All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 79
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NewsJacob's Oddities snacks get three new flavours
Bagged baked snack brand Jacob’s Oddities is being extended with three new flavours…
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Analysis & FeaturesEaster egg promos down as novelties hog the limelight
Retailers and confectionery suppliers have been shelling out on far fewer Easter promotions this year…
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NewsMen have a liking for sweeter wines, Morrisons test finds
Sweet wines might have a ‘girly’ reputation – but it turns out they are more likely to be popular with men than with women
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Comment & Opinion
No giraffing matter
Like most of us here at Grocer Towers, I am not prone to reacting in horror every time Tesco spreads its wings (if we did, we’d never get any work done).
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NewsCall of Duty reclaims top spot in tough year for entertainment sales
Call of Duty has reclaimed its top spot as the biggest-selling title of the year, while sales of the top 40 entertainment titles shrank 25%.
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NewsStarburst launches flavour-switch sweet
Willy Wonka may have come up with confectionery changing flavour – but it is Wrigley that has made it a reality…
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NewsGolden Wonder challenges Walkers over crisp packs
Golden Wonder has launched a campaign for cheese & onion crisps to be sold in green packs and salt & vinegar in blue…
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NewsAspall's vinegars make US debut at Whole Foods
Cider and vinegar supplier Aspall is rolling out its speciality vinegars to the US for the first time.
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News
Lower-alcohol beer brand Carling Zest gets new flavour
Molson Coors is expanding lower-alcohol beer brand Carling Zest with a new flavour.
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Category Report
IFE preview: products to look out for
Suppliers from across the globe are travelling to ExCeL to showcase their products at IFE this year. Here are a few that caught our attention…
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Analysis & FeaturesIFE preview: 2013's 'must-attend' event at ExCeL
IFE is a must-attend event for the industry and this year’s ExCeL expo is set to be the biggest yet…
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NewsWalkers adds Hoops and Crosses to its healthier range
Walkers is expanding its healthier baked snack range with ‘noughts and crosses’ shapes and a new Baked Stars flavour…
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Analysis & FeaturesCoke continues deal drive to make up for Olympic year fiasco
Coca-Cola has admitted it was caught on the hop by its rivals’ strong Olympic year promotional activity in 2012…
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NewsPrinces gives Jucee squash updated design
Princes is revamping the packaging of its fast-growing Jucee squash…
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NewsGuy Fieri's US barbecue sauces set to hit UK
A range of sauces and salsas created by Guy Fieri is rolling out in the UK this month…
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NewsMars unveils Maltesers bar based on Celebrations treat
Mars is expanding its Maltesers brand into a chocolate bar format for the first time…
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NewsDelamere in Asia push for TopLife pets' milk
Goats milk specialist Delamere Dairies has expanded distribution of its TopLife pet brand…
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NewsWeetabix adds a 'with' in Chocolate rebrand
Weetabix Chocolate is being renamed as the brand looks to boost its health credentials…
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NewsSainsbury's and Tesco hit accelerator in digital downloads
Sainsbury’s and Tesco are ramping up their digital download offers…
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Comment & Opinion
Feeling sorry for Coca-Cola
I’ve been feeling a little bit sorry for Coca-Cola of late.