All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 80
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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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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.
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NewsCoca-Cola unveils anti-obesity ads and stevia Sprite drink
Coca-Cola is kicking off a major anti-obesity push with a new advert and the replacement of Sprite with a low-calorie stevia version.
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Comment & Opinion
Booze blues
I rarely get on my high horse about an issue. Even as a student in the 80s, I’d sit with my mates in the pub as they got passionate about the miners’ strike or yuppies or something, while I’d be more concerned about whether my Snakebite was better with or without the Black…