All articles by Simon Creasey
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NewsMGO manuka honey brand fully compliant with label guidelines
A former Sainsbury’s buyer is launching what he claims is Europe’s first new manuka honey brand…
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NewsKimberly-Clark gives Kleenex facial tissue range new look
Kimberly-Clark is giving its Kleenex facial tissue range a new look to prevent consumers hiding the products away…
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The Big InterviewTristram Wilkinson: trends, tissues and tactics for growth
Kimberly-Clark’s vice president/MD is focused on growth and innovation – and he’s had to make some tough decisions…
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NewsFormer Make Mine A Builders MD launches cold brew coffee company
A cold brew coffee supplier has been launched by the former MD of tea brand Make Mine a Builders…
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Analysis and FeaturesCarnivore Club: the meat lovers backing British charcuterie
A meaty members club is hoping to persuade UK consumers to sign up for charcuterie produced – and boxed – in Britain…
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Analysis and FeaturesNomadic offers yoghurt range with international dimension
Nomadic is set to launch a yoghurt range that will offer unusual tastes and textures from around the world
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NewsBlack Sheep’s Cold Brew Coffee taps growing iced coffee trend
Robusta coffee brand Black Sheep Coffee is launching a Cold Brew Coffee next month
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Analysis and FeaturesOnline demons lurking in the dark (store)
UK grocery home shopping is tipped to reach £14bn by 2018 – but a new report poses fears over economies of scale…
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Analysis and FeaturesEat 17 creates artisan Spar store in East London
The Eat 17 team took a derelict cinema and turned it into a combination of regular Spar store and foodie burger bar…
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Analysis and FeaturesWill new manuka honey guidelines rein in the cowboys?
The industry has mixed views on the voluntary proposals…
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The Big InterviewAndy Brown of Taylors of Harrogate: The Big Interview
Yorkshire Tea and the Tour de France are unlikely bedfellows. But MD Andy Brown certainly seems on the right track…
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NewsShopper poll reveals popularity of country of origin labels
The majority of UK shoppers check the country of origin when purchasing food, drink, household products and even petfood…
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NewsAnimin: modern-day tablet Tamagotchi set to roll out
Nineties electronic pet craze Tamagotchi has been given a modern-day makeover…
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NewsOrganic food study by Newcastle University: a tipping point?
After FSA’s damning 2009 report, is this the tipping point?…
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NewsWestbourne Drinks Co launches new premium Caribbean rum
The Westbourne Drinks Co has launched a new premium golden Caribbean rum. The London-based company, which is headed up by ‘rum adventurer’ George Frost and Jessica Swinfen, formerly of Innocent Drinks, has already secured a listing with Selfridges for the 40% ABV The Duppy Share.
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Analysis and FeaturesThe great manuka honey swindle?
Sports stars and celebrities are addicted to the supposed healing properties of manuka honey. But something untoward is going on in the supply chain…
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NewsManuka honey in the supermarkets
The two leading honey suppliers to UK supermarket groups are Rowse and Steens…
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Analysis and FeaturesBarbecue, seasonal and outdoor goods: sales tips for independents
Outdoor goods are seasonal and bulky, but can deliver high margins…
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Analysis and FeaturesWalmart unveils the future of trucking
Walmart has unveiled the Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience – a prototype super-green, tractor-trailer combo…
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Analysis and FeaturesParkfoot: the forecourt game changer
Following an extensive renovation, the Spar Parkfoot forecourt store in Kent has grown sales and landed a raft of awards…