Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 231
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Prices for pineapples at highest since 2012
European importers are currently paying £12.38 for 11kg of Costa Rican pineapples - up 70% on a year ago and the highest since their August 2012 peak
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Brands growing faster than own-label for first time since 2011
Sales of branded products are growing faster than own label for the first time in four years…
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Iceland Slimming World Curry: acid test
Iceland teamed up with Slimming World in February to launch a range of 10 frozen ready meals
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Sunbites Crackers & Dip: acid test
PepsiCo-owned Walkers this year extended its growing Sunbites bagged snack brand into the savoury biscuits market…
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10 things you need to know about… home baking
We’ve been baking with the sector’s biggest brand, cooking up new concepts with creatives, crunching the sales figures and much more for our latest digital feature, on the home baking market. Put the kettle on and tuck in…
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The Grocer Supplier of the Year Awards 2015
Buyers aren’t easy to please. Indeed they’re often trained not to praise. But here are the suppliers they’ve most liked wo…
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Own-label prices falling twice as fast as brands
“Although brands have been reducing prices for longer, own-label prices are now falling more quickly,” says IRI strategic insight director Tim Eales
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The Bake Off effect: nearly half of Brits bake weekly
Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood influence more men than women, our exclusive poll reveals…
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Buyer Q&A: 'let your product do the talking'
Just how great is the Bake Off effect? How should brands pitch? What’s in store for 2015? Find out here…
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Brands splash out on NPD as bakers develop unusual tastes
From sour strands to lavender essence, brands are hoping a raft of NPD can breathe life back into the category…
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Crumbs! Discounters steal a slice of home baking
Aldi and Lidl are whipping up a storm in home baking, leaving the mults to pick up the crumbs
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Creative challenge: how can home baking man up?
Mix a dash of protein, a bulk load of convenience and sprinkle with humour and you’ve got the perfect recipe to get blokes baking…
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Top 10 global launches: from protein pancakes to mug cake
With the help of Mintel, we’ve rounded up 10 of the hottest home baking products from around the world, from a biomolecular cooking kit to pink camouflage cake. Tuck in!
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Growth isn't cheap: biggest baking brands double ad spend
From duelling cake decorations to Judas Priest pastry rolling - here’s our pick of home baking’s best ads…
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Ooh Betty! Crocker's recipes are most liked on Facebook
With own label such a powerful force in home baking, brands are looking to cause a stir on Facebook…
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Gluten-free brands get a rise out of home baking
A growing number of gluten-free brands are moving into the sector. Can they challenge mainstream players?
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City scepticism doesn't tell the full story of Majestic Wine's Naked takeover
A near 13% share price drop on the announcement of a key acquisition would normally signify the City has given it a firm thumbs down.
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Marks & Spencer Caribbean Jerk Chicken Soup: acid test
This microwaveable single-serve soup is part of the M&S Balanced For You range…
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Poultry industry faces backlash from environmental campaigners
Never mind red meat: WWF UK is saying chicken is the real ‘problem protein’ in the British diet – and we eat far too much
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Milk powder prices show signs of recovery
Prices for milk powder remain down on a year ago, but both whole and skimmed milk powder have risen month on month