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Budget squash brand moves into fruit juice
Budget squash brand Jucee is to launch into pure juices in a bid to meet demand from cash-strapped consumers, said brand owner Princes.The new four-strong ambient Jucee Pure Juice range consists of orange, apple, pineapple and grapefruit...
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John West names Thorpe its new MD
John West has appointed as its new managing director the man said to have helped turn around the canned fruit sector. Stephen Thorpe, previously MD of Mission Foods, replaces Ian Meadows, who has been transferred to work on group initiatives...
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New sauce livens up weekend snacking, whether hot or cold
Heinz has brought out a range of bottled dipping sauces that consumers can heat up in a microwave before pouring on their food. The company claims that the Heinz Dipping Sauces are a market first, in that they can be served hot or cold as either a...
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John West turns up the omega-3
John West has launched a new canned tuna steak that contains five times more omega-3 than a standard can, it claims. The company has added extra omega-3 to its tuna to provide 100% of the recommended daily intake of the nutrient in one can....
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Heinz spices up its tomato puree offer
Shoppers who enjoy home-cooked meals but lack the time to prepare them are being targeted by Heinz’s first range of tomato purees to be infused with herbs and spices. The three new Heinz tomato purees are available in garlic, chilli and Mexican...
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Heinz uses sauce brands to sell sandwich range
Heinz is moving into the pre-packed sandwich market for the first time – using its sauces as a key selling point for the 19-strong range. The Heinz line-up, which is being rolled out across convenience stores next week, consists of sandwiches, baps,...
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Acid Test: Heinz Taste of Home
Our panel risk life and limb trying to open Heinz' searing-hot new ready-soup
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Heinz lightens up its plastic sauce bottles in bid to be greener
Heinz is set to roll out lighter plastic bottles across its sauce range as part of its green drive. The company switched to plastic PET bottles for its Heinz Tomato Ketchup portfolio in May, in a move it claimed would save 340 tonnes of plastic each...
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Green Giant grows up with soup range
Iconic vegetable brand Green Giant has broken with its 83-year tradition of producing only canned vegetables to venture into the soup category. General Mills-owned Green Giant said the brand’s family-friendly heritage would help the new ambient...
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The Challenge
The English Provender Company's extensive range of condiments pitches it against heavyweight brands such as Heinz and Colman's, but its more premium positioning means it also goes head-to-head with smaller chutney and preserve companies such as...
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100 must-stock new products
Amoy's Straight-to-Wok stir-fry and rice meals, Heinz. unched: March 2008. Amoy's straight-to-wok stir-fry and rice meals tap the popularity of Chinese food and the convenience of frozen. Six varieties, including sweet &...
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Branded supplier of the year
The winner of our Branded Supplier of the Year award had to beat off stiff competition from the likes of Mars, Heinz and Dairy Crest for the top spot. That PepsiCo did so despite operating in one of the toughest categories around -...
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What the papers said - 29th September 2007
M&S will break 85 years of tradition by selling some of Britain's best-loved brands, the FT said. M&S is in discussions with big consumer goods companies about supplying brands, possibly including Heinz tomato ketchup, Nestlé coffee and...
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What the papers said
M&S will break 85 years of tradition by selling some of Britain's best-loved brands, the FT said. M&S is in discussions with big consumer goods companies about supplying brands, possibly including Heinz tomato ketchup, Nestlé coffee and...
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acid test - Heinz Blend Tomato Sauce & Magnum
Expert's verdict...8/10 ?As a tomato sauce that's easy to pour and tasty, this could have potential. The eye-catching bottle gives it a premium feel, and the string on the label is nice - it would look at home in a country kitchen. But will it sit...
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Heinz Deli Mayo
Heinz has unveiled plans to expand the £187m ambient dressings category with the launch of Heinz Deli Mayo, a range of four flavoured mayonnaises with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives inspired by New York delis. Four...
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Heinz gets saucy with Spread & Bake range
Heinz is making its first foray into the £720m cooking sauce sector with a 'spread and bake' range it is confident will be able to take on Dolmio and Knorr.Spread & Bake is being rolled out this month backed by a £1m launch campaign. It...
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Cafe culture comes of age
F orget stodgy hash browns, greasy sausages and runny baked beans. A new generation of supermarket cafe is typified by a trial at Sainsbury's London Colney. It has a fruit smoothie bar, soft armchair seating and access to wi-fi. The mezzanine...
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Branston's new twists on classic baked bean
Branston is hoping to steal a march on its baked bean rival Heinz with the first mainstream brand offerings featuring chick peas and soya beans in sauce. As part of a relaunch of Branston's canned beans and pasta portfolio, brand owner...