All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 35
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NewsPaul Doughty leaves The Ice Co to set up own agency
The man who helped The Ice Company be crowned The Grocer’s Exporter of the Year has set up an export agency…
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NewsCake brands enjoy a slice of success
It may be one of the most mature markets in the grocery trade, but cake suppliers still have some tricks up their sleeves…
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NewsUK cheese companies 'missing Chinese opportunity'
UK cheese companies have failed to capitalise on the growing appetite for cheese in China…
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NewsC&C Group mixes whiskey and Magners cider for 'spiders' category debut
C&C Group has expanded its Magners brand into the spiders – spirits ciders – category with a variant containing Irish whiskey.
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NewsUnilever expands its £6.5m Greek-style frozen yoghurt range
Unilever is expanding its Ben & Jerry’s Greek-style frozen yogurt line-up after the range achieved sales of more than £6m in less than a year on shelf.
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NewsKingsmill owner Allied Bakeries announces use of 100% sustainable palm oil
Allied Bakeries is now sourcing all palm oil and derivatives used in its products from sustainable sources.
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NewsOff-trade beer sales volumes exceed on-trade sales for first time on record
Brits are now buying more beer in supermarkets and off-licenses than in pubs.
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Britvic relaunching French Teisseire syrups for UK market
Britvic is relaunching and rolling out French adult soft drink brand Teisseire to the UK market…
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NewsTwiglets become 'Stiglets' in Top Gear tie-up
United Biscuits has teamed up with Top Gear to transform its Twiglets snacks into ‘Stiglets’ for a limited period.
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Comment & OpinionWinter weather means soup-ercharged sales for those who can meet demand
Research suggests that, while heavy snow can mean difficulties for many retailers, for certain sectors the cold is a positive boon
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NewsFirst Milk returns to annual profit after 15% sales boost
First Milk has reported a 15% hike in revenue and a return to profit in its financial results for the year ending 31 March 2014.
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NewsH&A introducing Big Hero 6 licensed toiletries to Poundland
Licensed toiletries specialist H&A is bringing products inspired by Disney comedy action movie Big Hero 6 to Poundland…
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NewsProduction problems lead to shortage of MaltEaster Bunnies
Mars risks ‘un-hoppy’ shoppers and retailers as production problems have led to a shortage of its MaltEaster Bunny…
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NewsFifa and Frozen help Tesco grow Christmas entertainment market share
HMV and Argos other winners as Asda slumps
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NewsBritvic axes Robinsons full-sugar fruit squashes
Britvic is axing all full-sugar lines from its Robinsons fruit squash in a brand relaunch…
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NewsSylvester Stallone to star in Warburtons TV ad campaign
As Rocky he was the heavyweight champion of the world, but has Sylvester Stallone got what it takes to sell bread?
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NewsToy industry records best growth since 2010
Black Friday sales exceeded Christmas sales, and the World Cup lines were a particular success
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NewsDiet Coke ditches the hunks for new ad campaign
The new campaign encourages consumers to embrace their impulsive side
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda Toffee Apple Bakes: acid test
Sold in a two-pack, these frozen bakes comprise puff pastry with a toffee apple filling…
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NewsMark Stanworth steps in as interim CFO at Hovis
Hovis has announced it is seeking a new chief financial officer – while still looking to fill…