All articles by Niamh Leonard-Bedwell – Page 8
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KVI Tracker
Nestlé shrinks Kit Kat multipacks to mitigate soaring cocoa costs
Prices of the multipacks have risen by as much as 18.1% in some cases
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News
Pieminister recalls pies marked with erroneous use-by date
Pies with a use-by date of 24 June 2026 are not safe to eat beyond 24 June this year
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News
Northern Bloc appoints MD as founder Dirk Mischendahl steps back
Dirk Mischendahl is stepping down to focus on his next passion project
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News
Merchant Gourmet adds Supergrain Bowls, inspired by world cuisines
The pouches contain a ‘nutritious mix’ of pulses, grains and vegetables
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News
Tesco and PepsiCo bosses take over as co-chairs of Consumer Goods Forum
Tesco and PepsiCo chief executives Murphy and Laguarta take over from Frans Muller and Dirk Van de Put
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Comment & Opinion
Jolly Rancher warning: why food safety should be a priority
Retailers hoping to cash in on the latest viral confectionery trends should take this week’s headlines about illegal candy imports as a warning
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News
Imported Dubai-style chocolate poses risk to allergy sufferers, FSA warns
Some imported Dubai-style chocolate products could lack a full ingredients list or allergen labelling
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News
FSA warns of Jolly Rancher link to increased cancer risk
The FSA has warned that Jolly Rancher products being sold in the UK are not compliant with food safety laws
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News
Media Bites 12 June: Reeves’ spending review, Gibraltar deal, US inflation
Reeves backed an extra £2.2bn for R&D in her latest spending review
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News
McVitie’s unveils Pink Digestives amid centenary celebrations
The biscuits are topped with a pink, raspberry and cream-flavoured coating
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News
Finsbury Food Group launches Nadiya Hussain cake range into Tesco
The range includes slices, loaf cakes and a celebration show-stopper
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News
PepsiCo partners with Squid Game on ‘Flamin’ Hot or Not?’ packs
One in four crisps in each limited-edition pack is extra spicy
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News
Twix ad which ‘encouraged’ dangerous driving banned by ASA
Five complainants believed the ad was irresponsible
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News
Jason’s Sourdough unveils flavoured Creations and protein rolls
‘Expanding our range is a natural step as the brand continues to grow,’ said Jason’s Sourdough
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News
New York Bakery unveils sub rolls and cookies in major NPD push
The launches will be supported by New York Bakery’s biggest marketing campaign in five years
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News
Don’t rely on shop-bought babyfood, government advises parents
This is the first time the NHS website has published advice on commercial babyfood
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Category Report
Own label shines: trends in own label 2025
Private label is grocery’s star performer, winning value share from brands thanks to exclusive and premium lines
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News
Cadbury shrinks Freddo multipacks by 20% but prices remain unchanged
Packs of five Freddos have been replaced by packs of four in Tesco
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Interviews
Why Pip Murray is taking Pip & Nut beyond nut butter
Having successfully persuaded consumers to live with a little separation in their peanut butter, Pip Murray’s Pip & Nut brand is now taking on Nutella
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News
Chocolate value engineering risks degrading category, founder warns
‘When I see chocolate being sold at low prices, it annoys me,’ said Monty Bojangles founder Andrew Newlands