All Spread & preserves articles
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News
Valeo Foods doubles down in maple syrup with acquisition of Appalaches Nature
Valeo Foods Group has consolidated its position in the natural sweeteners category with the acquisition of Canadian maple syrup supplier Appalaches Nature
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News
JimJams raises £300k to target expansion in foodservice and out-of-home
Chocolate spreads challenger JimJams has secured six-figure backing to support the next stage of growth as it expands its reach into the foodservice channel
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News
Wilkin & Sons puts its £2m loss down to hikes in cost of energy
Royal Warrant holder Wilkin & Sons fell to a £2m operating loss last year as soaring energy prices and input costs hurt its bottom line.
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KVI Tracker
Fearne & Rosie raspberry jam returns as commodity prices ‘stabilise’
The startup paused production of the jam in 2022 after shortages pushed up the price of raspberries
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News
Tesco recalls own label sandwich pickle due to risk of glass
‘This product could pose a safety risk if consumed,’ states the recall notice
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Comment & Opinion
Marmite’s latest faux documentary is past its sell-by date
We learn of the 120,000 British ex-pats in New York City who reportedly don’t have access to their favourite British spread
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News
Fearne & Rosie set for growth push with two senior hires
Fearne & Rosie has appointed its first-ever finance director and sales director to help the fast-growing challenger brand get its range of healthier jams into more supermarkets
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News
Free-from brand Crave launches peanut-free take on peanut butter
The spread is made from roasted sunflower seeds
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KVI Tracker
Peanut butter battle rages at the retailers despite crop shortages
Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Lidl have all dropped their shelf prices
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News
Manilife extends into almond butter with crunchy and smooth duo
The two spreads are the first SKUs Manilife has launched in Tesco
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News
LDC-backed Bramble Foods bolts on The Bay Tree Food Co
Private equity-backed fine foods manufacturer Bramble Foods has added to its offering with the acquisition of The Bay Tree Food Co
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Better Foodie brings vegan honey alternative to the UK
The NPD contains a ‘proprietary plant extract blend’ designed to emulate the flavour notes from wildflower nectar
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Analysis & Features
Spreads & jams 2023: Pip & Nut is star spreads & jams brand
Nut butter brands have shed volume but Pip & Nut is bucking the trend
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News
Rowse quietly launches maple syrup brand into Sainsbury’s
It follows Rowse owner Valeo Foods’ acquisition of Quebec-based maple syrup manufacturer Les Industries Bernard & Fils Ltd in May 2022
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Fearne & Rosie in mainstream push as jam challenger wins six-figure investment
Kids’ jam startup Fearne & Rosie has secured £450k to support the next stage of its development and turn its reduced-sugar spreads challenger brand into a household name
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Category Report
How can brands liven up breakfast?
Brekkie’s back, with more people eating it than before Covid – but choices are changing, so suppliers need to work to stay relevant
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News
Pip & Nut unveils new pack designs to highlight ‘quality’
The B Corp has added copy and illustrations to its labels to inform shoppers about its use of single-origin hi-oleic peanuts and Californian almonds
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News
Pip & Nut teams with Butternut Box for peanut butter dog treats
Billed as the perfect post-walkies treat, the treats contain ‘human-quality ingredients’ including peanuts, oats and chia seeds
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Comment & Opinion
Marmite’s elaborate faux documentary causes confusion
We meet parents-to-be submitting to hospital tests to see if their babies will be Marmite lovers or haters
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News
ManiLife peanut butter secures more than £1m in crowdfunding push
Manilife has blitzed an £830k crowdfunding round as the peanut butter brand eyes new grocery listings and increased consumer awareness