Archive of all supplier articles – Page 200
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NewsIs Quorn still cool enough to help rescue Premier Foods?
Suitors are said to be circling one of Premier Foods’ key brands as it struggles to cut its debt mountain. But who will want Quorn, asks Simon Mowbray
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NewsCastel deal could boost SAB Miller in Africa
SAB Miller is eyeing a £6bn swoop for the African beer business of Groupe Castel, the French brewer that owns the Nicolas off-licence chain.
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Arla ‘iron lady of dairy’ moves to Danish parent
Arla Foods is to lose its deputy CEO Hanne Sondergaard as the "iron lady of dairy" is to take on a global role at parent company Arla Foods amba. Sondergaard has held a number of roles at Arla Foods UK and its Danish parent, Arla Foods...
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Kraft's glass is half empty
The story reads like an April Fool prank, albeit not a great one. But last time we checked, it was September.
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NewsCadbury drops ‘glass and a half’ claim from Dairy Milk
Cadbury has dropped its famous ‘glass and a half’ milk claim from wrappers of Dairy Milk.
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NewsUnilever adds to haircare with swoop for Tresemmé maker
Unilever has swooped to acquire the US-based maker of Tresemmé and Alberto VO5 shampoos in a deal worth $3.7bn (£2.34bn).
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NewsWhy is the UK so rubbish at recycling? Try the label for size
The industry derided Bill Bryson’s call to bring back a bottle deposit scheme, but does it have better alternatives to boost recycling, asks Nick Hughes
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NewsAre you ready for a future without water?
Drought is casting a deep shadow over the business world. But a unified voice remains out of reach, writes Rob Brown
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NewsUS hit Powerade Zero rolling out to UK retail
Coca-Cola announced this week that it is introducing Powerade Zero to the UK and insisted it had no plans to ditch Wayne Rooney as brand ambassador.
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Arla reveals eco-friendly ‘next-gen’ dairy location
Arla Foods' £150m "next-generation" dairy will be located on a 70-acre site in Aylesbury, The Grocer can exclusively reveal. Since Arla announced its intention to build the dairy last November, it has remained tight-lipped as to the...
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NewsTles of Titania: Learning the P&G way
My short but successful PR career has already taught me a number of things.
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NewsArla follows Unilever in pushing umbrella brand
Arla Foods UK has embarked on a major new communications and rebranding drive to increase consumer awareness of the brand behind household brands such as Anchor, Lurpak and Cravendale.
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Probe ‘not a threat’ to Unilever-Sara Lee deal
The City has dismissed suggestions the European Commission's extended probe into Unilever's proposed purchase of Sara Lee's European personal care business could thwart the deal.In May, the EC said initial investigation of the £1bn...
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Focus On Rice & Noodles: Four to watch
Premier Foods responded to consumer demand for an extra taste hit in savoury noodles with the launch of Batchelor's Super Saucy Noodles (rsp: 69p) in June.
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Oxo range extended into Spag Bol cubes
Premier Foods has done an Italian job on its iconic British brand Oxo and given the new line a very different look. Rolling out next month with an rsp of £1.39, Oxo Spag Bol Recipe Cubes contain a selection of herbs, spices and…
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Arla Foods muscles into cottage cheese with own-label lines
Arla Foods has made its debut in UK cottage cheese and taken half the own-label market in one go. The UK subsidiary of the Scandinavian dairy giant started supplying own-label cottage cheese to Tesco last week and will supply Asda from...
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P&G appoints Picou as its supply chain director
Monique Picou, named this week as Procter & Gamble's new supply chain director, says she is excited about the prospect of entering the "hugely competitive landscape" of UK grocery.Picou took up the role of supply network operations...
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Molson Coors: Grolsch can survive hit to sales
Molson Coors says it is prepared to take "the short-term hits" on its struggling Grolsch brand and that it will continue to eschew promotions in an attempt to boost long-term sales. Although sales of the 400-year old Dutch beer have...
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Unilever dips into Danish ice cream with Diplom-Is deal
Unilever has added to its ice cream portfolio after snapping up the Danish arm of manufacturer Diplom-Is.
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More Xtreme flavours for P&G Pringles
P&G is bringing out two new Pringles flavours under its Xtreme banner Hot Paprika & Smoky Bacon and Spicy Sour Cream & Onion. The new flavours will roll out on 1 August under the Pringles Xtreme brand, which was launched...