Archive of all supplier articles – Page 230
-
NewsAah! Bisto and Oxo in squeezy tubes debut
Premier Foods is claiming a category first for new concentrated pastes of stock and gravy launching under its Oxo and Bisto brands in the popular squeezy tube format.
Bisto Instant Roast Gravy and Oxo Squeezy Stock tubes, rolling out now,… -
Comment & Opinion
Saturday Essay: Farmers finally get some tender loving care
Milk price is a hot topic but Dairy Crest is showing how a little focus can yield great returns for all, says Mark Taylor
-
News
GSK warns of ‘mould growth’ in Lucozade Sport Lite
GlaxoSmithKline has withdrawn all bottles of Lucozade Sport Lite Summer Berries from retailers and distributors due to “mould growth”. A small number of the drinks may have an unpleasant smell and taste, the company warned, as a result of the mould. GSK removed 500ml bottles and multipacks from shelves last ...
-
NewsBranston to take on Heinz in salad cream
Premier Foods is squaring up to Heinz in the salad cream category with a Branston range. Branston Salad Cream with a Twist, rolling out next month in squeezy format, comes in Classic with a hint of Dijon mustard, a Garlic & Herbs...
-
NewsCampaign Trail: Just a perfect day...
The long, lazy days of summer may seem a long way off, but CCE hopes to get us all dreaming about our perfect day with its new promotion for Capri Sun, Imagine Your Perfect Day and Win It. The on-pack promotion, supported by a £1m outdoor campaign,...
-
NewsKraft hits salt target early with Dairylea
Kraft has slashed the salt content of its Dairylea cheese spreads and slices portfolio by 25% a year ahead of the FSA target deadline. The new reduced-salt spreads and slices have just started to go on sale, with light slices to follow...
-
News‘Quirky’ Frijj promo offers man for a day
Dairy Crest's Frijj is taking "quirky" to a whole new level with the launch of a competition to win a person. From Monday, shoppers who purchase a bottle of chocolate, strawberry or banana Frijj milkshake will have the chance to win...
-
NewsRobert Wiseman confirms dairy and depot closures
Robert Wiseman Dairies has confirmed it will close two of its sites, making 134 staff redundant. The company will close its dairy at Okehampton in Devon as well as a distribution depot at Cupar in Fife.
-
NewsBudweiser brewer AB InBev powers on in 2010
Cost savings and drinkers in key markets shifting to higher-priced beers helped AB InBev to a strong performance over the past year.
-
News
Arla Foods faces ACRID resistance to proposed plant
Less than two weeks after Nocton Dairies scrapped plans to establish the UK's biggest dairy herd, Arla Foods' plans to build the world's largest fresh milk plant are coming under pressure as local residents prepare to battle Arla with an £80,000 war...
-
NewsSales VP Deste to leave after two decades at CCE
Coca-Cola Enterprises vice president of sales and customer development Ian Deste is leaving his role following 20 years with the soft drinks giant, The Grocer can reveal. Deste has been a key member of CCE's top team during a successful...
-
News
Warburtons loaf on trial at Poundland
Poundland is trialling a mid-size Warburtons Toastie loaf that has been exclusively developed for it by the manufacturer.
The 600g product which is midway between a full 800g and half-sized loaf and available in thick or medium slices … -
NewsUnilever promises fresher tea under its PG Tips brand
Unilever is hoping to inject fresh value into the commoditised tea market with a "major innovation" under its PG Tips brand. Next month sees the launch of The New Ones, a range of three black teas made using new patented technology to...
-
NewsPowerade gets shot of minerals in ION4
Coca-Cola Enterprises has added a mineral-bursting variant to its Powerade energy drinks portfolio to boost stagnant sales. Powerade ION4 is a still isotonic drink that contains sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium all minerals...
-
NewsCravendale’s Thumb Cats on board for new TV push
Arla's Cravendale brand is ditching its longstanding cow-pirate-cyclist TV ads for a new £12m campaign featuring cats with opposable thumbs in a bid to boost household penetration of its filtered milk. To return to penetration growth...
-
Analysis & FeaturesOne year on, can Kraft now celebrate its Cadbury deal?
It’s just over a year since its $19bn acquisition of Cadbury. Kraft’s results have given Adam Leyland a proper opportunity to examine progress
-
NewsIs Anchor set to cut NZ ties and move to UK?
Speculation is mounting that Arla is planning to move production of Anchor butter from New Zealand to the UK.
Butter imports into the European Union the vast majority of which come from New Zealand slumped 47% to 29,000 tonnes between… -
NewsPrinces takes canned business off Premier’s hands
Premier Foods has agreed to sell its canned foods business to Princes, with brands including Crosse & Blackwell and Fray Bentos changing hands for £182m. Sites at Long Sutton and Wisbech will switch to Princes in the latest move by Premier to cut its billion-pound debt.
-
NewsFlorette ops chief to drive quality agenda
Tim Proudlove has been appointed group operations director for bagged salad brand Florette. In a newly created role, Proudlove, who has worked for Greencore, Northern Foods and Premier Foods in operational and commercial roles, will be...
-
NewsUnilever growth driven by emerging markets
Unilever has shrugged off intense competition and rising costs to post an 18% rise in full-year profits. Pre-tax profits rose from £4.2bn to £5.2bn, in the year to 31 December. Emerging markets had been the "engine of growth", said CEO...