All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 23
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NewsSainsbury's and Tesco recall more free-from products over gluten fears
Muffins sold at Sainsbury’s and Tesco have today (10 June) joined the 20 lines recalled by supplier Genius Foods at the weekend
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NewsRapeseed oil benefits flagged up by researchers
Scottish cold-pressed rapeseed oil could help reduce the risk of heart disease more than oils from other sources, researchers have claimed.
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NewsWaitrose launches first Prosecco magnum
Rolling out from this week, the San Leo Prosecco Magnum (rsp: £20.99) contains 1,500ml of wine versus the 750ml in a standard bottle
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NewsPremier Foods calls time on 'power brands' strategy
Premier Foods’ switch to a more category-focussed approach has effectively spelt the end of its ‘power brands’ strategy.
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NewsThe Coconut Collaborative creates overseas free-from success
The business is this month rolling out its coconut-based yoghurts - which are free from dairy, soya and gluten – to 70 Franprix and 75 Monoprix stores in France
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NewsHoney Monster Foods get latest Minions tie-up
The supplier is launching a limited-edition banana-flavoured version of its Honey Monster Puffs into Asda stores
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NewsVita Coco keeps it simple with biggest-ever marketing push
The £2m European push includes digital, social, outdoor and retail activity, and includes 21 outdoor ads around Waterloo
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NewsGluten contamination recall for branded and own-label free-from lines
Twenty free-from products including crumpets and pizza bases have been pulled from shelves over fears they may contain gluten.
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NewsOff-trade beers sales up 3.8% year on year to 13.8m barrels
Off-trade volume sales of beer have risen 3.8% in the past 12 months, according to new figures from the British Beer & Pub Association. BBPA data published today (8 June) shows supermarkets and off-licenses drove the growth in the beer market, selling the equivalent of 13.8 million ...
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NewsNestlé Maggi noodles to be FSA tested after India lead reports
Although Nestlé insisted all its products were ‘absolutely safe for consumption’, it has pulled its Maggi noodles from shelves in India
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Analysis & FeaturesBudget own label ranges dodge supermarket price war deflation
Grocery prices have crashed in the wake of the supermarket price war – but not in the case of many budget own-label lines
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Analysis & FeaturesRamadan: how retailers can generate the best seasonal sales
Ramadan has become an established part of retailers’ seasonal calendars, but the right offer is vital
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NewsBig Bear launches free-from Fox's Candy Bear range
Big Bear Confectionery has kicked off plans to build its branded business with the launch of a free-from sweets range…
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NewsQuaker Oats rolls out new ranges to tap granola boom
Quaker Oats is launching a major push into the booming granola market…
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Tropicana Essentials - Mango, Passionfruit & Pumpkin
With health a key concern in the juice drinks market – and Tropicana’s stevia-sweetened Trop50 in decline
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test:Tesco Burger Kit with Pulled Pork
Part of Tesco’s premium Finest range, this line directly taps the pulled meat boom…
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NewsBig Bear launches brands push with free-from Fox's sweets
Big Bear Confectionery has kicked off plans to build its branded business with the launch of a free-from sweets range under its Fox’s brand.
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NewsPesto on toast? Sacla' launches mini-pot to tap new occasions
Sacla’ Pesto Shots make their debut in Waitrose next week Sacla’ is aiming to widen the use of pesto with the launch of ‘stock melt’-format single-serve portions. Rolling into Waitrose from next week, they are sold in a pack containing four 45g pots of the brand’s best-selling ...
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NewsPepsiCo to distribute Cheetos in UK for first time in 25 years
PepsiCo is bringing US snack brand Cheetos to the UK convenience channel.
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NewsKa-pow! Superheroes help double grocers' movie toy sales
Supermarket sales of movie-related toys have doubled in two years and are set to receive a further boost from the upcoming Star Wars movie.