All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 43
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Analysis & FeaturesM&S Still Blackcurrant & Hibiscus Lemonade: Acid Test
There is a big opportunity for the further development of sophisticated soft drinks…
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NewsCCE to keep stevia in UK Vitaminwater despite US U-turn
Glacéau Vitaminwater is to remain sweetened with stevia in the UK – despite Coca-Cola abandoning the use of the herbal sweetener in the US version of the brand.
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NewsFSA campylobacter test results: food industry responds
Survey results published by the Food Standards Agency yesterday (5 August) revealed that 59% of fresh shop-bought chickens tested positive for campylobacter.
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NewsFSA releases first quarterly campylobacter results
Campylobacter has been found in 59% of fresh shop-bought chickens - and on the outside of the packaging of 4% of birds - according to the Food Standards Agency.
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Comment & OpinionFevered minds and panic buying: WWI reported in The Grocer
As The Grocer reported in its issue of 8 August 1914, swift action was being taken to limit profiteering and panic at the outbreak of WW1.
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NewsFirst Milk announces further cuts in farmgate prices
First Milk has announced a further cut in the price it pays for milk – just days after its most recent reduction came into effect.
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NewsSupermarkets lose entertainment sales to high street
Almost a million fewer shoppers bought entertainment products from the supermarkets in the past 12 weeks than a year ago.
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NewsFage hails end of the Greek yoghurt war as court rebuffs Chobani
Fage has said its legal victory over Chobani will have “significant ramifications” for the UK yoghurt market
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NewsLucozade Energy rolls out first reduced-sugar drink
Lucozade Energy is launching its first reduced-sugar variant
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Analysis & FeaturesHalal meat product deals double during Ramadan
Ramadan has become an increasingly important event in the grocery calendar
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NewsFSA: origin study shows potential of new SIRA screening
Isotope-based food testing had “real potential” to help verify where food and drink products are from, the FSA said this week
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Analysis & FeaturesWalkers Market Deli Tortilla Chips: Acid Test
Walkers has previously struggled to crack the premium snacks market…
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda Choc Chip Muffin Cheesecake: Acid Test
A new twist on an established product is a long-established strategy for food developers…
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NewsPremier Foods doubles number of price-marked packs
Premier Foods is doubling the number of price-marked packs it offers to include all lines in its core convenience range.
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NewsLake District Cheddar set to be relaunched by Adams Foods
Lake District Dairy Co Cheddar – which has lost most of its supermarket listings in recent months – is to be relaunched…
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NewsChobani refused permission to fight Greek yoghurt ruling
A long-running legal battle over the term “Greek yoghurt” appears to have come to an end – with US dairy giant Chobani refused permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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NewsSoft drink sales tipped to slump as shoppers snub sugar
One in four consumers - and a third of 16 to 24-year-olds - are drinking fewer fizzy soft drinks than six months ago, according to new research from Mintel.
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NewsFSA food origins study uncovers single labelling issue
A Food Standards Agency study into the origins of foods stated to be from the UK and Ireland has uncovered just one issue with country of origin labelling
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News2 Sisters Food Group reveals results of urgent FSA audits
FSA audits into 2 Sisters sites embroiled in The Guardian poultry industry probe have found that no improvements are required at the plants.
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NewsOff-trade full-year beer sales exceed pub sales for first time
For the first time, supermarkets and off-licenses have sold more beer over a 12-month period than pubs, according to new British Beer & Pub Association figures.