All Crisps, nuts and snacks articles – Page 92

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    Low-carb moves on the cereals

    2004-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Low-carb alternatives are set to enter another new category with the first range of Atkins-friendly breakfast cereals from Carbolite.Branded Breakfast Clusters, the new low-carb cereal will come in two varieties – Mixed Nut & Seeds and Almond...

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    Price bows to brand loyalty

    2004-10-02T00:00:00Z

    The shoppers we spoke to were principally buying for children’s lunchboxes. Mothers were looking for the packs they knew their children liked as well as keeping an eye open for any offers. Multipack crisps and snacks were located...

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    Pringles threat

    2004-09-18T00:00:00Z

    Walkers moves up the chart for the second consecutive week to reclaim the number one spot. However, it is under threat from Pringles, which leaps into the chart at number two. Less than half a percentage point separates these two brands, both...

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    mccoy’s tie-up

    2004-09-11T00:00:00Z

    McCoy’s and Skips are both getting limited editions this autumn. United Biscuits is adding a Honey Roast Ham & Colman’s mustard version to its McCoy’s line-up, in a dual branding initiative with Unilever Bestfoods. The move follows the brand’s...

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    Campaign trail

    2004-09-11T00:00:00Z

    Doritosmanufacturer Walkersbrand Doritosbudget £1m Walkers is back on TV with a new ad to support the latest flavour – Tandoori Sizzler – to be added to its Doritos Extreme range.The execution features TV presenter...

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    Patak’s new spicy snack

    2004-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Ethnic foods specialist Patak’s has joined forces with Red Mill Snack Foods to offer a snacking alternative to crisps.Patak’s Chapatti Chips are round with a crisp, tortilla-like texture and will be available in three flavours – Mildly Spicy...

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    Walkers snacks on a Sunday roast

    2004-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Walkers is aiming to build on the success of its Great British… portfolio with a new range of snacks inspired by roast dinners.Rolling out under a Great British Dinners banner later this month, the limited edition flavours are made up of Roast...

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    Heinz challenges

    2004-08-07T00:00:00Z

    Heinz finally brings pressure to bear on the mighty Walkers, forcing the brand to share the top spot after its recent dominance. Heinz was in sixth position, but has now increased its market share by six percentage points while Walkers’ share...

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    Mountain of Pringles

    2004-07-31T00:00:00Z

    Procter & Gamble is kicking off a new campaign to support its three new Taste the World Pringles flavours.Hitting screens from tomorrow (Sunday), the new push will aim to fire sales of the popular snack brand’s Texas Barbecue, Mexican Salsa...

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    Ryvita turns impulsive

    2004-07-17T00:00:00Z

    Ryvita is extending its brand into impulse snacking with a new miniature version of the crispbread favourite.The new bagged snack, Ryvita Minis, will be available from August 2 in four flavours – Mature Cheddar & Onion, Tomato Salsa, Cream...

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    It’s Twisted and chaotic

    2004-07-17T00:00:00Z

    Walkers is adding a new twist to its Wotsits brand with the launch of a coil-shaped cheesy puff snack.Wotsits Twisted, out on July 26, will be supported by a new TV ad campaign featuring a chaos-causing character called Sid, which forms part of...

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    Fresh ammo at Golden Wonder

    2004-07-17T00:00:00Z

    Golden Wonder is stepping up its fightback against arch rival Walkers by bringing out its own range of premium crisps called Golden Skins.It is also putting two of its more successful lines, Nik Naks and Wheat Crunches, into single-serve pots....

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    Fresh ammo at Golden Wonder

    2004-07-17T00:00:00Z

    Golden Wonder is stepping up its fightback against arch rival Walkers by bringing out its own range of premium crisps called Golden Skins.It is also putting two of its more successful lines, Nik Naks and Wheat Crunches, into single-serve pots....

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    Six of the best crisps, nuts and snacks buyers

    2004-07-03T00:00:00Z

    >>nominated this monthDUDLEY COOPERCooper began his career as a merchandiser for Costcutter, rising to area manager and finally category manager. He joined Morrisons in 2001 as a...

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    Hula Hoops giveaway

    2004-07-02T10:17:00Z

    United Biscuits is giving away prizes worth £3m as part of a summer promotion to boost sales of its Hula Hoops brand.From July 5, consumers of the ring-shaped snack will be able to participate in a text & win promotion on 125 million packs...

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    STAR PRODUCTS

    2004-06-19T00:00:00Z

    THREE STARbagged snackswalkers’ great british takeawaysLaunched: July 2003Sales: £12.5m (w/e 8/5/04)This was another fine effort by the king of snacking to grow its market share, although not quite as...

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    how to give legs to a brand’s campaign

    2004-06-12T00:00:00Z

    from Nick Cunningham, MD (development), Dynamo MarketingSir; The piece on the use of well known personalities in snack brand advertising in the Focus on crisps, nuts and snacks (June 5, p60) raises some key issues about promoting in...

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    Kay takes up the maracas in his debut for Doritos

    2004-06-05T00:00:00Z

    TV presenter Vernon Kay is getting into the Latin spirit as the new face of Walkers’ Doritos.Kay, who presents Channel 4’s T4 and a weekend Radio 1 show, made his debut on Thursday (June 3) in a TV ad for new Doritos Latinos. Previous...

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    A nation big on snacking

    2004-06-05T00:00:00Z

    Sean McAllisterBritain’s health debate looks set to move up a gear with new figures showing that consumers are spending more money on crisps and bagged snacks than ever before as they switch to kingsize packs.The findings reveal that sales...

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    Britz looks beyond life as an expat snack

    2004-06-05T00:00:00Z

    A former Golden Wonder executive who set up a rival company selling crisps to expat Brits wants to bring the range back home to Blighty.Jennie Kelly launched a seven-strong Britz range at the end of last year and has already found a market in...