificial flavorings and calorie consumption’, said Buzzed
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NewsBelvoir Farm adds Botanical Sodas to tap low & no trend
The drinks combined botanical syrups with sparkling spring water to create ‘the perfect replacement for alcohol’, Belvoir Farm claimed
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NewsPepsiCo to launch new Walkers crisps range packaged in recycled materials
The new bags are made from previously used plastic, including crisp packets, biscuit wrappers, and shopping bags
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NewsNestlé adds swathe of Kit Kat, Aero and Rowntree’s NPD for spring 2022
A 10-strong range of NPD will launch, including five new Kit Kat SKUs, a trio of Aero ‘Melts’ and two new Rowntree’s launches
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NewsMonster adds zero sugar watermelon drink and launches Ultra range promotion
Ultra Watermelon offered consumers a ’delicious, refreshing energy boost with no calories and no sugar’, claimed the brand
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NewsCoffee prices surging in the supermarkets as inflation takes hold
Exclusive data reveals that a mass of branded and private-label coffee products have been subject to price hikes in the mults since the new year
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NewsPetcare startup The Pack pushes plant-based diets for dogs with London ad campaign
Splashed across phone boxes in London’s ’dog-friendly neighbourhoods’, the campaign featured ‘split messaging’ targeted at dogs and their owners, it said
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Comment & OpinionWhy grocery prices are set to rise further, with the most vulnerable affected
Soaring inflation levels within the supply chain are set to have a meaningful impact on the price of a weekly food shop
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InterviewsCandy Kittens founder Ed Williams on how the brand axed its Playboy purr
Ed Williams has transformed Candy Kittens from a sleazy reality TV plot into one of the UK’s fastest-growing sweet brands. Now, he’s tackling Goliaths