Archive of all supplier articles – Page 232
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NewsKraft spells out initial plans in charm offensive
The integration of Cadbury is in its infancy, but Kraft's acquisition hasn't hindered the performance of either company, and together they will go from strength to strength, said Kraft UK and Ireland president Nick Bunker at a media briefing this...
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Focus On Cheese: Innovations
Davidstow emerged from the own-label shadows this year after Dairy Crest decided to launch Davidstow Cheddar as a brand in its own right.
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Comment & OpinionEditor's Comment: What kind of a chocolate factory is Kraft going to run?
With a nice Brit presenting the case for Kraft this week at the first media briefing since its acquisition of Cadbury in February, journalists found it hard to portray Cadbury as having been gobbled up by nasty, predatory Americans.
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NewsPilgrims Choice takes on rivals with lighter launch
Pilgrims Choice is about to go head-to-head with Dairy Crest and Milk Link in the reduced-fat Cheddar market with the launch of two lighter variants, The Grocer can exclusively reveal. The brand will launch Pilgrims Choice Mature Lighter...
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Kitchener joins Premier to fire up NPD engines
Burton's former chief executive Paul Kitchener has rejoined the industry as Premier Foods' new group technical and innovation director.Kitchener, who stepped down from the driving seat at Burton's in 2009 due to ill health after six...
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NewsBunker: Cadbury capture damaged Kraft brand
Kraft Foods’ reputation with consumers was hurt by its controversial takeover of Cadbury, the company’s UK boss has suggested.
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NewsPremier fights to get higher Quorn price
Premier Foods is struggling to attract the £250m price tag it has earmarked for the sale of its meat-free brand Quorn, The Grocer understands.
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NewsWarburtons shows off new free-from range
Warburtons has revealed details of its venture into the burgeoning free-from market, claiming the eight-strong range of baked goods will plug a gap for quality gluten-free bread. Rolling out in January, the launch marks the first time a...
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Unilever baking bag breaks new ground
Unilever is putting £4.1m into a "revolutionary" new Colman's baking bag product that it claims is the first innovation in condiments in five years. Colman's Season & Shake is an all-in-one baking bag and seasoning sachet (rsp: £1.49)...
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NewsUnilever must sell Sanex to get Sara Lee clearance
Unilever has been given the green light to complete its acquisition of Sara Lee’s European personal care business - but it will have to sell off the Sanex shower gel brand.
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Dairy Crest in coup over Arla with Tesco milk supply contract
Dairy Crest's tit for tat with rival Arla Foods continued this week as it landed a new milk supply contract with Tesco. Dairy Crest will supply 50 million litres of milk to Tesco from 6 December as part of the new deal, it confirmed, as...
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NewsUnilever breaks ‘psychological’ £4 mark for tubs
Ice cream manufacturers have hailed a price hike on Ben & Jerry's for smashing the £3.99 "price ceiling" on premium tubs. The average base price of a 500g tub of Ben & Jerry's ice cream has risen from £3.99 to £4.18 over the past...
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NewsHeinz Baked Beanz at risk as union discontent grows
Heinz is the latest fmcg supplier to face union action – but it won’t be the last given the growing level of unrest across the sector, says Hannah Stodell. As the nights draw in, many people like to turn to their favourite comfort foods such as baked beans. This winter, ...
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NewsMyCoke pairs up with Old El Paso for fajita nights
Coca-Cola is teaming up with Old El Paso as it taps into what the soft drink company described as a "huge opportunity" to cross-merchandise soft drinks and food. The joint promotion will run exclusively this month in Sainsbury's, pairing...
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Focus On Pasta & Pasta Sauces: Five to watch
Premier Foods promised to make meals for one less depressing with the launch of single-serve Italian sauces under its Loyd Grossman brand.
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NewsWestbury buy prompts Arla own-label butter switch
Arla Foods is to leverage its recently acquired share in Westbury Dairies to make all its UK supermarket own-label butter at the Wiltshire site.
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Comment & OpinionVlad the Enabler
Premier Foods needed some good news. Tesco has just de-listed a raft of Hovis lines, it’s in the kind of debt that would give George Osborne nightmares – and to compound things, the company is getting a visit from a bunch of The Grocer’s top hacks later this week.
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NewsPremier may have to sell Hovis, say experts
Premier Foods could be forced to sell its marquee brand Hovis to climb out of its current debt problems, City experts have claimed.
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NewsUnited Biscuits wins clutch of FDF awards
United Biscuits fought off some stiff competition in this year's FDF Community Partnership Awards to scoop several gongs. UB earned a gold award for its work in the environment with its Achieving Sustainability programme, alongside gold...
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NewsThe beer hunter: Molson Coors' Mark Hunter
Molson Coors boss Mark Hunter has been on the lookout for new beers – and just bagged Corona Extra. He tells Anna-Marie Julyan it will help transform the company’s fortunes