All articles by Niamh Leonard-Bedwell – Page 80
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NewsBrits to pay more for sushi as rice prices surge
‘Right now the entire industry is clamouring to buy the rice that they need, and this is driving the price up’, said Eurostar Commodities director Jason Bull
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NewsPremier Foods takes Ambrosia into breakfast category with porridge pot trio
The ambient pots were ideal for shoppers seeking a convenient breakfast option, said Premier Foods
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NewsBetter Nature rebrands tempeh range and adds NPD for Veganuary
The new look would celebrate “the unique benefits of tempeh, not as a meat alternative, but as an extraordinary food in its own right”, said Better Nature
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NewsCandy Kittens range becomes fully vegan following Eton Mess revamp
Going fully vegan had always been an ambition for the brand, as sustainability was a ‘top priority’, it said
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NewsLinda McCartney’s adds swathe of chilled and frozen products for Veganuary
Its chilled ready-to-eat range features the likes of vegan chorizo cocktail sausages and katsu chicken bites
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven of the most impactful grocery PR stunts of 2021
They say there’s no such thing as bad publicity. For reasons both good and bad, these brands made headlines with some particularly bold PR stunts this year. Here’s our pick of the most effective ones from 2021
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NewsTrueStart Coffee certified as B Corp with ‘outstanding’ eco credentials
It had ‘met the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance’, said TrueStart
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NewsSeven Brothers launches alcohol-free beer for Dry January
The ‘hoppy craft ale’ was ‘the perfect solution to 31 days sober’, said Seven Brothers
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NewsFroneri claims category first with Extrême cookie cone ice cream
The NPD combined ‘two much-loved treats, cookies and ice cream, into one ultimate cone of indulgence’, said Froneri
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NewsWilliam Grant & Sons launches ‘immersive’ spirits activation at Sainsbury’s
The activation aims to tap three spirits trends identified by Sainsbury’s for the holiday season: at-home cocktails, gifting and trading up
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NewsLucozade Sport updates bottle sleeve to save 101 tonnes of virgin plastic
The move follows a £7.8m investment by SBF GB&I into making its packaging more sustainable
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NewsCôte launches 11-strong range of ‘most popular’ dishes into Ocado
It comes after the casual dining brand’s DTC service proved ‘a huge hit’ with shoppers, it said
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NewsNurture Brands to acquire premium coconut water Jax Coco
The deal would help Nurture Brands accelerate its business growth and offer an ‘exciting springboard into Asia’, it said
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Analysis & FeaturesBiscuits 2021: convenience key again as 2020’s sales boom levels off
The sweet biscuit sector has shed the £48.6m gain reported in last year’s Top Products
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Analysis & FeaturesSauces – cooking 2021: home cooks keep sauces in good shape
Cooking sauces were always going to struggle against the tough comparables of last year
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Analysis & FeaturesCake 2021: celebration and fancy cakes grow
Shoppers have been opting for pricier, party-friendly lines amid the resurgence of social events
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Analysis & FeaturesSauces – table 2021: spicy sauces give category some heat
Spicy sauces are cashing in as shoppers recreate restaurant experiences at home
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NewsReady Brek launches Roald Dahl promotion to ‘ignite love’ for the brand
Families will be offered the chance to win Roald Dahl merchandise, with 7,500 prizes up for grabs
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NewsGluten-free shoppers report food scarcity and soaring prices
Eighty-seven per cent of 1,891 gluten-free shoppers surveyed by Coeliac UK said they had seen a reduction in the number of gluten-free foods available over past months
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NewsMerchant Gourmet launches DTC channel to make plant-based eating ‘accessible’
The platform offers exclusive bundles and meal boxes – and all products can be purchased on a ‘subscribe and save’ plan, offering customers a 10% discount