All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 112
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NewsFocus On Fairtrade: Sweeter times for Fairtrade
Fairtrade continues to buck recessionary trends, as shoppers with a heart opt for ethical alternatives – not least when they’re buying chocolate and wine. Vince Bamford reports
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Focus On Confectionery: Market not so sweet on sugar
Lack of NPD may have dented sweet sales, but natural products, round-pound deals and sharing bags are ensuring the market doesn’t sour, writes Vince Bamford
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NewsFocus On Batteries: Seizing power
A 150% hike in sales of Duracell rechargeable batteries through the grocery channel has taken a heavy toll on the take-up of its rivals’ products, reports Vince Bamford
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NewsFocus On Free-From: Free-from brings home the bread
The success of gluten-free fresh bread Genius has prompted a sea change in the category, heralding a shift from long-life to fresh products, says Vince Bamford
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Focus On Microwaveable Foods: Rise of the micro snack
Scratch cooking is cost-effective, but microwave meals are convenient. And shoppers aren’t about to give them up just because times are hard. Vince Bamford reports
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Focus On Hot Desserts: Big helpings all round
Obesity problem? What obesity problem? Families are filling up on traditional puddings and microwaveable twin pots as comfort eating, coupled with eating in, heat up the hot desserts market, says Vince Bamford
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Focus On Pasta & Pasta Sauces: Watching the pennes
Pasta is one of the great recession success stories. Volume sales have risen 5% year-on-year despite price rises driving the category's value up 16.1% [TNS 52w/e 9 August 2009]. And although there seems to have been some trading down a...
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Focus On Winter Remedies: Coughs and sneezes spread... um... sales
Let's not beat about the bush: the swine flu outbreak is great news for those who make and sell winter remedies.
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Suppliers link up to protect credentials of UK rapeseed oil
Rapeseed oil suppliers have formed an organisation to protect and promote the quality of the home-grown premium product. Grown and extracted by an estimated 30 suppliers in the UK, cold-pressed rapeseed oil is sold as a premium oil that...