All articles by Alex Barton – Page 5
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NewsPlant-based chocolate maker Hip unveils sharing pouch trio
It has added Caramel Crunch Peanuts, Peanut Butter Truffle Bites and Creamy & Smooth Buttons
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NewsDrinkaware focuses on ‘societal change’ in three-year strategy
As part of the drive, the UK’s leading alcohol charity is shifting its focus from ‘individual behaviour’ to ‘societal change’
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NewsAlcohol sales decline across Europe as cost of living bites, research shows
Value sales of beer, wine and spirits across all European retailers slumped 4% in 2022, according to IRI data
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NewsBrewDog takes on Guinness with launch of Black Heart stout
The 4.1% abv drink will launch exclusively into Tesco and Booker
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NewsMighty aims to ‘improve oat milk’s eco-credentials’ with powder variant
For high street stores, the powder would boost shelf availability by 266%, with the equivalent of 16 litres of the product fitting in a space for six litres of liquid
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NewsPlant-based dogfood brand Omni raises £400k to fuel expansion
The DTC business offered customers the chance to invest for as little as £11
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NewsPoorer families spend £250m more on unhealthy food, report finds
Healthy foods were found to be ‘on average three times more expensive per calorie than unhealthy alternatives’
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NewsRowntree’s makes non-HFSS debut with gummies quartet
Berry Hearts, Safari Mix, Gummy Bears and Jelly Snakes are provide 30% less sugar compared with similar sweets
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NewsNyetimber CEO Richard Carter exits after five months
He took over the role from the business’ owner, Eric Heerema, in July 2022
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NewsMcVitie’s BN moves into cake with two-strong Mini Rolls range
Raspberry and Chocolate BN Mini Rolls come in a pack of five, individually wrapped, 35g bars
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NewsEllers Farm Distillery hires Jamie Munro as marketing manager
Munro will focus on developing brand positioning for the distillery in the UK and overseas
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NewsWall’s adds sweet and sour Twister Fruit Zingerrr lolly
Made with real fruit juice, it contains no artificial flavours or colourings
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NewsGrenade and Oreo launch co-branded protein bar
The NPD contains 21g of protein and 1g of sugar, and can be purchased from Grenade’s webstore
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NewsCBD drinks brand Cannabrew secures £250k loan to fund expansion
The Lancaster-based business plans to bring its production in-house, opening its own taproom in March 2023
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NewsBottle of Kylie Minogue 0% abv wine 'sold every 10 seconds'
As many as 4,500 bottles per week were being sold in December 2022 alone, according to the distributor
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NewsPremier Foods adds Ambrosia desserts and Angel Delight variant
The additions would help ‘meet consumer demand for healthier, convenient dessert snack options’, said Premier
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NewsSustainable packaging innovator Xampla expands senior team
Hannah Pearse has joined as nutrition business development manager, and Agnieszka Mizgier has been brought on as quality and food safety manager
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NewsGuild of Fine Food launches Great Taste Bursary for startups
The bursary is aimed at ‘micro producers’ with a turnover of less than £100k
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Comment and OpinionDiageo’s Don Papa deal signals the long-overdue rum boom could finally be here
Brands like Duppy Share, Libations and Tidal have also achieved success in attracting investment
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NewsDry January: alcohol-free beer brand Freestar sales soar 400%
Demand for the brand’s lager and IPA has rocketed this year as millions participate in Dry January