All Hot beverages articles – Page 47

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    In Brief: Pukka position; Lewin gets Nesbitt; Phillips' move

    2008-02-11T00:00:00Z

    Pukka position  Organic herbal tea and remedy company Pukka Herbs has appointed former Soil Association director Julia Feron to the new role of general manager. She will work with co-founders Sebastian Pole and Tim Westwell.

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    In Brief: Prawn Pringles; Prawn Pringles; Fairtrade sauces; Gluten-free minis

    2008-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Prawn Pringles  Prawn cocktail flavour is to be added to the Pringles menu from next month. The launch marketing campaign has the strapline 'Fall in love with new Pringles Prawn Cocktail'.  Typhoo's trunk call  Typhoo is promoting the release of movie...

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    Unilever must do more for growers

    2007-12-17T00:00:00Z

    Sir; While it is good news for the environment that Unilever has at last recognised the importance of sustainable tea production, these new plans do nothing to financially guarantee a better future for poor tea growers ('PG Tips claims title of...

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    Twinings aims to boost share of speciality tea

    2007-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Premium tea brands Twinings and Jacksons of Piccadilly are expanding their ranges with moves into organic and Fairtrade respectively.The two brands, both owned by Associated British Foods, are introducing the new options this month in an...

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    'Botox in a bottle' taps functional drinks trend

    2007-11-26T00:00:00Z

    "Botox in a bottle" is how the latest innovation to hit the crowded water category is badging itself. Beauty From Within is manufactured by Bio-Synergy and contains all-natural ingredients, including aloe vera, green tea and vitamins...

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    WORLD NEWS - Coca-Cola in three-way coffee venture

    2007-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Coca-Cola in three-way coffee venture

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    Emmi Caffè Latte

    2007-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Emmi UK has launched a new iced merchandising tray to increase the appeal of its Caffè Latte range. Emmi Caffè Latte is the only iced coffee made with real espresso and fresh milk. It comes in a handy cup with a resealable lid, making it perfect...

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    PG Tips claims title of biggest ethical brand

    2007-11-17T00:00:00Z

    PG Tips will become the UK's biggest ethical food and drink brand following certification of one of its major tea plantations by the Rainforest Alliance, The Grocer can reveal.From January all PG Tips packs will carry the Alliance logo...

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    Clipper Teas bids whittled down to five

    2007-11-10T00:00:00Z

    Clipper Teas, the organic and Fairtrade hot drinks supplier, is to be sold off, it is understood. Clipper's founders Lorraine and Michael Brehme had received 10 bids and were whittling these down to a shortlist of five, a source close to...

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    Company Profile - Mangajo

    2007-11-05T08:41:00Z

    Company: Mangajo
    Established: 2003
    Turnover: £5m
    Number of lines: 6

    Launching a tea-based chilled drink in a country that stalwartly regards tea as something that should only be served hot doesn’t seem like the most sensible approach…

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    Company Profile Mangajo

    2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Launching a tea-based chilled drink in a country that stalwartly regards tea as something that should only be served hot doesn't seem like the most sensible approach for a start-up company. And indeed, in its early years green tea drink company...

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    The Challenge

    2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Unilever's Lipton Ice Tea brand is the best-known rival to Mangajo although the majority of the products are made from black tea rather than green tea and are marketed as a mainstream source of refreshment rather than a niche product....

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    acid test - Yorkshire Tea: Tea Loaf

    2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Expert's verdict: 8/10 ?The packaging works well and has a traditional feel, which makes you think of an old-fashioned tea room. It plays on its heritage and it works. Unfortunately the Try Me Free sticker detracts from the packaging and it is...

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    Campaign trail: Taylors of Harrogate

    2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Taylors of Harrogate has turned the spotlight on its Yorkshire Tea brand in the latest burst of TV advertising for the range. Due to hit the small screen from 21 October, the ad focuses on the brand's newly-launched marmalade cake and...

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    Tea

    2007-09-15T00:00:00Z

    Tea accounts for 33% of the total hot beverages market, but despite this it seems fewer people are drinking regular black tea and are turning to more exotic, premium or healthier options. Standard tea has declined in volume but a push...

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    Speciality tea

    2007-09-15T00:00:00Z

    Speciality teas such as Earl Grey, Assam and English Breakfast continue to do well as consumers trade up to more premium options. The sector is worth £48m and has grown 9.2% [Nielsen MAT w/e 30 June 2007]. Twinings is a star performer in...

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    Soundbites

    2007-09-15T00:00:00Z

    ?"Hundreds of cups of Clipper Green tea are consumed every minute at the moment, a phenomenal figure compared with a few years ago. We think the switch is due to lifestyle changes, greater choice in the stores and the fact that diet and...

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    A new meaning for instant

    2007-09-15T00:00:00Z

    Instant coffee still represents a huge portion of the UK's hot beverages market with a 44% share, but value sales dropped 0.6% last year according to TNS [w/e 17 June 2007], as consumers traded up to premium, non-instant...

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    green tea thrives as a healthy proposition

    2007-09-15T00:00:00Z

    Consumers are taking on board the health benefits of green tea, and this sector has grown by 11.6% to £11.6m [Nielsen MAT w/e 30 June 2007]. "Green tea continues to grow," says Waitrose's Michael Simpson-Jones. "I believe the interest...

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    Fruit

    2007-09-15T00:00:00Z

    Innovation is to the fore in the fruit and herbal tea sector with sales up 4.4% year-on-year as new varieties are introduced [TNS w/e 17 June 2007].The challenge in this sector has always been the taste. "Most fruit teas disappoint, with...