All Rice, pasta & noodles articles
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Range Preview
Preview some of the 130 new launches into Waitrose’s No.1 range
New additions include sausage from pigs sired by pedigree Hampshire boars and Belgian blonde chocolate florentines from a Dorset bakery founded in 1916
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Comment and Opinion
Too hot to handle? The dangers of gen Z’s addiction to spice
Fuego, Flamin’ Hot, Volcano… just some of the flavour descriptors on ultra-spicy snacks gaining popularity among young shoppers
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News
Denmark recalls Korean noodle brand Samyang for ‘poisoning’ risk
Consuming large quantities of chilli poses a particular risk to children and frail adults
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Category Report
Rice, pulses & noodles trends 2024: Oodles of noodles
Convenience, affordability and a growing appetite for Asian food are driving gains for noodles. How are suppliers capitalising?
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News
Crosta & Mollica recalls pasta sauce over fears it may contain glass
The upmarket Italian brand has urged shoppers not consume the product
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Comment and Opinion
Chef Reactions: sarcastic expert entertains with cutting food video takedowns
Social media is awash with cookery videos. And most of them are terrible
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Range Preview
See the full range of Bakkavor’s new Indian-style ready meals in Tesco
Tesco aisles just got a dash of Indian flair with a new modern Indian ready meal range
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News
Tesco adds legion of ready meals in major chilled foods shake-up
Leading the revamp is the ‘plant-led’ Root & Soul private label range
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Range Preview
The Real Greek launches restaurant-style ready meals into Tesco
Restaurant chain The Real Greek is set to bring a slice of the Mediterranean to the British Isles with a 15-SKU new range
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Profiles and QandAs
Ibis Rice’s Nicholas Spencer on Cambodia, dancing and Chris Packham
‘I grew up watching The Really Wild Show and admire Chris Packham – having him as brand ambassador for Ibis Rice is a dream come true’
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News
Nice Rice secures six-figure investment to build sustainable rice category
Nice Rice has closed a six-figure investment round to help with its mission to champion environmentally friendly products and grow the sustainable rice category in the UK
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News
Birds 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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Comment and Opinion
Pot Noodle’s office slurper disgusts colleagues… and viewers
The idea is to reaffirm Pot Noodle’s ‘no nonsense’ status, cementing its appeal to rebels
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News
Sun Hee launches 20 Korean-inspired SKUs into Tesco
The range includes cooking sauces, udon noodle bowls and meal kits
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News
Morrisons installs Zizzi bays in ‘biggest frozen change since 2019’
A 17-strong product range – spanning side dishes, main courses and desserts – will roll into the retailer on 8 January
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Range Preview
New products hitting British supermarkets for Veganuary 2024
Household names and challenger brands alike are gearing up to capitalise on Veganuary
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Analysis and Features
Rice, noodles & pasta 2023: Resilient rice volumes rise despite price
Average price per kilo is £2.66, up 9.9% year on year
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Analysis and Features
Will 2024 bring an end to key commodity turbulence?
Buyers will be hoping for the ‘semblance of normality’ experts predict – but El Niño and other costs mean it won’t be simple
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News
Tea and bananas: £8bn worth of Britain’s favourite food imports at risk
Climate change is badly hitting the countries that provide £8bn worth of food imports to the UK every year
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News
Green Isle launches Ottimo frozen fresh filled pasta range into Tesco
The pasta is frozen ‘at its freshest’ to ensure it maintains its texture and nutrients