All Tobacco articles – Page 36

  • News

    Waiting for closure on the issue of screwcaps

    2002-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has taken a lead on the cork issue, but others linger So the Royals prefer the sound of popping corks, judging by Prince Charles' pronouncement earlier this year about "nasty plastic plugs". And that's fine, as long as they don't shop at...

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    Quitters bring rich pickings

    2002-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Allergy relief products and aids to stop smoking have really taken off Two markets are emerging as potential cash cows for grocery ­ nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and hayfever and allergy products. Now licensed GSL, NRT is enjoying...

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    trends and developments

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    Consumers looking for healthier alternatives are getting a response from companies. Birds Eye Wall's hopes to tap more into the yogurt and fromage frais trend, while Richmond Frozen Foods has plans to produce lollies with added vitamins. Scottish...

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    ADs body raps GSK

    2002-09-14T00:00:00Z

    An advertising watchdog has upheld a complaint against GlaxoSmithKline for claiming that its NiQuitin CQ Lozenges could triple' the chances of quitting smoking. The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that GSK could not substantiate the claim,...

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    Job of the week

    2002-06-22T00:00:00Z

    Name: Anne Hollamby Position: Head of marketing Company: Bendicks of Mayfair The job: Hollamby starts work in September with a clutch of fresh ...

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    Aldi ice cream scoops top frozen award

    2002-06-22T00:00:00Z

    Consumers have voted an Aldi premium ice cream as the best frozen food product of the year in the retail sector. Milfina Temptations premium honeycomb crunch ice cream, made for Aldi by Richmond Foods, also won the category for best new ice...

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    Acclaimed broadcaster Alan Whicker is to star in a 13-week r

    2002-05-18T00:00:00Z

    Rothmans is hoping to smoke out new customers with an eight-week on-pack promotion offering smokers money off their next purchase from the Royals range. Gallaher has given its Camel range of cigarettes a new look in a bid to broaden its appeal...

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    Lyons Maid dancing children return as Richmond works for dom

    2002-04-06T00:00:00Z

    Famous British ice cream brand Lyons Maid is making a comeback. Richmond Frozen Confectionery has brought the brand in from the cold following a decade's absence from the nation's freezers. The old favourite is initially available in a range of...

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    Bic could seriously damage tobacco sales

    2002-04-06T00:00:00Z

    For all those retailers worried about the declining popularity of smoking, The Mirror may have flagged up the next big sales opportunity. It reported on an office worker who is undergoing hypnotism in an attempt to stop him munching through 50...

  • News

    Classic but contemporary eggs

    2002-01-26T00:00:00Z

    Bendicks of Mayfair has revamped the packaging on its two premium Easter eggs. The new looks aim to boost the eggs' appeal as a gift by making them look more contemporary and increasing shelf stand-out while retaining the brand's classic look. "At...

  • News

    Dorchester gets packs of 10

    2002-01-26T00:00:00Z

    Gallaher is aiming to smoke out new customers with a new pack size for budget brand Dorchester. Dorchester Superkings has been put in packs of 10 for the first time and has a special introductory price of £1.79, 3p less than the rsp. There's also...

  • News

    top 20 cigarette brands (sticks in millions)

    2002-01-05T00:00:00Z

    Sales % change 1 Lambert & Butler King Size (Imperial) 5,952.9 -6 2 Benson & Hedges Special Filter King ...

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    Rowlands gets to grips with Treats and Nestlé at Richmond

    2001-12-08T00:00:00Z

    Richmond Frozen Confectionery has appointed David Rowlands as director of impulse and foodservice. He will have responsibility for developing the independent, wholesaler and foodservice businesses for Treats and Nestlé brands. Rowlands was...

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    The Freight Transport Association has called for a public i

    2001-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Shareholders at sausage skin manufacturer Devro have approved the sale of its cellulose business to Teepak, a new entity comprising the management at the cellulose business and US private equity fund Lake Pacific Partners. Shareholders at Richmond...

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    Bendicks gives Werthers rivals a £5m package to chew over

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Confectionery manufacturer Bendicks of Mayfair has revealed it is throwing £5m behind the new toffee extension to its Werther's Original brand. The giant spend includes two 20-second TV commercials for Werther's Original Chewy Toffees, the first of...

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    Brandwatch profile tobacco

    2001-08-18T00:00:00Z

    Top tobacco brands advertised by media £k Jul '00 - Jun '01 Total Press Direct Mail Total ...

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    The Grocer focus on Scotland: Fish

    2001-07-21T00:00:00Z

    A passion for smoking Smoked fish offers the biggest opportunity for growth believes Scot Trout, a co-operative of 14 leading trout farmers which produces 90% of Scotland's trout output. Managing director Muir Hunter says the cooperative has seen...

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    Ice cream: Ashford closed

    2001-05-12T00:00:00Z

    Icecream manufacturer Richmond Foods announced the closure of its Ashford site as it reported its first-half yearly profit this week. The own label supplier is to transfer production to its Leeming Bar site. Richmond Foods' turnover for the half...

  • Guide To

    The Grocer guide to confectionery: Bendicks (Mayfair) Ltd

    2001-03-24T00:00:00Z

    (an advertising supplement) Bendicks (Mayfair) Ltd Moorside Road Winchester Hampshire SO23 7SA Tel: 01962 844 800 Fax: 01962 841 547 Website: www.bendicks.co.uk Key personnel Head of Marketing Anne Hollamby Managing Director Paul...

  • News

    First impressions: Mars' tub ice creams

    2001-02-24T00:00:00Z

    Gisela da Rocha, account handler at Richmond based Radius Design Consultants, organised a "girls' lunchtime in" for the female members of the team A night in with the girls? Well, an hour in the conference room was as far as we got, but we did add...