All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 55
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NewsTangerine Confectionery set to close Blackpool factory
Tangerine Confectionery has today (6 March) announced it is planning to close one of its two Blackpool factories.
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NewsAsda to install defibrillators in 600 stores
Asda has announced it is rolling defibrillators out to 600 stores, just days after The Grocer flagged up calls for more defibrillators in supermarkets.
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NewsPremier Foods strikes £1.1bn refinancing deal
Premier Foods has announced a £1.1bn capital refinancing plan, in a deal it described as ‘transformational’.
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Category ReportCold-press juices: drinks thriving under pressure
Media scrutiny isn’t the only pressure being felt by juices and smoothies. A fast-growing production process is also exerting pressure – of a more literal kind – on the category.
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Category ReportFocus on juices and smoothies: hard pressed?
Juices & smoothies have hit a rough patch as the anti-sugar lobby continues to grab headlines…
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Category ReportJuices and smoothies category report 2014
Despite some sensationalist recent headlines, juices & smoothies are actually performing better than a year ago…
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NewsWarburtons vans take toasted crumpets to Scotland
Warburtons is taking its crumpets on the road as it looks to boost sales north of the border…
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NewsDesperados adds mojito-flavoured Verde beer to line-up
Heineken is expanding its booming Desperados brand – as other major suppliers eye up the growing spirit beer market…
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NewsBoost cuts its prices and changes its look
Energy drink brand Boost is relaunching two of its ranges with new looks and lower prices…
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NewsThatchers unveils 458 variety premium cider
Thatchers is rolling out a cider made from 458 varieties of apple…
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NewsFabrice Muamba's wife calls for more defibrillators instore
Fabrice Muamba’s wife calls on supermarkets to install defibrillators as she launches new Caribbean cooking sauces range…
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NewsMcVitie’s Halifax workers weigh industrial action
United Biscuits is facing the threat of industrial action at its McVitie’s Cake Company plant in Halifax.
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NewsIeat British halal dishes roll into Sainsbury’s
A new range of favourite British dishes suitable for Muslims rolled out to Sainsbury’s stores yesterday.
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NewsCaptain Morgan ad banned for depicting daring pirate
Captain Morgan has been keel-hauled by advertising watchdogs for linking booze with daring behaviour.
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NewsPiri Piri Pigeon among Walkers' Do Us A Flavour suggestions
Walkers has revealed the top 10 strangest flavour suggestions it has received so far in its Do Us a Flavour competition.
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NewsWolfy's gets instant porridge pots into 77 Waitrose stores
Wolfy’s instant porridge pots – which come with a small pot of jam or honey – have secured their first supermarket listing.
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NewsRestaurant-quality appeal of chilled fuels pizza growth
Shoppers bought 16 million more chilled pizzas last year than they did in 2012 – giving fresh a bigger slice of the market…
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NewsChewits adds 180g Chewmix sharing bags to range
Chewits is expanding its line-up with the launch of two 180g sharing bags…
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NewsKellogg's Optivita loses raisins as part of brand overhaul
Kellogg’s is revamping its Optivita range in a bid to reverse falling sales…
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NewsMr Swirly ice cream a retail first, claims Icefresh
Icefresh Foods has launched what it claims is the first retail product to offer kiosk-style soft, whipped ice cream…