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NewsHeinz learns messing with a classic brand can leave a bitter aftertaste
Does the public furore aroused by Heinz and Twinings mean brands will always generate bad PR when they reformulate, asks Vince Bamford
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NewsHeinz means business with HP Sauce salt reduction
Heinz has bowed to health campaigners – at the expense of angering traditionalists – by cutting the salt in HP Sauce by almost 40%. The US manufacturer announced yesterday it had reduced the amount of salt in the fry-up staple from 2.1g per 100g serving to just 1.3g.
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John West targets number-one spot in seafood market
John West has unveiled an ambitious plan to become the UK’s number one seafood brand within 10 years, overtaking seafood rivals Young’s and Birds Eye and adding at least £100m in extra sales.
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Food Doctor unveils new noodle pot
The Food Doctor is rolling out a new noodle pot snack to Tesco stores this week as the company seeks to attract female shoppers looking for a healthy twist on Pot Noodles. The snackpots (rsp: £1.39) are among 15 Food Doctor lines...
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New Müller Rice lets consumers ‘indulge’
Müller Dairy is launching a new 'indulgent' sub-brand for its Müller Rice range. Müller Rice Indulge (rsp: 69p for a 125g pot) is made with whipping cream and comes in three variants raspberry with a hint of white chocolate, smooth...
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Cavalier chocolates introduce the UK to sweetness of stevia
A range of chocolate confectionery using natural sweetener stevia instead of sugar is set to hit UK shelves early next year. In a UK first, The Cavalier Company, which sells stevia chocolate products through Target in the US, plans to...
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Thomson brought in from Pacific to take top UK Wrigley role
Hamish Thomson is the new general manager for Wrigley UK, The Grocer can reveal.Thomson, who is currently based in Australia where he leads Wrigley's Pacific region, will be taking up the role next month. He replaces Ian Burton, who was...
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NewsNew obesity plans big up healthier favourites
Some of the nation’s favourite dishes face a radical overhaul as the industry bids to show the government it is serious about tackling the obesity crisis, The Grocer can reveal.
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Pringles packs grow to 190g for ‘sharing’
P&G is supersizing its Pringles and replacing its 165g cans with a 190g format. The launch will see the entire Pringles range of 165g cans increase to the new size, which will be flagged up as Big Sharing Packs. The company refused...
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World News 10/9/11
PepsiCo has extended its 28-year partnership with the National Football League for a further 10 years. The deal includes PepsiCo's Quaker Oats and Tropicana brands for the first time, with Quaker becoming a new partner of the League next year...
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News‘Fuel for fun’ campaign kicks off as Weetabix refinances debt
Weetabix is kicking off a new ad campaign for its Weetabix Chocolate Spoonsize cereal tomorrow to emphasise its energy credentials.
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NewsTetley takes Tea Folk into baked aisle with sultana scones
Tetley tea is stepping outside the tea aisle for the first time with the launch of a range of fruit scones. A four-pack of Tetley Tea Folk sultana scones (rsp: £1.29), baked under licence by Haywood & Padgett, will launch into Asda…
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Heinz serves up new Pasta Pouch ad
Heinz has launched a new TV ad for its microwaveable meal range ‘Heinz Pasta Pouches’. The 30-second commercial, which first aired yesterday, aims to drive awareness and sales of the range which launched in July and will be backed up by 10 second cut downs.
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NewsThe incredible shrinking Christmas confectionery
The festive rattle of the Christmas chocolate tin will be quieter this year after Cadbury shrunk the weight of chocolates in each one by up to 16%. A tin of Cadbury's Roses now weighs 850g, down from 975g, while a tin of Heroes now...
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NewsTurrell is Weetabix CEO following long search
After an eight-month search, Weetabix has finally appointed a successor to CEO Ken Wood. Giles Turrell, currently president of Kimberly-Clark's European consumer business, will join the Northamptonshire-based cereal manufacturer on 17...
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Analysis & FeaturesHovis granary bloomer homebake
Looking to bring brand presence to the own-label dominated ambient part-bake sector
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NewsCereal bar muscles in on Cadbury’s Olympic dream
Fast-growing cereal bar brand Nature Valley is set to give Cadbury a run for its money as the snack of choice for next year’s London Olympics.
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NewsHome bake mixes for chef Martin
Chef James Martin has launched a new range of home baking mixes. The range, produced by Symington's, includes speciality bread mixes, cupcake mixes and a chocolate cake mix, adapted from the chef's own cookbook.
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Comment & Opinion
Uncle Ben’s office politics go back to the Seventies
The sprint for the office kettle: a rare chance for the adminisphere’s bottom-feeders to put one over the high-fliers, big-hitters and over-achievers who are promoted ahead of them simply because they work harder, dress properly and didn’t drunkenly…
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NewsCarte d’Or mini tubs aim to scoop success
Carte d'Or is looking to replicate the success of sister brand Ben & Jerry's mini-tub format with the launch of a miniatures range. Launched under Unilever's new My Carte d'Or moniker, the 200ml pots mini versions of the existing...