All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 78
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Analysis & FeaturesWet weather washes 100% British wheat pledges away
The worst British crop in 30 years has scuppered promises by suppliers, with a few exceptions…
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NewsUnilever brings Persil brand to dishwasher tablets
Unilever has expanded its Persil laundry brand into the dishwasher tablet market for the first time.
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NewsMetcalfe's Itsu pot noodles offer 'unrivalled' quality
An oriental restaurant and retail brand created by Pret A Manger founder Julian Metcalfe is expanding into pot noodles…
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NewsBoulder brings gluten-free Udi's brand to UK
Leading US gluten-free supplier Boulder Brands is to bring its Udi’s baked goods range to the UK this year.
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NewsSymington's licenses Chicken Tonight and Raguletto down under
Leeds-based food manufacturer Symington’s has announced its first major international push – taking on three Unilever brands for the Australian and New Zealand market.
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NewsCott buys Calypso Soft Drinks and Mr Freeze
Cott Developments – a subsidiary of own-label soft drinks producer Cott Beverages – is to buy Calypso Soft Drinks and Mr Freeze.
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NewsOff-trade beer sales inch up as on-trade drops again
Off-trade beer sales have risen for the first time in a year, according to figures released today by the British Beer & Pub Association.
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NewsJuniper Hill boxes up chilled and filled spuds
A Worcestershire farming family is looking to tap into the booming jacket potato market…
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NewsEthnic frozen supplier Daloon Foods makes meat-free debut
Ethnic frozen snacks supplier Daloon Foods has become the latest company to enter the meat-free market…
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NewsIn the latest Coca-Cola promo, names are the game
Coca-Cola is launching a massive brand personalisation campaign…
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NewsGM unveils Free'ist range of low and no-sugar products
A new sugar-free and no-added-sugar brand that includes biscuits, chocolate and jam is set to launch…
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NewsDuerr's launches mainstream branded peanut butter
Duerr’s has made its first serious push into branded peanut butter after years as a major own-label supplier…
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NewsPremier Foods boss focuses on profitability of Hovis bread ops
Premier Foods boss Gavin Darby has promised to return its bread business to profitability…
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Analysis & FeaturesIce lollies escape commodity hikes
If price inflation has shoppers hot under the collar, they are probably better off reaching for an iced lolly than a tub of ice cream…
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Premier Foods names David Wild as senior independent director
Premier Foods has appointed former Tesco trading director David Wild as senior independent director.
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NewsWeetabix: Failure of UK white-wheat crop forced us to look abroad
The Weetabix Food Co has said the failure of the UK’s crop of ‘white wheat’ – a specialist ingredient used in small quantities - was the key reason it had to change the way it makes Minis.
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NewsShortlist for The Grocer Gold Awards 2013 revealed
The shortlist of businesses and brands in the running for the industry’s most prestigious awards has been unveiled…
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NewsGenius extends overseas reach with Dutch listing
Gluten-free bread supplier Genius Foods has expanded its overseas distribution with a listing in The Netherlands.
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NewsPremier Foods reports growth in 'power brands'
Premier Foods has said sales of its ‘power brands’, such as Hovis, Sharwood’s and Bisto, have grown for the fifth successive quarter.
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Comment & OpinionHasbro strikes back
Size might not be everything – but it certainly counts for a lot… especially when it comes to action figures.