All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 34
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NewsProduction problems lead to shortage of MaltEaster Bunnies
Mars risks ‘un-hoppy’ shoppers and retailers as production problems have led to a shortage of its MaltEaster Bunny…
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NewsFifa and Frozen help Tesco grow Christmas entertainment market share
HMV and Argos other winners as Asda slumps
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NewsBritvic axes Robinsons full-sugar fruit squashes
Britvic is axing all full-sugar lines from its Robinsons fruit squash in a brand relaunch…
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NewsSylvester Stallone to star in Warburtons TV ad campaign
As Rocky he was the heavyweight champion of the world, but has Sylvester Stallone got what it takes to sell bread?
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NewsToy industry records best growth since 2010
Black Friday sales exceeded Christmas sales, and the World Cup lines were a particular success
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NewsDiet Coke ditches the hunks for new ad campaign
The new campaign encourages consumers to embrace their impulsive side
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda Toffee Apple Bakes: acid test
Sold in a two-pack, these frozen bakes comprise puff pastry with a toffee apple filling…
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NewsMark Stanworth steps in as interim CFO at Hovis
Hovis has announced it is seeking a new chief financial officer – while still looking to fill…
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NewsHoney Monster grows up for return to TV ads
Honey Monster is back on TV screens – and this ‘grown-up’ version isn’t asking his mummy…
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NewsAsda delists seven Hovis lines including 800g white & wholemeal
Asda has delisted several leading Hovis bread lines from its range…
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NewsBread: branded loaf falls to 78p - but average price creeps up
Milk has been in the spotlight after Asda cut the price of four-pinters to 89p…
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Comment & OpinionThe yolk's on Mondelez after global Creme Egg backlash
Public objects to paying more for a five-pack than it did for a six-pack last year
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Analysis & FeaturesIceland Mini Chocolate Custard Slices: acid test
This pack of 16 Mini Chocolate Custard Slices was launched late last year as part of Iceland’s Party range…
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Analysis & FeaturesNestlé Gluten Free Cornflakes: acid test
With consumer and retailer interest in free-from food continuing to grow, more major brands are targeting the category…
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NewsMilk is now cheaper than water in the multiples
Supermarket price wars have pushed the price of four-pinter milk below that of some bottled waters…
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NewsCadbury Creme Eggs fans complain on Facebook of smaller packs
Chocolate fans say it’s no yolk that six-packs of Cadbury Creme Eggs have been reduced to five-packs…
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NewsFestive flops: has price war taken toll on Christmas faves?
Supermarket sales of products including turkey and Brussels sprouts slumped this Christmas…
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NewsBurton's: Maryland soft cookies 'to be bigger than Gooeys'
Burton’s Biscuit Co is claiming a first for a mainstream biscuit brand with the launch of soft cookies…
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NewsFormer Morrisons commercial chief Richard Hodgson joins Premier Foods board
Former Morrisons and Waitrose commercial director Richard Hodgson has joined Premier Foods as a non-executive director.
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NewsChristmas trading: retailers reveal the highlights
Festive fizz - and a complete frozen Christmas lunch for eight people - have been among the star performers over the Christmas season, as our round-up of retailers’ trading highlights reveals: