All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 72
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Analysis & FeaturesBrands desert bogofs for half-price and multibuys
Bogofs have all but disappeared as a promotion mechanic this summer, new figures for The Grocer from Assosia reveal…
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NewsBeer volumes fall to lowest level since 1999
New beer sales figures highlight how glad brewers will have been to see the sunshine over the past few weeks.
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NewsBrewdog rapped by ASA for offensive language
Self-styled ‘punk’ brewer Brewdog has been rapped by advertising watchdogs for using offensive language on its website.
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NewsPremier Foods rides power brands to 50% rise in half-year profits
Premier Foods, owner of Hovis, Bisto and Ambrosia, has raised its full-year expectations after reporting a 50% year-on-year hike in trading profit in the six months to 30 June.
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RankingsHow Britain's 100 biggest alcohol brands are branching out
The major alcohol players are making brand extensions key to growth strategies. How has such NPD changed the rankings of Britain’s 100 Biggest Alcohol Brands?
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NewsDr Oetker revamps its home baking range
Dr Oetker is relaunching its home baking products with packaging in a uniform colour scheme…
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NewsBistrotea aims to squeeze out messy tea bags with TeaPods
A tea supplier has unveiled an alternative to the teabag that it claims is more convenient and less messy…
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NewsMorrisons to list Budvar's Pardal 'blue-collar beer'
A Czech brew developed by Budvar as a “session” beer is being rolled out to Morrisons this autumn…
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NewsSour Patch Kids lose their heads for Halloween
Those of a gentle disposition look away now – carnage is coming to the confectionery aisle…
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NewsWaitrose becomes second multiple to list Eat 17's Bacon Jam
Eat 17 has secured a second national supermarket listing for Bacon Jam…
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NewsBeer and wine hit as Britain's biggest booze brands falter
Volume sales of Britain’s biggest booze brands are falling faster than the total drinks market…
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NewsPink Lemonade joins Lucozade line-up for good after sales boost
Lucozade Energy’s limited-edition Pink Lemonade has become a permanent part of the range…
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NewsBazooka adds Fluffies Foam Gummies to Moshi Monsters line-up
Bazooka Candy Brands has extended the Moshi Monsters confectionery line-up with ‘Fluffies foamy gummies’…
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NewsJames Lambert hands over the CEO reins at R&R Ice Cream
R&R Ice Cream chairman James Lambert has stepped down as chief executive following the acquisition of the business…
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NewsNaansters brand rescued following collapse of Global Fine Foods
Growing food-to-go brand Naansters has been saved by the family that developed it…
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NewsFreedom Cereals' Keep Me Going low-GI cereal targets mults
A low-GI brand targeting the mainstream breakfast cereal market is hoping to be in the mults by the end of the year…
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NewsSales of top alcohol brands supported by brand extensions
Brand extensions are making the difference between growth and decline for some of the UK’s top drinks brands…
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NewsR&R Ice Cream to close Leeds Crossgates factory
R&R Ice Cream is to close its Crossgates factory in Leeds at the end of the year.
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RankingsNew shoots: Could these alcohol brand extensions find their way to the UK?
There is a host of alcohol brand extensions that could soon hit the UK…
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NewsHovis set to go big in biscuits as 2 Sisters strikes deal with Premier
Hovis is set to ramp up its presence in the biscuit market following the agreement of a licensing deal between owner Premier Foods and 2 Sisters Food Group.