All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 40
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NewsUdi's secures first branded free-from bays in Tesco stores
Tesco is rolling out its first branded free-from bays as it more than doubles its range of Udi’s products…
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NewsMondelez scrambles its Easter 2015 range in seasonal shake-up
Mondelez is streamlining its Easter confectionery range for 2015 as it focuses on its biggest and most successful brands…
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Analysis & FeaturesLevi Roots Hot Chilli Beef ready meal: acid test
This dish is one of seven launched exclusively into Tesco this summer…
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's TTD Lamb & Mint Quarter Pounder Burgers: acid test
With some consumers perceiving lamb as more expensive than other red meats, offering it in a convenient format…
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NewsHeinz to close Westwick factory after losing Aunt Bessie’s contract
Heinz is to close its factory in Westwick, Norfolk, after losing the licence to produce Aunt Bessie’s potato products.
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Comment & OpinionMale grooming heads south
Half of British men feel under pressure to remove or groom body hair - creating a growth market
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NewsBestway launches own-label fruity ciders
Bestway claims it has become the first UK wholesaler to launch own-label products into the booming fruit-flavoured cider category.
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Comment & OpinionMusic retail plan strikes a bum note
UK retailers are not happy with a plan to release music albums on a Friday
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NewsUK retailers raise concerns over timing of simultaneous global music releases
Retailers have warned that insisting all music albums are released on a Friday could increase costs and raise logistical problems.
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NewsTesco gives its Chokablok ice cream 'venture brand' the chop
Tesco has axed Chokablok ice cream – one of its original venture brand launches…
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NewsFrench's hot dogs launched by Smithfield
Pork producer Smithfield Foods has licensed mustard brand French’s for the launch of two new chilled hot dog lines…
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Category ReportConfectionery Category Report 2014
Our massive category report looks at three distinct areas: confectionery NPD, own label, and the war on sugar…
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Analysis & FeaturesPromotions help keep lid on price of Christmas confectionery
Chocolate suppliers have once again cut the size of Christmas selection tins…
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NewsJura whisky a winner at The Grocer MAP Awards
A social media push with a budget of just £500 has won the Chairman’s Award at The Grocer’s Marketing, Advertising and PR …
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NewsCranks taps trend for bread enhanced with added vegetables
Licensed bread brand Cranks is being expanded with a range of flavoured loaves containing vegetables…
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NewsNew Covent Garden fuels recovery with single-serve lines
New Covent Garden Soup Co has returned to growth after years of decline…
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Category ReportFocus on Confectionery: the war on sugar
War has been declared on sugar. Just last month new research found that sugar, not salt, causes high blood pressure…
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Category ReportFocus on Confectionery: NPD
Anyone for chocolate-covered potato crisps? It’s not much of a stretch to imagine them on UK shop shelves soon…
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Analysis & FeaturesYorkshire Provender Meal Pot: acid test
Yorkshire Provender first rolled out meal pots over a year ago under sub-brand Incredibles,…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco Cheese Twists: Acid Test
Making an impact on shelf in the crowded biscuits and crackers aisle isn’t easy…