All articles by Niamh Leonard-Bedwell – Page 16
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NewsThe Sidemen partners with New World Foods to launch meat snacking range
The flavours in the range are inspired by the sauces available from The Sidemen’s chain of fried chicken shops
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NewsTyrrells rolls out 25% recycled plastic crisps packs
Tyrrells owner KP Snacks claims to have removed 1,100 tonnes of plastic packaging across its portfolio over the past decade
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NewsPeperami launches Tapas sticks, inspired by Spanish charcuterie
They will roll into retailers in April
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NewsFree-from brand Crave launches peanut-free take on peanut butter
The spread is made from roasted sunflower seeds
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NewsBirds Eye adds trio of frozen pasta meals to Steamfresh lineup
The innovations responded to ‘high consumer demand for convenient, easy-to-cook, tasty and nutritious meals’, said Birds Eye
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Range PreviewKey innovation trends from retailers’ Easter 2024 range previews
The retailers always manage to put a new spin on Easter treats from chocolate eggs to hot cross buns – and 2024 is no exception
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RankingsWhere next for Britain’s Biggest Brands?
As cash-strapped shoppers turn to own label, brands are innovating to win them back. But danger lurks for those who fail to pitch their NPD astutely
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Comment & OpinionOwn label progress means brands must put their focus on value
The supermarkets are doing a good job of convincing shoppers their own lines are just as good as brands
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NewsQuality Street unveils new look for The Purple One and Orange Crunch
The colour of the wrappers and flavour of the sweets will remain the same
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NewsAustralian biscuit brand Tim Tam secures UK grocery listings
Originally inspired by British Penguin biscuits, Tim Tams were launched by Australian biscuit manufacturer Arnott’s in 1964
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NewsNaked Sprout disputes findings its toilet rolls contain just 4% bamboo
Consumer watchdog Which? found bamboo rolls from three out of five brands to contain low levels of the material
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KVI TrackerEaster chocolate prices soar up to 50% in the supermarkets
The Grocer’s analysis found 227 out of 386 seasonal chocolate SKUs available in the big four were more expensive this year
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NewsModern Baker signs three-year licensing agreement with Hovis
The deal will see the brands work together to manufacture, develop and distribute a range of healthier baking products
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NewsCadbury adds chunky Dairy Milk & More filled chocolate bars
Billed as ‘the ultimate treat’, the bars have an rsp of £2.75 each
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NewsNeat adds refillable foaming toilet cleaner to eco-friendly lineup
The NPD has launched via the brand’s webstore
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InterviewsMerchant Gourmet’s Richard Peake on plant-based’s bright future
The UPF backlash has fuelled demand for less ‘complicated’ ingredients, says Merchant Gourmet’s MD. He’s now innovating to capture that market
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KVI TrackerPeanut butter battle rages at the retailers despite crop shortages
Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Lidl have all dropped their shelf prices
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NewsMars Pet Nutrition appoints Natalia Ball global chief growth officer
Ball joins from her current role as global VP of pet specialty retailing and chief brand officer for Royal Canin
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NewsCapri-Sun unveils first recyclable polypropylene drinks pouch
The pouch features an OPRL and can be recycled with other soft plastics at supermarket collection points
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NewsPepsiCo brings trio of Extra Flamin’ Hot crisps to UK retail
‘Shoppers are looking for elevated snacking experiences and intense flavours,’ said PepsiCo