All Cakes & biscuits articles – Page 33

  • News

    Saturday Essay: There’s more to being green than recycling

    2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

    Partnership with third parties is vital to develop shoppers' growing environmental understanding, says Rik Jacobs

  • JACOBS CREEK 3 VINES
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    Acid Test: Jacob's Creek Three Vines (50cl)

    2009-10-24T00:00:00Z

    Smaller bottle equals smaller hangover (and lower price). But is the wine any good?

  • News

    Gonzo beer exclusive to Tesco stores

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    US brewer Flying Dog has won listings in Tesco for two of its beers.The Maryland-based brewer's 5.5% abv Classic Pale Ale and 7.8% Gonzo Imperial Porter a dark beer with a rich, malty body are being shipped into 169 Tesco stores this...

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    McVitie’s gets Disney tie-up for Christmas

    2009-09-12T00:00:00Z

    United Biscuits is introducing Disney-branded biscuits to its McVitie's portfolio for the festive season.Disney McVitie's Cookies & Cream (rsp: £5.49 for 300g) hits shelves later this month alongside a new Classic Collection 600g tin...

  • MR KIPLING TOFFEE APPLES
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    Mr Kipling appeals to a ‘lost generation’ with new launches

    2009-08-29T00:00:00Z

    Premier Foods is attempting to reacquaint Mr Kipling with a "lost generation of consumers" with a series of launches and marketing activity. The £176m cake business this week unveiled the first phase of a series of launches it claimed...

  • News

    Hot Topic

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    And so Premier Foods' crusade to drag its iconic British brands into the 21st century continues... Following last year's makeovers of Hovis and Mr Kipling, Oxo has now received a facelift to lend it some youth appeal to belie its 100 years.

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    United Biscuits gets healthy with brand reformulation drive

    2009-07-04T00:00:00Z

    United Biscuits has slashed the fat levels across brands such as Go Ahead! Jacob's Cream Crackers and Wheat Crunchies to boost sales among health-conscious consumers.The manufacturer made the changes this week as part of a drive to make its...

  • News

    Burton's bites into on-the-go

    2009-06-20T00:00:00Z

    Burton's Foods is launching bite-sized versions of Cadbury Fingers, Maryland and Jammie Dodgers.From this week, the biscuit brands will be available in 125g pouch packs called Snack Bites (rsp: £1.59). The format would meet a "growing need...

  • News

    Golden syrup added to the Maryland mix

    2009-05-30T00:00:00Z

    Burton's Foods is relaunching its Maryland cookie brand with a new recipe, updated packaging and a £2.5m ad campaign.Consumer demand for "more interesting alternatives to everyday biscuits" prompted the company to replace sugar syrup with...

  • News

    Mr Kipling in strawberry summer push

    2009-05-23T00:00:00Z

    Mr Kipling is gearing up for summer by adding new strawberry-flavoured cakes to its French Fancies and Slices ranges.The Strawberry Slices and Strawberry French Fancies contain pieces and extract of real strawberries and will be available...

  • ADAM LEYLAND
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    Editor's Comment: Pringles are no more cakes than Mr Kipling French Fancies are crisps

    2009-05-23T00:00:00Z

    So the Pringle is a crisp after all. And not a cake, as the P&G's lawyers had argued (see p5). Quite right, too, I say. Pringles can be described as many things - a tasty snack, a clever gimmick, an early example of premiumisation, a party...

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    Pernod Ricard turns up premium appeal on core wine ranges

    2009-05-23T00:00:00Z

    Pernod Ricard has added a raft of new wines to its core brands in an attempt to add value to stagnant sales.With price points in excess of £5, Pernod expected the new additions to the Jacob's Creek, Campo Viej0 and Montana ranges to...

  • News

    Other Movers 9/5/09

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Annabelle Kuhn is the new head of marketing for Champagne at Pernod Ricard UK. She was previously head of marketing for wines, where she oversaw the UK launch of the Jacob's Creek partnership with 20th Century Fox for the film Australia, Montana's...

  • News

    Other Movers 2/5/09

    2009-05-02T00:00:00Z

    Last week we incorrectly named McCambridge's executive chairman as David Coppel CBE. He is, of course, Andrew Coppel CBE. Also George Walsh should have been described as MD of the company's own-label arm and Paul Tripp as MD of Soreen.

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    Graham replaces Pickup as new United Biscuits sales director

    2009-03-28T00:00:00Z

    United Biscuits has promoted Paul Graham to sales director following the departure of Dave Pickup to Innocent Drinks. Graham was previously grocery trading director for the McVitie’s and Hula Hoops manufacturer, joining UB from Masterfoods...

  • News

    Wilson leaves Kraft to oversee flagship Premier cake brands

    2008-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Stuart Wilson has joined Premier Foods as director of ambient - sweet, overseeing several flagship brands, including Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes.

  • News

    Mr Kipling could be sold as Premier tackles exceedingly large debt

    2008-11-10T00:00:00Z

    Hovis maker Premier Foods may be forced to sell off leading brands including Mr Kipling as the manufacturing giant wrestles with its £1.7bn debt burden.

  • News

    United Biscuits cuts sat fat but promises 'same great taste'

    2008-11-01T00:00:00Z

    United Biscuits is planning a £1.5m campaign to highlight the 50% reduction in saturated fat in its McVitie's biscuits, which it announced this week.The TV, press and PR push will launch in the new year, focusing on the message that the...

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    Premier ‘will need a strong second half to ease City fear’

    2008-08-30T00:00:00Z

    Price hikes on some of the most iconic grocery brands on the supermarket shelf helped Premier Foods post a 43.5% sales jump to £1.29bn – but its gigantic debt is worrying investors. Britain’s biggest food manufacturer, which owns Hovis, Mr Kipling...

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    Premier posts 43% surge in sales

    2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Premier Foods has announced a surge in sales for the last six months, with the UK’s largest food producer reaping the benefits from a run of major acquisitions. Premier, the company behind brands including Mr Kipling and Batchelors, saw H1 sales climb by 43.5% to £1.29bn, up from last ...