Archive of all supplier articles – Page 209
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NewsUS hit Powerade Zero rolling out to UK retail
Coca-Cola announced this week that it is introducing Powerade Zero to the UK and insisted it had no plans to ditch Wayne Rooney as brand ambassador.
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Arla reveals eco-friendly ‘next-gen’ dairy location
Arla Foods' £150m "next-generation" dairy will be located on a 70-acre site in Aylesbury, The Grocer can exclusively reveal. Since Arla announced its intention to build the dairy last November, it has remained tight-lipped as to the...
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NewsTles of Titania: Learning the P&G way
My short but successful PR career has already taught me a number of things.
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NewsArla follows Unilever in pushing umbrella brand
Arla Foods UK has embarked on a major new communications and rebranding drive to increase consumer awareness of the brand behind household brands such as Anchor, Lurpak and Cravendale.
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Probe ‘not a threat’ to Unilever-Sara Lee deal
The City has dismissed suggestions the European Commission's extended probe into Unilever's proposed purchase of Sara Lee's European personal care business could thwart the deal.In May, the EC said initial investigation of the £1bn...
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Focus On Rice & Noodles: Four to watch
Premier Foods responded to consumer demand for an extra taste hit in savoury noodles with the launch of Batchelor's Super Saucy Noodles (rsp: 69p) in June.
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Oxo range extended into Spag Bol cubes
Premier Foods has done an Italian job on its iconic British brand Oxo and given the new line a very different look. Rolling out next month with an rsp of £1.39, Oxo Spag Bol Recipe Cubes contain a selection of herbs, spices and…
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Arla Foods muscles into cottage cheese with own-label lines
Arla Foods has made its debut in UK cottage cheese and taken half the own-label market in one go. The UK subsidiary of the Scandinavian dairy giant started supplying own-label cottage cheese to Tesco last week and will supply Asda from...
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P&G appoints Picou as its supply chain director
Monique Picou, named this week as Procter & Gamble's new supply chain director, says she is excited about the prospect of entering the "hugely competitive landscape" of UK grocery.Picou took up the role of supply network operations...
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Molson Coors: Grolsch can survive hit to sales
Molson Coors says it is prepared to take "the short-term hits" on its struggling Grolsch brand and that it will continue to eschew promotions in an attempt to boost long-term sales. Although sales of the 400-year old Dutch beer have...
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NewsUnilever dips into Danish ice cream with Diplom-Is deal
Unilever has added to its ice cream portfolio after snapping up the Danish arm of manufacturer Diplom-Is.
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More Xtreme flavours for P&G Pringles
P&G is bringing out two new Pringles flavours under its Xtreme banner Hot Paprika & Smoky Bacon and Spicy Sour Cream & Onion. The new flavours will roll out on 1 August under the Pringles Xtreme brand, which was launched...
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NewsPringles maker P&G seals long-term Olympic sponsorship
Procter & Gamble has sealed a 10-year deal with the International Olympic Committee to sponsor the next five sets of games.
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Wilson to head marketing at Burton’s Foods
Stuart Wilson has replaced Jaspal Chada as marketing boss at Burton's Foods.Wilson will take up the role of chief marketing officer in September and joins from Premier Foods where he was director of grocery, responsible for the sweet...
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Allinson flours are friendlier to nature
Associated British Foods is launching two Nature Friendly flours under its Allinson brand to meet demand for more ethically sourced ingredients. Available in plain and self-raising variants, Allinson Nature Friendly Flour (rsp: 99p) is...
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Unilever sells Italian frozen arm to Birds Eye
Unilever is selling its Italian frozen foods business, Findus Italy, to Birds Eye Iglo for £688m.
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Chada to drive Premier brands on world stage
Premier Foods has recruited Burton's Foods marketing director Jaspal Chada to grow its presence on the international stage.Chada joined Premier Foods this week in the new role of international director for grocery. At Premier he will be...
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NewsRobert Wiseman ups milk price by 0.4ppl
Robert Wiseman Dairies has announced another increase in the price paid to its farmers for milk following last summer’s hike.
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NewsVisions of the future: Unilever's Customer Insight & Innovation Centre
Unilever is using cutting-edge virtual reality technology to find out what makes shoppers tick. Nick Hughes tours the company’s Customer Insight and Innovation Centre
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NewsKraft adds Dairy Milk to emerging markets ‘power brands’
Kraft Foods has added Dairy Milk and Trident gum to the list of ‘power brands’ on which it focuses in emerging markets.