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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Kabuto Noodles
Kabuto Noodles is a samurai-themed pot snack, which has been designed to “inject a bit of fun and life into a known product”, much like Innocent and Gü have done in their respective categories.
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Analysis and FeaturesCurrency swings so extreme that hedging is a crapshoot
Inflation and soaring commodity costs are forcing more producers to try to hedge against currency fluctuations – with mixed results, says Michael Kapoor
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: O! So Natural Fruit Crisps
The freeze-dried fruit crisps are aimed at plugging a gap for more flavourful fruit crisps.
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Pizza Express sauce
The premium-priced sauces are aimed at encouraging current pasta sauce users to trade up, as well as recruiting new users from the brand’s restaurants.
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Aero Caramel
Nestlé predicted the new bar would meet a consumer preference for lighter, portionable bars over larger “gut fill” bars such as Mars and Snickers.
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Acid Test: Limoncé
The shape of the bottle is interesting and the colour gives it instant shelf appeal, but the fact that it doesn't say Limoncello on the label might mystify potential buyers as to what is in the bottle.
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Galaxy Frothy Top Hot Chocolate
Galaxy Frothy Top product will enable consumers to create the luxury of a coffee shop experience in their own lounge, claims Mars
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Blavod
The revamp of the brand, including the addition of a black bottle, will help firmly position the tipple as a premium spirit, claims Blavod.
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Crabbie’s Mulled Ginger Wine
Crabbie’s Mulled Ginger Wine offers a festive option for consumers looking to trade up to an indulgent premium product, claims Halewood.
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Findus Fresher Taste
Findus is positioning the range as “fresh food, frozen” and said the NPD would create an entirely new sub-category of premium, frozen ready meals.
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Rolo Potz
R&R is expecting Potz to plug a gap for a more everyday ice cream treat that can also rival premium tubs from the likes of Ben & Jerry’s through to Häagen-Dazs.
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: VnC Cocktails
Ready-to-serve cocktails that take the hassle out of making them from scratch, but still claim to taste like the bar-made version, owing to natural fruit content.
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Lovetub by Farmhouse Fare
Unashamedly indulgent, Lovetub was launched to meet a market opportunity for a pudding that can be eaten while slouched on the sofa, as an alternative to ice cream
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Wagon Tree Chenin Blanc
Treasury says the new tipple will plug a gap in the growing South African wine category for a contemporary premium-quality brand at an affordable price.
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The Big Interview
Big interview: Chris Mason - The master builder
After the buyout of C&C Group’s spirit business, First Drinks boss Chris Mason is sharpening his axe for some giant slaying. Alex Beckett reports
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Analysis and FeaturesIs price guarantee a bluff or did Asda just play a blinder?
Asda has taken price rivalry to a new level with a guarantee that it will refund the difference if shoppers can buy cheaper elsewhere. Adam Leyland and Elinor Zuke report
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Promo Dynamic: World Cup noise kicks off with Carlsberg’s entry
The launch of its World Cup campaign has pushed Carlsberg into the top 10, while Easter offers put Cadbury and Nestlé at the top, says Alex Beckett
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The Grocer Price Index: As prices start to slide again, will inflation be short lived?
Supermarket prices have fallen 0.7% since last month, thanks to lower prices pretty much across the board, say Alex Beckett and Michael Barker
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Will high-value M&A deals stay locked out in the cold?
Insolvency buyouts were behind much of last year’s M&A activity and this year is unlikely to see a return…
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The Grocer Price Index: Why a falling inflation rate doesn’t mean lower prices
Despite prices going up in December because of the VAT increase and offers being cut back on staple items, inflation on food actually fell. James Ball reports