Archive of all category reports – Page 75
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Spirits innovations: brunchtime booze and alcoholic yoghurt
This 40% abv super-premium vodka (rsp: £35.99) is described by Belvedere owner Moët Hennessy as an ideal base…
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The Famous Grouse goes ginger
Maxxium UK insists Ginger Grouse - made though it is with a mix of grain spirit, The Famous Grouse and ginger…
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Keeping the spirits up despite volume sales dip
The overall category may be in the doldrums, but innovative spirit brands are seeing robust growth - even at super-premium prices…
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Big spirits brands size down to drive value equation
In the past year, there’s been a spate of smaller format launches by the big brands…
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Big spirits brands rock with festival crowds
Smirnoff’s signed Madonna, Bacardi befriended Friendly Fires, and Tanqueray teamed up with soul rapper Aloe Blacc…
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The big brands pull back from deep-cut promo activity
The 10 most-promoted spirits brands have run 9% fewer featured space deals over the past year in the big four and Waitrose…
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Experts discuss the findings of the Roundup/GM cancer trial
The world’s best-selling weedkiller, and a genetically modified maize resistant to it, can cause tumours, multiple organ damage and lead to premature death, a new study has revealed.
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Sauces innovations: flavour focus and Malaysian influence
Tapping into the growing trend of consumers looking for flavour without too much heat, Nando’s rolled out two additions…
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Hot beverage innovations: Sachets and hot chocolate sticks
In a bid to reverse declining sales, GlaxoSmithKline is launching a cappuccino-flavoured version of Horlicks.
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Hot beverage innovations: Hangover coffee and Snow Dragons
The London Tea Company is using the supposed health benefits of age-old tea blends to market Tea Therapy, its latest range.
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The 100 biggest grocery retailers in Britain
There’s no surprise which retailer tops The Grocer’s very first ranking of the 100 biggest grocery retailers in the UK.
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The Dairymen 2012
There’s revolution in the air in the dairy industry. Farmer protests, structural changes - and a radical shift in attitude…
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Duracell extends storage life while GP plans rechargeable relaunch
The market leader is looking to make a major dent in its rivals’ sales with a new line of batteries…
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Bermondsey Spa
“It reflects Britain’s great love of brewing and cheesemaking, and the name highlights Bermondsey’s link to washing.”
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Trotter Hill Farmhouse Lancashire
Traditional Lancashire cheese is still not widely known beyond its home region. We think the rest of the UK is missing out.
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Boilie
“It’s rooted in Irish tradition - the name boilie means ‘milking place’ in Irish.”
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Cothi Valley Goats Halloumi
Welsh Halloumi sounds crazy but is every bit as good as the Cypriot original, with fewer food miles to boot. It crisps up to a lovely golden colour.
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Claxstone Delicate Smooth Blue
Producer: Long Clawson DairyRegion: LeicestershireCreated: 2012What’s your story? “We identified a gap in the market for a soft British blue cheese and wanted to create something that can be eaten straight from the fridge,” says marketing manager Janice Breedon (above). “We used our cheesemaking expertise and knowledge to develop Smooth ...
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Flower Marie
In cheeses, ‘delicate’ often means bland, but Flower Marie is a showstopper. Its texture must be tried to be believed.
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Clothbound Blue Cheshire
“Our heritage began with Cheshire cheese and it was our ambition to extend the family into the blue category,” says MD Mike Heler.