All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 29
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NewsSteep fall in Scotch exports
The SWA said the decline – following flat value sales in 2013 – had in some areas been a result of political volatility and changes in stock levels
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NewsTesco partners with Beer Alliance campaign 'There's A Beer For That'
“The idea with this activity is to encourage Tesco customers to discover their perfect beer by introducing them to different styles and the food they perfectly pair with”
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Comment & OpinionProtein wars recall great battles of the past... sort of
The fact Weetabix has done anything in response to such a small competitor shows how potent the health market is right now
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NewsTim Stoller is first Hovis convenience director
Stoller, who starts at Hovis next week, joined Lindt & Sprüngli in 2010 as head of impulse and has previously worked at Innocent Drinks
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NewsInnocent moves into coconut water and carbonates markets
The launch also means Innocent is going head to head with Vita Coco, which claims 89% of the UK market and is led in the UK by Giles Brook
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NewsInnocent drops Veg & Noodle Pots to focus on drinks ranges
Innocent is axing its ailing Veg Pots and Noodle Pots from May as it focuses on its drinks…
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NewsKopparberg's Fagerhult beer brand arrives in the UK
Kopparberg has brought its Fagerhult beer brand to the UK…
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Analysis & FeaturesMcVitie's DeliChoc: acid test
Launched in the UK this year, DeliChoc originated in France and Belgium as part of United Biscuits’ Delacre portfolio…
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Analysis & FeaturesBritish cuppa is safe despite tea price shift
Contrasting price movements in Kenya and India may encourage some suppliers to change their sourcing tactics
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Analysis & FeaturesMarks & Spencer Apricot Marzipan Bars: acid test
These bars are part of the M&S Guilt Free Snacking range that features products developed to contain less than 150 calories
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Analysis & FeaturesYoung's Gastro Salmon & Tomato Bake: acid test
Young’s last year responded to demand for premium frozen ready meals by expanding its Gastro frozen fish brand with a meal-for-one range
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NewsPringles Tortilla Chips to drive 'explosive' growth
The market for large-format sharing tortilla chips was worth about £150m, said Kellogg’s, but had potential to become much larger
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NewsCarob used instead of sugar in Clarks dessert toppings
The three-strong range is the UK’s first dessert toppings blended with carob - a natural syrup noted for its health benefits
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NewsWKD, Pimm's and Gordon's line up to join freeze-pouch market
Sales of freeze-pouch format drinks are taking the market by storm and now WKD, Pimm’s and Gordon’s gin are expanding into the category
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NewsIrn Bru signs Football League marketing deal
The three-year sponsorship, which will start during this year’s play-offs in May, covers all 72 non-Premier League teams
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NewsDiageo goes all-out with Pimm's, Captain Morgan, Smirnoff NPD
Pimm’s Summer Crush and Gordon’s Frozen Cooler will be rolling out this month to join the brand’s existing Smirnoff and Parrot Bay pouched products
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Analysis & FeaturesPalcohol: will US powdered alcohol face PR minefield in UK?
“Palcohol would be very divisive as many consumers would not want it to be available,” suggests Vhari Russell of The Food Marketing Expert
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Analysis & FeaturesPieminister Moo & Brew Pie Pot: Acid Test
Pieminister rolled out some existing pie flavours in this new Pie Pot format with potato topping instead of pastry…
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Analysis & FeaturesCinnamon Kitchen Kerala Curry Sauce: acid test
Greencore last year partnered with Indian restaurant Cinnamon Kitchen to launch four premium chilled cooking sauces…
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NewsBrothers brings coconut water to the cider market
Brothers Cider is looking to tap the coconut water boom with the launch of a Coconut & Lime cider.