Archive of all supplier articles – Page 200
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Analysis & FeaturesIf they don't want girly beers, what DO women want?
It hasn’t worked for beer, but is there still a market for brands that are specifically targeted at women?…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy 'Horsegate' would be avoided with closer relationships
Closer relationships between retailers and suppliers are key to preventing similar scandals says Rabobank…
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NewsHorsemeat: Birds Eye withdraws three ready meals as precaution
Birds Eye is withdrawing three ready meals from UK stores after a product it sells abroad tested positive for horse DNA.
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Premier power brand sales and profits up
Sales of Premier Foods ‘power brands’ grew 2.1% last year - contributing to a 10.6% hike in profits to £123.4m.
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NewsSave the Children calls for health warnings on baby milk
Danone has voiced concern over a call to introduce large health warnings on the front of baby milk packaging and described the potential move as ‘counterproductive’ and ‘confusing’ for new mums.
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Comment & Opinion
After horsegate we need to rethink meat values
The latest scandal to expose the broken nature of our food system is the revelation of horsemeat in ‘value’ burgers…
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Comment & Opinion
Horse meat: Shorter supply chains may help rebuild trust
As the horse meat scandal serves up ever-more shocking revelations, a number of things stand out…
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Comment & Opinion
How indies' Christmas offer was shot down
Ever since I came into the trade 35 years ago, the independent sector has been losing trade in seasonal confectionery…
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NewsMorrisons 'transforms' world food with 2,000 new lines
Morrisons is boosting its world food range this week with an extra 2,000 products to embrace ethnic diversity…
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Analysis & FeaturesDrop in cheap beef price puts end to one horsemeat theory
Ever since the horse meat scandal broke, much of the debate has focused on cost pressures on suppliers…
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Analysis & FeaturesGsK's Lucozade and Ribena - who will buy?
So does anyone fancy parting with the thick end of a billion quid for two of Britain’s most iconic home-grown drinks brands?
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NewsHorse meat: retailers and suppliers hit back at Cameron accusations
Supermarkets, wholesalers and manufacturers have hit back at accusations by number 10 that they have remained silent over the worsening horsemeat scandal.
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Horse meat: Tesco to build dedicated DNA test results website
Tesco is building a dedicated website as part of plans to reassure shoppers its products are free from contamination.
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Horse meat: Asda withdraws Greencore fresh bolognese sauce
Asda has pulled an own-label fresh beef bolognese sauce from shelves over fears it could contain horse DNA
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NewsImprovethatprice catering comparison website builds traffic
Improvethatprice.com has attracted 50 suppliers since launch a year ago…
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NewsHeinz acquired by US consortium for $28bn
Heinz has been acquired by a consortium that includes US billionaire Warren Buffett for $28bn (£18bn).
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NewsMartell and Jameson drive Pernod Ricard sales
Strong global sales of Martell and Jameson whisky helped Pernod Ricard return a good performance in its half yearly sales.
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NewsOlympics boost for Cadbury but Mondelez International sales fall
A boom in Cadbury sales driven by the Olympics has helped former Kraft business Mondelez UK outperform its global owner, as its parent struggles to emerge from one of the biggest restructures in recent times.
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NewsCelebrity chef Simon Rimmer to launch beer range
Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer has created bottled beers to be matched with steak, chicken and curry.
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NewsWeetabix interactive gaming app falls foul of advertising watchdog
Weetabix has been ordered to scrap an interactive gaming app by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) on the grounds that it “exploited children’s credulity and vulnerability”.