All Ambient articles – Page 66
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NewsIt’s jam today as WI debuts its food range
In one of the least surprising announcements of 2011, jams and chutneys are among the first wave of branded products to be rolled out by the WI.
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NewsHow seriously has this week’s food scare damaged Premier?
Having shown tentative signs of recovery, Premier Foods is now being forced to confront the manufacturer’s “nightmare scenario”, says Hannah Stodell
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Fast food outlets ‘are as bad as strip clubs’
Food outlets have been branded as much of a “public nuisance” as strip clubs, as Birmingham City Council proposed strict measures to curb the number of takeaways.
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NewsLevi Roots: ‘I lied about Reggae Reggae recipe’
Levi Roots has confessed that he lied on Dragons’ Den when he said the recipe for Reggae Reggae sauce was handed down by his grandmother.
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NewsBotulism alert over Loyd Grossman korma sauce
The Food Standards Agency has warned consumers not to eat from a batch of Loyd Grossman korma sauce following an outbreak of botulism.
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Sales of bacon jam get all sexed up by Sarah Jessica Parker
A Spar retailer has been inundated with offers from retailers looking to stock his quirky bacon jam after the product received the seal of approval from Hollywood A-lister Sarah Jessica Parker.James Brundle, the coowner of The Village Stores in Walthamstow, said he had won a prestigious listing in Selfridges for ...
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NewsAsda takes Chosen By You bread making in-store
Asda has begun baking, slicing and packaging its Chosen By You own-label bread in store. Following a trial in 25 stores that saw a 30% increase in sales of Chosen By You loaves over a 12-week period, the retailer is now rolling the scheme out across its estate.
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Easter chocolate plans reveal novelty growth
Novelties and sharing bags play major roles in the big three confectioners’ plans for next Easter.
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Higgidy turns to turkey for celebration pie
Higgidy is offering shoppers 'Christmas dinner in a limited-edition pie'. The handmade Christmasy Turkey Pie with Bacon Stuffing (rsp: £3.49/250g) is the first of a range of celebration pies to be launched by the company.
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Haribo’s Christmas range ‘biggest ever’
Haribo has unwrapped what it claims is its biggest-ever Christmas range in a bid to challenge the dominance of chocolate during the festive season.
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NewsMorrisons freshens up bakery offer with 100% British wheat
Morrisons is relaunching its entire own-label bread range and switching to 100% British-sourced wheat. The new line-up, which rolls out to stores next week under the Baked By Us label, comprises 90 lines and replaces the retailer’s existing own-label offer.
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Peter’s Pies pipes up for children’s charity
Dame Shirley Bassey has sung the praises of Peter's Pies for launching a pie range to help raise funds for sick children. At 225g, the pies are 25% larger than Peter's previous offerings, but will be priced the same (rsp: £1.39). They...
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US mustard brand Beaver eyes UK mults
US supplier Beaverton Foods is seeking listings for its mustard range. Beaver mustards have gone on sale in Harvey Nichols and independents following their debut at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair last month.
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Budgens trials top-tier bakery range
Eight Budgens stores have started selling premium loaves of bread as the symbol group continues to improve its top-end range.
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NewsCan cash-strapped Britons no longer afford a pet dog?
Man's best friend may be falling out of favour with cash-strapped Brits. Two retail analysts have suggested some consumers can no longer afford to keep a dog, and claim this has contributed to the 4.1% decline
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NewsKellogg’s cereals get vitamin D top-up to fight against rickets
Kellogg's is adding vitamin D to its kids' cereals to tackle an increase in the number of children suffering from rickets. The disease causes bones to weaken and can lead to deformities such as bowed legs. It had virtually disappeared by...
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NewsSeabrook hunts for MD with ‘fresh perspective’
Braford-based Seabrook Crisps is searching for a new managing director with a "fresh perspective" to take the business into its next phase of growth. The hunt follows the departure of Seabrook Crisps MD John Tague who left unexpectedly at...
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NewsGet some nuts! Easier said than done with price hikes
Peanut suppliers are facing soaring prices and a supply crunch just ahead of the busy Christmas season as a result of bad weather and poor harvests in key growing regions. The wholesale price of peanuts from the US has almost doubled...
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Premium gift NPD by Green & Black’s
Green & Black’s products have broken through the £10 price point for the first time in five years with a new gift range.
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Focus On Soup: The age of the liquid lunch
Bad weather last winter had soup makers rubbing their hands in glee, but they didn’t take their foot off the NPD gas. Hannah Stodell looks at a category brimming with innovation