Archive of all Nestlé articles – Page 31

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    Nestlé arms link to aim for Monster takings from Disney's la

    2002-01-05T00:00:00Z

    Nestlé's chilled desserts, confectionery and cereals arms are uniting for their first co-ordinated launch this week, with the arrival of products based on the new Disney/ Pixar film, Monsters Inc. The range includes I Screams ­ a milky dessert with...

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    Rowlands gets to grips with Treats and Nestlé at Richmond

    2001-12-08T00:00:00Z

    Richmond Frozen Confectionery has appointed David Rowlands as director of impulse and foodservice. He will have responsibility for developing the independent, wholesaler and foodservice businesses for Treats and Nestlé brands. Rowlands was...

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    Winter bites at Nestlé Rowntree

    2001-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Nestlé Rowntree has created a big freeze for winter with frosty variants of Fruit Pastilles, Smarties and Milkybar Buttons for kids. Available for a "limited period only", the new variants are launched on Monday (October 22) in frosty packaging...

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    Nestlé UK Ltd

    2001-09-22T00:00:00Z

    Nestle UK Ltd St Georges House Croydon Surrey CR9 1NR Tel: 020 8686 3333 Fax: 020 8667 5031 Email: alison.kemp@uk.nestle.com web: www.nestle.com Key personnel Nestle Managing Director Food Division Peter Mayes Commercial Director ...

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    Sykes takes reins of Nestlé UK

    2001-07-07T00:00:00Z

    Heir apparent Alastair Sykes has succeeded Peter Blackburn as chairman and chief executive of Nestlé UK. Sykes, 48, joined Nestlé in 1998 as md of York based Nestlé Rowntree. He was recruited from Spillers UK where he was also md. Sykes will be...

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    Nestlé Go! malfunctions

    2001-03-24T00:00:00Z

    Nestlé has written off millions of pounds as it withdraws its flagship LC1 Go! probiotic milk drink from the UK and France. The company invested heavily in print and TV marketing of the fermented dairy drink which was introduced in the UK in 1998....

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    The Grocer guide to confectionery: Nestlé Rowntree

    2001-03-24T00:00:00Z

    (an advertising supplement) Nestlé Rowntree York YO91 1XY Tel: 01904 604604 Fax: 01904 603306 E-mail: helen.hill@nestlegb.nestle.com Website: www.nestle.com Key personnel Sales Director Peter Basham Sales Communications Manager Graham...

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    Nestlé cool over backing for ice cream

    2001-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Exclusive Mary Carmichael Nestlé is adding six products to its ice cream portfolio this year and focusing on its five major brands, but it's not offering much on the consumer marketing menu. The company plans trade ads from March. "We're focusing...

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    Nestlé's win-win'

    2001-02-10T00:00:00Z

    Nestlé is running a 10% extra free promotion across key impulse countlines from February 12 while stocks last. Promotional packs of Kit Kat Chunky, Aero Chunky, Rolo, Toffee Crisp, Giant Smarties and Rowntree's Bursting Bugs carry a 10% Extra...

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    Nestlé and Mars: Kit Kat in tit for tat

    2000-10-07T00:00:00Z

    A war of words has broken out between Nestlé and Mars over which company has the country's biggest selling chocolate bar. Nestlé said ACNielsen research figures for April 1999 to July 2000 show sales of KitKat Chunky outstripping Mars bars by 7% in...

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    Nestlé: Blackburn set to retire

    2000-09-30T00:00:00Z

    Peter Blackburn, chairman and chief executive of Nestlé UK, is to retire next year after 35 years with the group. Blackburn, 59, joined what was then Mackintosh as an accountant in 1966 and worked his way up through the ranks, becoming Nestlé UK...

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    Nestle: MN&N fury as new Milkybar runs short

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    A leading c-store retailer has slammed Nestlé over supply problems surrounding its new Milkybar Choo. Scottish group Morning, Noon & Night complains it is receiving a fraction of the cases requested. Its wholesaler Aberness Foods has 42 cases a...

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    Nestlé guns for full visibility with Super Seven

    2000-03-18T00:00:00Z

    Nestlé Ice Cream is backing its brands with a £7.5 investment and a pledge to make its range "the most visible ice cream brand on the street and in the freezer". The budget will support what Nestle defines as its Super Seven' must stock brands:...