All Crisps, nuts and snacks articles – Page 100

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    I wouldn't normally thank you for biscuits, crisps or other

    2002-05-04T00:00:00Z

    The two varieties ­ Milk Chocolate Hobnobs and Milk Chocolate Digestive biscuits ­ are bite-sized' versions of the standard biscuits and they come in appropriate snack-size packs. Packaging is not unattractive, although only the shiny silver...

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    Baths, toilets and Shoks

    2002-05-04T00:00:00Z

    KP Snacks is putting £3.5m behind recently launched Hula Hoops Shoks with the first TV ad for the brand hitting screens on Monday (May 6). Running for 10 weeks, two ads will be aired during the push to coincide with national roll out of the...

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    Walkers: No more Mr Nice Guy' series

    2002-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Created by: BMP Launched: January 1995 The choice of Gary Lineker ­ football's goody two shoes ­ as brand ambassador in the twilight of his playing career was risky, even though he shared a Leicester background with Walkers. However, focusing on...

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    Posh Spice gives it the personal touch

    2002-04-20T00:00:00Z

    Those attending the Federation of Wholesale Distributors' conference at the Celtic Manor in Newport were transported to Cannes at one point, courtesy of Walkers. For the wholesalers were treated to the world premier of the new Walkers' Sensations...

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    McVitie's famous penguin gets into trouble seeking fish in s

    2002-04-20T00:00:00Z

    A four-week burst of TV ads for Panadol Actifast pain reliever breaks today (April 20), as part of a £2m campaign that includes posters. Hula Hoops XL's poster campaign featuring people who are obsessed with flavours gets a four week re-run as...

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    Pizza instead

    2002-04-06T00:00:00Z

    of a Hot Mexican A new flavour, new packaging and a £7m TV ad campaign spearhead Walkers' £12m investment in its Doritos evening snacking brand this year. Rolling out now, new Pizza flavour replaces the Hot Mexican variant, while new packs aim for...

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    3D's get new dimension

    2002-03-23T00:00:00Z

    Walkers is taking its 3D's brand out from under the Doritos banner to link it more closely with impulse snack products. The brand also gets new recipes, revamped packaging and new flavour names. Trade marketing manager Cath Painter said 3D's was...

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    Pecan gets a Whip out

    2002-03-09T00:00:00Z

    Confectionery stalwart Walnut Whip is being given a contemporary feel with the introduction of a permanent new variation, Maple & Pecan. Available from Monday (March 11), the 92-year-old brand's trademark walnut makes way for a single pecan nut...

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    Shok tactics for Hula Hoops as KP launches foil cube pack ex

    2002-03-09T00:00:00Z

    Simon Mowbray KP will next month make a Shok addition to its burgeoning Hula Hoops range of bagged snacks, with the company claiming a packaging first for the sector. Hula Hoops Shoks will hit stores in three flavours and foil cube packs on April...

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    Making a Wal-Mart man feel at home

    2002-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Yes!­Scottish Grocers' Federation annual conference chairman Jim Cree (left) startles SGF chief executive Scott Landsburgh, ACS chairman Mike Greene, and Walkers Snack's American sales director Tom Kuzio with his jolly Wal-Mart style wave ­ no doubt...

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    Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Corn Flakes ­ Good Excuses

    2002-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Created by: J Walter Thompson Launched: 2000 This gentle ad presented ordinary people indulging in an extra bowl of Crunchy Nut Corn Flakes at breakfast to the sound of Maurice Williams singing Stay (just a little bit longer). The captions spelt...

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    McNeil Consumer Nutritionals brought cholesterol-reduction t

    2002-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Made from a rice, oats and honey base, the bars come in in apricot, raisin and nut and milk chocolate chip and hazelnut variants and all have fewer than 100 calories. The company recommends two to three servings of Benecol each day to get the ...

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    It's a Posh Spice sensation as Walkers hires Mrs Beckham

    2002-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Simon Mowbray Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is to launch a new range of posh' crisps from Walkers. The multi-millionaire pop star, famously married to England football captain David Beckham, will star alongside Walkers brand ambassador Gary...

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    Kettle sees

    2002-02-23T00:00:00Z

    red, naturally Upmarket hand-cooked snacks producer Kettle Chips has brought colour to the super-premium sector with new Natural Reds coloured crisps. The first in a Kettle Chips Specials range, the newcomers are made from a unique variety of red...

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    Skips links with Jimmy Neutron

    2002-02-23T00:00:00Z

    KP Skips is hooking up with TV character Jimmy Neutron, star of children's channel Nickelodeon, for an on-pack promotion supported by a £500,000 ad campaign. To coincide with the new Jimmy Neutron film out next month, all Skips packs will feature...

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    Stickers

    2002-02-16T00:00:00Z

    for kicks Walkers has teamed up with sticker producer Merlin's to kick off an in-pack Premiership football promotion. More than 100 million two-sticker packs will be thrown into bags of Quavers, Monster Munch, French Fries, Cheetos, Squares, 3Ds...

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    Golden Wonder's got the balls to take on Walkers in footie s

    2002-02-16T00:00:00Z

    Exclusive Mary Carmichael Golden Wonder is set to challenge Walkers for leadership in football-themed savoury snacks, with the launch of Wotsits Goalden Balls next week. The tangy cheese puffed snack ­ a football shaped version of Wotsits,...

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    Sunflower crisps get some gay exposure

    2002-02-09T00:00:00Z

    Whatever mysterious hold crisp giant Walkers has over its celebrity brand ambassadors, it's certainly getting its money's worth. Not only does regular frontman Gary Lineker boost the brand's profile at every available TV opportunity, new recruit...

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    Kwik Save Lidl Aldi Netto

    2002-02-09T00:00:00Z

    Accrington Accrington Accrington Accrington Lancs Lancs Lancs Lancs Frozen pizza 1.99 2 in box 1.49 ...

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    Branston crunch time

    2002-01-19T00:00:00Z

    Branston Pickle is to join the growing roll of big brands teaming up with Walkers crisps, with the launch of Branston Pickle and Cheese Walkers Crisps next month. News of the limited edition flavour follows the announcement of a Marmite version...