Archive of all supplier articles – Page 234

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    Oxo range extended into Spag Bol cubes

    2010-08-21T00:00:00Z

    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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    Focus On Rice & Noodles: Four to watch

    2010-08-21T00:00:00Z

    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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    Molson Coors: Grolsch can survive hit to sales

    2010-08-14T00:00:00Z

    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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    Unilever dips into Danish ice cream with Diplom-Is deal

    2010-08-09T15:48:55.113Z

    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

    2010-07-31T00:00:00Z

    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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    Pringles maker P&G seals long-term Olympic sponsorship

    2010-07-28T00:00:00Z

    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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    Allinson flours are friendlier to nature

    2010-07-24T00:00:00Z

    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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    Wilson to head marketing at Burton’s Foods

    2010-07-24T00:00:00Z

    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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    Unilever sells Italian frozen arm to Birds Eye

    2010-07-19T11:50:48.527Z

    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

    2010-07-10T00:00:00Z

    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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    Robert Wiseman ups milk price by 0.4ppl

    2010-07-05T11:23:08.143Z

    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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    Visions of the future: Unilever's Customer Insight & Innovation Centre

    2010-07-03T00:00:00Z

    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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    Kraft adds Dairy Milk to emerging markets ‘power brands’

    2010-06-30T12:05:38.670Z

    Kraft Foods has added Dairy Milk and Trident gum to the list of ‘power brands’ on which it focuses in emerging markets.

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    Molson Coors lures Finney back to Britain

    2010-06-19T00:00:00Z

    Lee Finney has been named the new supply chain director for Molson Coors UK. Finney is relocating from Australasia to take up the role, leaving Goodman Fielder, Australasia's largest-listed food company.

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    Dairy Crest raises stakes in cheese brands market

    2010-06-19T00:00:00Z

    Dairy Crest has launched Davidstow Cheddar as a standalone brand in a bid to increase its share of the branded Cheddar market.

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    Premier launches single servings for lone diners

    2010-06-19T00:00:00Z

    Premier Foods is launching a new range of Loyd Grossman single-serve sauces for the growing number of people dining alone.Loyd Grossman For One rolls out next month with a target of £7m sales within the first year, backed by a £2.5m...

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    Drinkaware signs up Molson Coors chief Hunter

    2010-06-17T14:29:05.263Z

    Molson Coors UK boss Mark Hunter has been named as a trustee of responsible drinking charity Drinkaware.

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    World News 12/6/10

    2010-06-12T00:00:00Z

    The Coca-Cola Company has entered into an agreement with Dr Pepper Snapple Group to distribute certain Dr Pepper brands, subject to the completion of The Coca-Cola Company's acquisition of Coca-Cola Enterprises' North...

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    AB InBev merger fuels good times for brands

    2010-06-12T00:00:00Z

    The merger of Anheuser-Busch and InBev has helped deliver two of the biggest successes in the alcohol category, with Budweiser and Stella Artois 4% reporting massive sales growth over the past year, according to The Grocer's Britain's 100 Biggest...

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    Premier supersizes Super Noodles sauce

    2010-06-12T00:00:00Z

    Premier Foods is saving snackers the task of adding extra sauce to its Batchelors Super Noodles with its latest brand extension.Saucy Super Noodles, rolling out now, comes with an additional sauce sachet to create a fuller flavour,...