All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 83
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NewsGrocers fall behind in an ailing toy category
The supermarkets have posted a shock slump in toy sales – and are now underperforming the overall market…
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Toy Fair 2013 round-up
There aren’t many places where buyers rub shoulders with the likes of Donatello the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Peppa Pig - but it’s hard to avoid at Toy Fair.
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NewsPlum Baby acquired by US organic babyfood business
British organic babyfood business Plum Baby has been acquired by an American organic food supplier also called Plum.
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MBG eyes UK market after taking stake in Feel Good Drinks
German drinks supplier MBG International Premium Brands has taken a majority share in British business Feel Good Drinks.
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NewsCarling enters cider market with 'most refreshing' offering
Lager brand Carling is following in the footsteps of arch rival Stella Artois by launching a cider….
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NewsGlobal Brands ends four distribution contracts
Drinks supplier and distributor Global Brands is shaking up its portfolio to focus on its core products.
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NewsWalkers gives local flavour to crisps with British sourcing
Walkers has started using British-sourced ingredients to flavour its core range of crisps….
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Analysis & FeaturesNo new year resolutions for brands as promos rise again
The marketeers of many of Britain’s biggest food and drink brands apparently didn’t include ‘cutting back on promotional spend’ in their new year resolutions…
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NewsTime for second phase of £33m Guinness ad campaign
Guinness has this week unveiled the second advert in its Made of More marketing campaign….
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NewsHalewood gives Sidekick a kick with revamp and major spend
Halewood International is putting “significant investment” behind its £5.3m Sidekick flavoured spirit brand this year…
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes Carling have what it takes to be a Stella success?
Molson Coors has had a bumpy track record of late when it comes to new product development…
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NewsKinder forges Surprise link to Warner Bros
Ferrero has linked up with Warner Bros to bring Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny and Road Runner to Kinder Surprise…
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NewsLinda McCartney's back in animated commercial
A new animated ad for meat-free brand Linda McCartney breaks this month featuring members of the McCartney family…
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NewsHouse of Fraser's Olie to spearhead PepsiCo digital activity
PepsiCo has created a new directorship to lead the brand’s digital activity….
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NewsHigh street entertainment stores remain viable despite HMV woes
High street entertainment retailing is a viable business model despite the collapse of HMV, according to trade body the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA).
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InterviewsWrigley's Hamish Thomson: by gum, he's got bottle
Thanks to a focus on oral health, Wrigley has UK gum back in its grip. What are its next priorities?…
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NewsRenshaw ramps up international plans with home baking e-commerce site
Home baking products supplier Renshaw is ramping up its international expansion efforts with a new e-commerce site and brand identity.The Liverpool-based manufacturer, which is part of the The Real Good Food Company and claims to produce about 70% of the UK’s marzipan and soft icings, is launching the site as ...
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NewsMeat the Alternative range takes on Quorn with chilled line-up
A new meat-free brand is set to go head-to-head with Quorn after winning its first supermarket listings, with Waitrose…
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NewsPrinces brings out range of fruit fillings
Princes is expanding into the home baking market with a fruit fillings range….
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NewsKettle Chips get brighter new-look packaging
Kettle Chips has started rolling out new-look packaging for its crisps….