All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 27
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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
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NewsBig Bear launches free-from Fox's Candy Bear range
Big Bear Confectionery has kicked off plans to build its branded business with the launch of a free-from sweets range…
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NewsQuaker Oats rolls out new ranges to tap granola boom
Quaker Oats is launching a major push into the booming granola market…
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Tropicana Essentials - Mango, Passionfruit & Pumpkin
With health a key concern in the juice drinks market – and Tropicana’s stevia-sweetened Trop50 in decline
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test:Tesco Burger Kit with Pulled Pork
Part of Tesco’s premium Finest range, this line directly taps the pulled meat boom…
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NewsBig Bear launches brands push with free-from Fox's sweets
Big Bear Confectionery has kicked off plans to build its branded business with the launch of a free-from sweets range under its Fox’s brand.
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NewsPesto on toast? Sacla' launches mini-pot to tap new occasions
Sacla’ Pesto Shots make their debut in Waitrose next week Sacla’ is aiming to widen the use of pesto with the launch of ‘stock melt’-format single-serve portions. Rolling into Waitrose from next week, they are sold in a pack containing four 45g pots of the brand’s best-selling ...
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NewsPepsiCo to distribute Cheetos in UK for first time in 25 years
PepsiCo is bringing US snack brand Cheetos to the UK convenience channel.
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NewsKa-pow! Superheroes help double grocers' movie toy sales
Supermarket sales of movie-related toys have doubled in two years and are set to receive a further boost from the upcoming Star Wars movie.
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NewsYushoi revealed as first brand from Calbee UK business
Japanese snack giant Calbee Inc has unveiled the first brand to be launched by its UK-based European subsidiary.
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NewsAction on Sugar survey blasted by suppliers
Suppliers have responded to a survey by Action on Sugar that found 85% of processed fruit snacks contain more sugar than sweets
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NewsAsda to rejig website after Smartprice lines prove elusive
The retailer said its current engine restricted the number of products displayed, and admitted: “Our search results aren’t always as accurate as they could be”
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Analysis & FeaturesBrands put brakes on deals in wake of Easter activity
Easter is a distant memory to retailers who spent the May bank holiday weekend selling barbies and burgers…
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NewsNew Covent Garden Co Souper Booster pastes set for retail
New Covent Garden Soup Co is set to launch its range of cooking pastes into retail…