All Crisps, nuts and snacks articles – Page 88
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Golden Wonder in administration
Crisp and snack manufacturer Golden Wonder has gone into administration.The company, which produces crisp brands including Golden Wonder, Golden Skins, Nik-Naks, Wheat Crunchies, Golden Lights and Ringos, has appointed Kroll as its...
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Subtle shift in flavour
Pringles is making a more subtle flavour statement in the New Year with an offshoot that is healthier than the original product to launch the brand into the super premium category.Pringles Aromas will hit the shelves on January 2 and come in...
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Big brands take a bruising
The nation’s increasing preoccupation with health is having a major impact on sales of food and drink brands with crisps and confectionery some of the casualties in The Grocer’s exclusive annual Top Products Survey, published today.The...
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United to slash fat in crisps
United Biscuits is slashing the saturated fat content of its Hula Hoops and Skips brands in its biggest ever health initiative, in response to growing attention to the snacking category’s contribution to rising obesity levels.From...
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Just can’t get enough
Obesity is a growing problem, but people are taking responsibility for themselves rather than blaming the industry, says Siân HarringtonChocolate, biscuits and crisps are not to blame for increasing levels of obesity, research...
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Just can’t get enough
Obesity is a growing problem, but people are taking responsibility for themselves rather than blaming the industry, says Siân HarringtonChocolate, biscuits and crisps are not to blame for increasing levels of obesity, research...
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Ryvita bars are full of goodness
Ryvita is making its debut in the cereal bar category with a product it claims is healthier than its rivals.Its Goodness bars are made from chewy wholegrain rye, which has been linked with reducing coronary heart disease, and contain...
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Nobby’s gone all biltong
Nobby’s Cuts are made from topside slices of Argentinian marinated beef and will be available in Mighty Meat flavour from January next year. They will be sold in similar packaging used for the crisps and nuts, in 25g packs with an rsp of...
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On the Campaign Trail
Pringles on the king kong trail… Rock ‘n’ roll with kingsmill… Disaronno is the star of the show… Fat or fiction with McCain…Budget £2m Manufacturer Procter & GambleNew TV advertising for Pringles hit screens last Tuesday...
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Bacteria to the future
Will Yakult regret sticking to a sober scientific message while its rivals thrive on a slicker approach? Stefan Chomka thinks notImagine Coca-Cola losing its market dominance in the UK to Virgin Cola, or Pringles falling to number two...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: WeightWatchers savoury biscuitsCompany: Walkers ShortbreadPrice: £ 1.09 per packA savoury offering from WeightWatchers that is...
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‘We can’t competewith these deals’
The launch of a Walkers crisps promotion at Asda has sparked protests from wholesalers claiming they cannot compete.Asda is offering boxes of 30 25g packs of Walkers crisps for £2.28, less than 8p per pack. Larger wholesalers and buying...
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School snack law ‘unclear’
Food manufacturers could be granted a part reprieve as foods low in salt and fat may be exempt from the ban on crisps, chocolates and fizzy drinks in school vending machines.A footnote in the School Meals Review Panel’s report, which education...
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In Profile: David Guest, marketing/commercial manager, Walkers shortbread
Former Sainsbury’s buyer David Guest is finding life very different on the supplier side of the fence in his new role as marketing and commercial manager for...
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Bakes up the stakes
Kettle Chips is turning its attention to the healthier snacking market with a range of better-for-you products, as well as the introduction of updated packaging for the first time in its 16-year history.Crispy Bakes, which will be launched...
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Mini Pringles’ shaky start
Procter & Gamble has hit supply shortages of Mini Pringles – described as one of the biggest launches in snacking in a decade – just a month after their launch, The Grocer has learned.Retailers were this week told in an e-mail from P&G...
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UK on the world stage
At Anuga 2003,142 companies from the United Kingdom and 16 from Ireland exhibited, accompanied by more than 3,000 UK visitors, and it is anticipated that this time around the figures will be similar. While companies such as Geeta’s, Walkers...
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PepsiCo presses on with Cara Beeby
PepsiCo UK and Ireland has appointed Cara Beeby as trade marketing manager.Beeby has worked at Walkers and PepsiCo UK for 10 years, holding a number of roles and working across wholesale, field sales and logistics.She replaces Nicky Seal...
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Christmas Sensations
Walkers has tweaked its snacks range for Christmas, which includes its first pretzels, with the launch of Sensations Pretzels in 175g bags in Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper and Roasted Red Pepper.Walkers Christmas Turkey and Paxo crisps...
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Walkers gets monstrously crunchy
Walkers is hoping to spook consumers this Hallowe’en with a range of scary snacks.Quavers Ghosts and Monster Munch Spooky Tongue limited edition snacks are being re-introduced after sales success in the previous few years.The company is...