All Soft drinks articles – Page 106
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NewsInnocent founder Reed buys into DNA tester
Innocent Drinks founder Richard Reed has bought a stake in food testing company Geneius.
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NewsUS giant set to stir up own-label tea market
The world's biggest own-label tea company wants to stir up excitement in the UK market following the acquisition of a small Dorset company. The US-based Harris Tea Company acquired Wimborne-based own-label tea business Keith Spicer on 31...
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NewsIrn-Bru rebrands Diet drink as Sugar Free
AG Barr has changed the name of its Irn-Bru Diet brand to Irn-Bru Sugar Free to cash in on growth in low-calorie soft drinks.
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NewsClipper Teas revamps for consistency
Clipper Teas has revamped its hot chocolate and coffee lines to create a consistent look across its portfolio. The new-look products, rolling out now, feature hand-drawn designs in line with Clipper's tea packaging, which was updated in...
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NewsYazoo offers free cinema to shoppers
Yazoo has teamed up with 85 independent cinemas to offer shoppers the chance to swap their bottle of the milkshake for a free cinema ticket. The promotion will run across nine million 500g bottles of Yazoo from next month. To...
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NewsCampaign Trail: Innocent's fuel for superheroes
Innocent Drinks £2.7m TV campaign brings a whole new meaning to the phrase superfood. The ad starts this week and features a smoothie dressed in a Superman-style red cape flying around saving consumers from the temptation of unhealthy snacks....
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Beverage cartons meet challenge
Sir, Following your article about Innocent juices and beverage cartons ('Innocent plumping for plastic fantastic in juices', The Grocer, 18 December), I would like to draw your attention to the great work on recycling undertaken by the beverage...
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NewsVimto maker Nichols trumpets strong end to 2010
Vimto maker Nichols has claimed a significant increase in profits in its latest trading update.
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NewsGSK braced for Ribena plant strike action
Workers are GlaxoSmithKline start voting today on whether to strike in protest over a pay freeze at the company’s Ribena factory.
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NewsSundance to expand with detox juice
A juice company that claims to have created a new premium standard for fresh juices, has launched a new variant in time for the detox season. Sundance Partners' carrot, apple & ginger juice, which launches in the new year, claims to...
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Comment & OpinionAd of the Week: Coke unveils an immaculate deception
While shop windows swap witches' hats for Santa caps before we've bitten the heads, Ozzy-style, from our Halloween gelatine bats, the festive season doesn't truly begin until Coke unveils its latest Christmas ad.
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Galaxy Frothy Top Hot Chocolate
Galaxy Frothy Top product will enable consumers to create the luxury of a coffee shop experience in their own lounge, claims Mars
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NewsGSK in £162m deal for Maximuscle maker
Lucozade maker GlaxoSmithKline is set to beef up its sports nutrition portfolio with the acquisition of Maximuscle owner Maxinutrition.
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NewsPercol puts a spoon in Espresso
Ethical brand Percol is packing a teaspoon into selected coffee jars in a quirky in-pack promotion. From this week, all jars of Percol Espresso instant coffee (rsp: £2.99) will contain a premium stainless steel spoon as part of a 'while...
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NewsCherrygood sets goal of £100m sales in 10 years
Ambitious juice brand Cherrygood is hoping to compete with Ocean Spray by using a new £600,000 loan from Clydesdale Bank to expand into world markets and introduce new lines to its blossoming UK line-up. The London-based company, which...
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NewsVimto maker Nichols adds non-exec Longworth
Soft drinks group Nichols has named former Asda and Tesco board member John Longworth as a non-executive director.
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NewsKenco takes on rival with premium sachet
Kenco is locking horns with Starbucks with the launch of its own range of premium instant coffee sachets.
The Kraft brand’s Millicano Wholebean Instant line will be similar in format to Starbucks Via single-serve packets, which hit Tesco… -
NewsInnocent loses VAT fight
Innocent has lost its fight on VAT charges on smoothies. The tax tribunal ruling came after Innocent challenged its tax bill by arguing its smoothies were "a liquefied fruit salad" rather than a "beverage".
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Red Bull plans special can to celebrate twin success
Red Bull is to build on the success of its double Formula 1 win by launching a special limited-edition can in the new year, The Grocer can reveal and it tactfully features both champion driver Sebastian Vettel and vanquished teammate Mark...
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Percol thrives in ‘tough’ Fairtrade coffee sector
Fairtrade coffee is being divided into winners and "casualties", according to supplier Percol, which this week diversified into roasted beans. Over the past year, Food Brands Group-owned Percol has gained new Fairtrade instant coffee...