All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 25
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Lidl's 'Pepsi challenge' ads pass test with shoppers?
As Lidl’s new TV ads pit its own label against leading brands, has a new front opened in the war for market share?…
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose Yoghurt and Sorbet Splits: acid test
Sophisticated offerings are hot stuff in Britain’s freezers, with adult brands such as Magnum and Solero booming
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NewsNew low-sugar energy drink from industry veterans
Rolling into stores from next month, and with a Waitrose listing from August, Pow will be introduced in three flavours
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ProfilesGenius Foods gluten contamination: CEO Roz Cuschieri speaks out
In an exclusive for The Grocer, Genius Foods CEO Roz Cuschieri explains how the contamination took place
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NewsTiger Tiger redesigns condiment range
Claiming Chippa was the UK’s only gluten and dairy-free condiment range, Tiger Tiger said it would change the perception that free-from brands are “worthy and dull”
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NewsWarburtons rolls out shaped Thins to boost family appeal
Warburtons is set to sink its claws deeper into the sandwich alternatives market
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NewsLidl pits its products against leading brands on new website
Lidl has launched a website showing how its own products have performed in blind taste tests versus leading branded and rival own label lines.
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NewsLucozade Energy sets sights on older crowd with £14m campaign
The £14m Find Your Flow campaign is designed to highlight the range of flavours offered by the brand
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NewsSainsbury's and Tesco recall more free-from products over gluten fears
Muffins sold at Sainsbury’s and Tesco have today (10 June) joined the 20 lines recalled by supplier Genius Foods at the weekend
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NewsRapeseed oil benefits flagged up by researchers
Scottish cold-pressed rapeseed oil could help reduce the risk of heart disease more than oils from other sources, researchers have claimed.
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NewsWaitrose launches first Prosecco magnum
Rolling out from this week, the San Leo Prosecco Magnum (rsp: £20.99) contains 1,500ml of wine versus the 750ml in a standard bottle
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NewsPremier Foods calls time on 'power brands' strategy
Premier Foods’ switch to a more category-focussed approach has effectively spelt the end of its ‘power brands’ strategy.
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NewsThe Coconut Collaborative creates overseas free-from success
The business is this month rolling out its coconut-based yoghurts - which are free from dairy, soya and gluten – to 70 Franprix and 75 Monoprix stores in France
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NewsHoney Monster Foods get latest Minions tie-up
The supplier is launching a limited-edition banana-flavoured version of its Honey Monster Puffs into Asda stores
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NewsVita Coco keeps it simple with biggest-ever marketing push
The £2m European push includes digital, social, outdoor and retail activity, and includes 21 outdoor ads around Waterloo
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NewsGluten contamination recall for branded and own-label free-from lines
Twenty free-from products including crumpets and pizza bases have been pulled from shelves over fears they may contain gluten.
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NewsOff-trade beers sales up 3.8% year on year to 13.8m barrels
Off-trade volume sales of beer have risen 3.8% in the past 12 months, according to new figures from the British Beer & Pub Association. BBPA data published today (8 June) shows supermarkets and off-licenses drove the growth in the beer market, selling the equivalent of 13.8 million ...
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NewsNestlé Maggi noodles to be FSA tested after India lead reports
Although Nestlé insisted all its products were ‘absolutely safe for consumption’, it has pulled its Maggi noodles from shelves in India
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Analysis & FeaturesBudget own label ranges dodge supermarket price war deflation
Grocery prices have crashed in the wake of the supermarket price war – but not in the case of many budget own-label lines
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Analysis & FeaturesRamadan: how retailers can generate the best seasonal sales
Ramadan has become an established part of retailers’ seasonal calendars, but the right offer is vital