All Hot beverages articles – Page 51
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Fairtrade bean first hits market
Cafédirect is tapping into burgeoning consumer thirst for premium, ethically produced hot drinks with the launch of the UK’s first Fairtrade whole coffee bean range.The market leader in Fairtrade hot drinks has developed three products...
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Kenco’s sustainability debut
Kraft Foods is launching an instant coffee, called Kenco Sustainable Development, made entirely from beans from certified sustainable sauces.The coffee, which will be available first in Waitrose and then other major UK supermarkets this autumn,...
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Hurricane aftermath threatens coffee supply
Approximately 8% of the world’s coffee supply could be destroyed in flooding left by hurricane Katrina which ripped through parts of the US at the weekend.The 96,000 tonne supply is stored in warehouses in New Orleans but is under threat...
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A healthy dose all in a gulp
Fruit juices, milk, yoghurt products and tea are being promoted as a healthy, quick and easy breakfastWith health the focus of the breakast fixture as a whole, it’s no surprise that the drinks sector is also addressing the issue, with...
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Early Days
>>A look at how a new Tea is performingProduct:twinings everyday teaCompany:twiningsLaunch date:january 2005Speciality tea maker Twinings took a gamble when it decided to launch its first tea for...
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Old Favourites
>>A Cuppa that’s stood the test of timeProduct:PG TipsCompany:Unilever Uk FoodsLaunch date:1869Famous as a nation of tea drinkers, the Brits have not been short of brands, or own-label products, to...
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Cappuccino a hit in a carton
Coffee-lovers can get a caffeine hit with a new cappuccino product in a carton.It comes in original and creamy varieties and is being brought to the UK by Zappuccino this summer, after a successful launch in Spain.The coffee, which can be...
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Sencha Green gets camomile line
Jacksons is adding a camomile version to its green tea range.The company said consumers were increasingly drinking speciality and quality teas on an everyday basis.The Sencha Green Tea range is a blend of Chinese and Indonesian teas, which...
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Meantime spices up specialist beers
Meantime microbrewery has reformulated its chocolate and coffee beers and put up the price in order to offer a more premium product.
Alistair Hook, owner of the London brewery, said that while the original products, which were available… -
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Premier Foods to sell Typhoo?
Premier Foods has reportedly put its tea brand Typhoo up for sale with a £100m price tag.Weekend reports said Premier has appointed Icelandic investment bank Islandbanki to handle the sale, which has already sparked interest from potential...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: Twinings Iced TeaCompany: TwiningsPrice: 89p per 400ml bottleTwinings’ range of iced teas consists of six...
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Galaxy promises choc delight
Galaxy is promising to open up a new sector in the everyday block chocolate category with the launch of Promises, an everyday luxury chocolate.Promises – which comes in four flavours: Roast Hazelnut, Caramel Crunch, Cocoa Crisp and Rich Coffee...
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Hit or Miss?
>>How one of 2004's top launches is faringProduct: Tetley Plus tea bagsCompany: TetleyLaunch date: February 2004Tetley last year decided to transform its struggling Tea:Therapy brand into...
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Working Week
>>neil mcleod, brand manager, fairtrade coffee supplier cafédirectNeil McLeod is the brand manager at Fairtrade coffee supplier Cafédirect, but his job focus has recently turned from promoting the company’s coffee brands,...
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Radio-active cup of tea with Fry
Twinings is launching a national radio campaign for its speciality teas with actor Stephen Fry, as it forges ahead with its plan to double its UK business by 2008.Fry, who has been fronting TV commercials for the brand’s first everyday tea,...
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CCE-Nestlé get together for iced tea
Following falling sales of fizzy drinks in the UK, Coca-Cola Enterprises is moving into the iced tea category with the launch of Nestea Iced Tea.CCE said the move was in response to increasing consumer demand for adult, non-carbonated drinks....
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The best possible taste
Union Coffee Roasters has a way with beans, says Stefan ChomkaAsk Jeremy Torz, director of Union Coffee Roasters, to describe his coffee and words such as “strong” and “smooth” are conspicuous by their absence.Torz instead likes...
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Coffee prices are set to soar
Coffee prices in supermarkets are set to rise sharply after key exporters warned there would be a shortfall in raw material.Brazil, Colombia and Vietnam have all estimated that the market will be left wanting after poor growing conditions in...