All articles by Niamh Leonard-Bedwell – Page 56
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NewsBakkavor offers factory workers ‘exceptional’ pay increase of up to 14.8%
The majority of its 14,000 factory workers’ earnings will increase by between 1% to 14.8% depending on level of skill and shifts worked
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NewsMondelez looks set to launch even bigger Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons spin-off ‘Mega Buttons’
The confectionery giant told The Grocer it was always looking at the ‘latest innovations and flavour trends’
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NewsDash adds wonky mango-flavoured sparkling water to its lineup
The brand had saved the “rejected knobbly, bobbly mangoes, fusing the wonderfully unwanted wonky fruit into freshly-sprung, sparkling water”, it said
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NewsHeinz launches Made for Veggiez sauces to accompany plant-based meals
The innovation would “drive a category growth by attracting new consumers to sauces who currently don’t have an option for their food preferences”, said Heinz
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NewsTissues shortage as illness and supply woes combine
At the time of writing, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose had flagged the issue with availability notices on their websites
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NewsSozyë debuts vegan fish and oyster sauce alternatives made from seaweed
The sauces offered “kind and healthy food alternatives without compromising on taste”, said Sozyë
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NewsEvian launches its first sparkling water in a can
The innovation and new 330ml aluminium can format represented ‘new possibilities for the brand’, said Evian
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NewsHappier Beauty to launch zero-waste refillable toothpaste dispenser
The NPD would provide ‘a truly circular refillable and reusable solution’, to daily dental care, said the brand
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NewsHoly Moly launches ‘creamy’ vegan dips duo for Veganuary
Tzatziki and Smoky Garlic Aioli promised “creamy indulgence without any compromise on taste”, said Holy Moly
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NewsThe Uncommon becomes ‘first UK winemaker’ to achieve B Corp status
The certification signalled ‘a shift towards greater accountability and transparency’ in the wine industry, said The Uncommon
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NewsBrits to pay more for sushi as rice prices surge
‘Right now the entire industry is clamouring to buy the rice that they need, and this is driving the price up’, said Eurostar Commodities director Jason Bull
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NewsPremier Foods takes Ambrosia into breakfast category with porridge pot trio
The ambient pots were ideal for shoppers seeking a convenient breakfast option, said Premier Foods
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NewsBetter Nature rebrands tempeh range and adds NPD for Veganuary
The new look would celebrate “the unique benefits of tempeh, not as a meat alternative, but as an extraordinary food in its own right”, said Better Nature
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NewsCandy Kittens range becomes fully vegan following Eton Mess revamp
Going fully vegan had always been an ambition for the brand, as sustainability was a ‘top priority’, it said
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NewsLinda McCartney’s adds swathe of chilled and frozen products for Veganuary
Its chilled ready-to-eat range features the likes of vegan chorizo cocktail sausages and katsu chicken bites
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven of the most impactful grocery PR stunts of 2021
They say there’s no such thing as bad publicity. For reasons both good and bad, these brands made headlines with some particularly bold PR stunts this year. Here’s our pick of the most effective ones from 2021
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NewsTrueStart Coffee certified as B Corp with ‘outstanding’ eco credentials
It had ‘met the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance’, said TrueStart
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NewsSeven Brothers launches alcohol-free beer for Dry January
The ‘hoppy craft ale’ was ‘the perfect solution to 31 days sober’, said Seven Brothers
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NewsFroneri claims category first with Extrême cookie cone ice cream
The NPD combined ‘two much-loved treats, cookies and ice cream, into one ultimate cone of indulgence’, said Froneri
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NewsWilliam Grant & Sons launches ‘immersive’ spirits activation at Sainsbury’s
The activation aims to tap three spirits trends identified by Sainsbury’s for the holiday season: at-home cocktails, gifting and trading up