Sales: £318.5m (+1.3%)
Innovative launches backed by heavyweight marketing have helped McCain shift an extra 11.4 million (+7%) packs.
McCain Roasts, marketed as being on a par with homemade roasties, was the biggest launch, with four million packs sold since September [McCain]. Other notable NPD included Crispy Sweet Potato Fries and Frozen Mash.
On the marketing front, the brand forked out £8m on Real Teatimes With McCain. Deals also drove volumes, resulting in a 4.5% fall in average price.
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