All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 37
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Analysis & FeaturesCarbonates: Pepsi wins battle of low-sugar drinks as Coca-Cola bottles it
War on sugar sees carbonates targeted while sports and energy drinks are let off scot-free… for now…
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Analysis & FeaturesConfectionery: sweets dodge bullets in the war on sugar
For a category directly in the firing line of the war against sugar, confectionery is looking surprisingly unscathed…
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Analysis & FeaturesConfectionery: Kinder Magic trumps even CDM's strong growth in confectionery as chocolate sales divide
Mars and Nestlé execs could be excused for feeling a little bitter at the success of their rivals in 2014…
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NewsPaddington effect brings boom in marmalade sales
Marmalade sales have soared following the release of the Paddington Bear movie, according to Robertson’s brand owner Hain Daniels.
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NewsSupermarket Christmas sales still lagging behind 2013
Christmas is coming to Britain’s supermarkets – but is still taking its time getting here…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco shredded salt beef: acid test
US-style meat products such as shredded beef and pulled pork are all the rage right now…
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NewsBig four slash booze brand prices lower than last Xmas
Supermarkets are offering shoppers a very merry Christmas this year – with many major drinks brands cheaper…
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Analysis & FeaturesPhiladelphia Duo Cremoso: acid test
Launched across Europe this summer by Mondelez, Philadelphia Cremoso is a soft white cheese with a softer…
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NewsScooby-Doo makes mark in confectionery and pet treats & toys
Warner Bros has revealed its ambitions to boost the presence of its Scooby-Doo brand…
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NewsBlack Friday puts supermarket sales back in the black
Black Friday put supermarket sales back in the black for the first time in more than four months…
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Comment & OpinionMcVitie's baby animals show the way on Christmas TV ads
A cockapoo puppy named Rosie joined my family this year. I never cared for dogs but my wife and kids wanted one…
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NewsSuppliers voice support for Premier Foods investment payments scheme
Premier Foods has responded to the furore over “investment payments” by releasing comments from suppliers backing the scheme. BBC’s Newsnight program has suggested Premier has received “millions” of pounds from suppliers under the scheme. The programme said a member of Premier staff had told a supplier those ...
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NewsRisotto rice prices soar after bad weather hits yields
Retailers and shoppers are facing further hikes in the cost of risotto rice following a second year of poor crops…
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NewsLate Christmas in supermarkets as key category sales falter
Christmas has got off to a slow start in Britain’s supermarkets – with sales of many key goods down on this time last year…
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Analysis & FeaturesBlack Friday triggers pre-Christmas promotional blip
Black Friday didn’t just take up column inches in the national press this week…
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Analysis & FeaturesHeinz Rich Beef Broth with Smoky Paprika: Acid Test
Heinz’s Black Label soup range introduces new flavour combinations…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco Mini Sliders & Hot Dogs: acid test
Tesco’s take on mini barbecue-style party food – mini beef burgers and pork cocktail sausages with mini bread buns…
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NewsKellogg's to launch chocolate-flavoured Coco Pops Porridge
Kellogg’s is taking kids’ cereal brand Coco Pops into the porridge market…
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NewsAngry Birds and Ninja Turtles added to Heinz pasta range
Heinz is adding Angry Birds and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles lines to its pasta shapes range…
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NewsMum's Masala lower-sat fat curry sauces launch in Morrisons
A new brand is aiming to ‘revolutionise’ Indian cooking with a range of lower-sat fat natural curry bases…