All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 107
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ProfilesSouth takes helm of PepsiCo wholesale
The new head of PepsiCo's wholesale operation in the UK is gearing up to boost sales of impulse lines through wholesalers. Kieran South has been promoted to the role of wholesale customer management director for UK & Ireland and will...
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NewsFresh & Easy wines hit the UK as Tesco shakes up sourcing
A Californian wine previously available only in Tesco's Fresh & Easy stores is going on sale in the UK as the retailer ramps up efforts to harmonise its international wine sourcing. WineWrights 2010 pinot noir, which has a 13.9% abv....
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NewsEx-Green & Black’s chief Lowe hired as MD of Kettle Foods
Kettle Foods has appointed the former boss of Green & Black's chocolate as its new managing director. Dominic Lowe has picked up the reins of the premium crisps maker following its acquisition by US snack food giant Diamond Foods from...
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NewsHoney Bunches of Oats kicks off Post’s UK assault
US breakfast cereal giant Post has launched a major assault on the UK market pitting itself against the might of Nestlé and Kellogg’s.
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NewsKettle Chips in ‘plastic crisp’ recall
Four varieties of Kettle Chips carrying a best before date of 29 October 2011 have been recalled.
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NewsUK sweetener market set for stevia invasion
Soft drinks and sweetener producers are expected to launch a raft of products if herbal extract stevia is given the green light by EU chiefs later this year. The sweetener, already used by drinks giants including Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in...
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NewsThree new ‘curious’ flavours add spice to the Magners range
Magners cider is being expanded with a line-up of three new "curious" flavours, including spiced apple and rhubarb.
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NewsCampbell’s Condensed Soups return to shelves
Campbell’s Condensed canned soups will be back on shelf in the UK next week for the first time in more than three years. The range, which rolls out to Tesco from 1 August and other retailers later in the summer, will feature flavours from…
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NewsUS favourite Honey Bunches of Oats crosses Atlantic
Top US cereal brand Honey Bunches of Oats has rolled out to UK supermarkets this week.
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NewsWe’ve got you covered, Durex owner Reckitt insists despite supply row
Reckitt Benckiser has moved to reassure loved-up Brits there are plenty of Durex condoms to go around – despite what they may have read in the national papers.
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Comment & Opinion
Something wifi
Tesco is reported to be offering free wifi access in four of its stores, and is expected to roll the service out across its estate should the trial prove successful.
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NewsHula Hoops offers up sharing bags of its ‘hole new’ range
If you pine for the days when you were small enough to fit a Hula Hoop on your finger, then United Biscuits may have the product for you. The company has extended the bagged snack brand with the launch of Big Hoops, which it described as…
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Comment & Opinion
Don’t get all misty-eyed about treading Dewhurst’s sawdust-strewn floors
Days ago, the name Dewhurst was little more than a memory. Now, thanks to a business led by former Kwik Save boss David Birchall, the long-gone chain of butcher shops is making headlines.
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NewsCarling gets major makeover to jazz up ‘boring’ lager market
Carling has been given a dramatic new look by brand owner Molson Coors in a bid to reinvigorate the lager market.
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NewsBewley’s sets sights on freshening up the British coffee market
Irish brand Bewley's has revamped its fresh coffee range and set its sights on expanding into the UK. The company, which claims to be the leading fresh coffee brand in Ireland, is hoping to make the category more accessible to consumers....
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NewsMolson Coors unveils its beers for the girls
Pub landlord Al Murray will need a new catchphrase if the latest NPD from Molson Coors does its job. The brewer is hoping it will be more beer and less 'white wine/fruit-based drink for the lady' after it rolls out its female-friendly...
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News
Tesco launches site selling high-end beauty products
Tesco has launched a website selling high-end beauty products including a collagen drink and a £91 moisturiser. Nutribeautyproducts.com offers products and supplements from more than 50 brands including Dr Hauschka, Weleda and Neal's...
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NewsAB InBev’s MacFarlane moves to Eastern Europe
Stuart MacFarlane is giving up leadership of AB InBev's UK operations and moving to Moscow to run its Eastern European business. MacFarlane, who becomes zone president for Central and Eastern Europe from 1 January next year, will be...
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NewsKraft’s Clarke chosen for Premier top job
Premier Foods has named Kraft Foods European president Mike Clarke as the successor to outgoing chief executive Robert Schofield. Clarke – described by Premier as “one of the most senior executives in the European food industry” – will begin in his new role on 1 September.
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NewsHairy Bikers gear up for ready meal launch
Bakkavör has teamed up with TV cooks The Hairy Bikers to launch a range of chilled ready meals and side dishes.