All articles by Niamh Leonard-Bedwell – Page 55
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NewsOriginal Source set to launch refillable shower gels in Tesco
Its two ‘most popular’ shower gels – Tingly Mint & Tea Tree and Tropical Coconut & Shea Butter – will be available in one-litre refill pouches
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NewsBrewDog opens £12m bio-energy plant at Ellon base
The brewer claimed the anaerobic digester would power the production of 176 million pints annually at its Ellon headquarters
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NewsSambazon adds frozen ready-to-eat açai bowls in fully recyclable packaging
The bowls – which launched in the US last year – were ‘extremely popular with those seeking healthy options on the go’, Sambazon claimed
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NewsVita Coco reformulates Choc-o-lot drink to add ‘fibre benefits’
The reformulation – intended to ‘help consumers feel fuller for longer as well as aid digestion’ – comes less than a year after the product’s initial launch
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NewsThis reformulates ‘chicken’ pieces to create ‘meatiest product yet’
The meat alternative brand has partnered with seasoning supplier Schwartz to promote the launch and provide ‘recipe inspiration’ to shoppers
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NewsCawston Press launches £500k campaign and 750ml sparkling drinks duo
The campaign – which includes above the line media, out of home, PR, sampling, promotions and social media activity – represents the brand’s biggest investment to date
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NewsMini Cheddars gets two 'street food-inspired' limited-edition flavours
The limited-edition snacks would appeal to ‘younger adults seeking trend-led flavour variants’, said Pladis
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NewsOrganix adds baby meals and kids’ snacks in ‘biggest shake-up’ to date
The innovations set ‘new standards in the babyfood category, with flavours and textures designed to spark a love of great food’, claimed Organix
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NewsRapeseed oil prices surge by up to 100% amid ongoing Ukraine conflict
Ambient giant Princes confirmed it had faced ’significant inflationary pressures’ after products from two of its cooking oil brands doubled in price
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NewsEnergy drinks startup Energy One debuts with 'functional' duo
Energy One said the range would appeal to millennial shoppers who were seeking ‘food and drink with added functional benefits'
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NewsOxo reformulates wet stock range and adds White Wine variant
NPD aimed to lure home cooks who were shoppers were ‘keen to experiment with new dishes’
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NewsMars vegan chocolate bars delisted by Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
The confectionery giant’s Galaxy Vegan, Bounty Vegan and Topic Vegan have disappeared from all three retailers over recent weeks.
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NewsPeperami expands Chicken Bites lineup with new Roasted flavour
The NPD would appeal ‘to a wider demographic of shoppers looking for better-for-you snacks to incorporate into their daily diets’, said Peperami
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NewsItalian supplier Seggiano adds loose pasta duo for refill stations
The products catered to the growing interest in refillables and ‘the renewed interest in less refined, easily digestible, ancient grains’, said Seggiano
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NewsWonky food delivery service The Wonki Collective debuts in Wandsworth
The London-based direct-to-consumer service aims to deliver shoppers wonky and surplus food at affordable prices
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NewsGin brand designed specifically for shots signs ‘six-figure’ distribution deal
The 37.5% abv cherry blossom-flavoured gin, which is inspired by sweets, is intended to be served as a chilled shot
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NewsMerchant Gourmet enters frozen market with pulses and grains duo
The products had been quickly frozen using an ‘innovative method to blow the cooked quinoa and lentils into the air’, which prevented them from clumping together
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NewsWuka claims category first with size-adjustable period pants
The pants are available in two adjustable sizes, covering four sizes each and eight in total: XS-L and XL-4XL
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NewsLifebuoy reformulates to boost antibacterial protection
The reformulated products met the demand of shoppers, who were looking for ‘increased levels of hygiene in everyday products’, Lifebuoy claimed
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Comment & OpinionPackaging shortages and strikes will hit smaller British drinks brands harder
Small booze brands are already closing at a rate of knots. Now they have to queue behind the major players for bottles and cans