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  • Thursday, May 17th, 2012, (7:36 am)

    STONES GINGER WINE GETS NEW PACKAGING FOR SUMMER 2012

    Stone’s Ginger Wine has launched a limited edition bottles of its Ginger Wine with the Union Jack on the label, inviting consumers to celebrate a season of British success.

    Stone’s Ginger Wine’s traditional recipe which has been handed down from generation to generation.

    Dating back to the mid-nineteenth century, Stone’s is a British brand rooted in the nation’s history. (more…)
  • Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, (3:30 pm)

    NEW GREEK YOGHURT RANGE FROM DANONE

    Danone is jumping on the trend for Greek, with the launch of a new standalone brand entirely devoted to Greek-style yoghurt.

    Oykos is being marketed as a luxury Greek-style yoghurt layered with fruit, targeting younger women.

    the new range launched this month and comes in three variants – peach, pear and strawberry – all available in four-packs with a rsp of £2.19. (more…)
  • Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, (1:21 pm)

    MORRISONS UNVEILS NEW FROZEN DESSERTS RANGE

    Morrisons is relaunching its own-label ice cream and frozen desserts ranges.

    The ranges feature new products as well as improvements to existing lines.

    The new Mor ice cream range consists of 19 flavours, eight of which are new, as well as 24 types of ice lollies, sorbets and frozen yoghurts. (more…)
  • Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, (11:10 am)

    NEW MINT AERO FINESSE UNVEILED

    Following receipt of the accolade Product of the Year 2012 – just four months after launch – Aero Finesse, chilled dairy mousse dessert is adding a third, new variant in Aero Finesse Mint from May.

    Holding company Lactalis Nestlé Chilled Dairy was the winner of the chilled dairy category of the independent study inviting over 9,000 UK consumers to vote on product innovation.

    First introduced in September 2011, Aero Finesse is a combination of Aero’s bubbly texture and solid, dark chocolate swirled layers. (more…)
  • Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, (9:18 am)

    SKITTLES LAUNCHES BIGGEST EVER ON PACK PROMOTION

    This month, Skittles is launching its biggest ever on-pack promotion that will start ‘a rush to find 500 golden Skittles’ sweated out by the latest character from the brand; Grant Britton.

    With a £50,000 prize pot up for grabs, consumers who find a golden Skittle will win nearly £50, with more prizes available on-line.

    Available across all 55g and 174g variants, the on-pack promotion is backed by a massive through-the-line marketing campaign. (more…)
  • Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, (7:09 am)

    NEW CHILDREN’S YOGURTS FROM FAYREFIELD

    Fayrefield Foods have joined forces with Dairy4Fun to launch a new range of children’s yogurts.

    The first two lines in the range of licensed products will be two 100ml yogurtsbranded with Hello Kitty for girls and Gormiti for boys.

    The yogurts will be launched later this month in Morrisons and Asda at RSP 79p. (more…)
  • Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, (3:09 pm)

    PIZZA EXPRESS UNVEILS NEW LOOK RANGE

    The Pizza Express range is being re-launches with a new design and eight new product lines.

    The look – inspired by the black and white striped shirts worn by pizza makers in Pizza Express restaurants – is being applied to 47 retail lines.

    The new look range is rolling out to stores this month. (more…)
  • Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, (1:09 pm)

    NEW MOET & CHANDON DIAMOND JUBILEE CHAMPAGNE LAUNCHES IN WAITROSE

    A Diamond Jubliee Champagne created by Moët & Chandon for the Royal family is going on sale in Waitrose.

    The Champagne house produced exclusive labels for the Silver and Golden Jubilees.

    This is the first time the Royal family has approved the sale of one to the public. (more…)
  • Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, (11:09 am)

    JACOB’S CREEK UNVEILS NEW RANGE TO THE ON-TRADE

    Australian wine brand Jacob’s Creek is launching a new, exclusively-branded range of wines to the on-trade – Jacob’s Creek Winemaker’s Collection.

    The range has been developed to meet demand for recognised branded wines in bars and restaurants, whilst providing on-trade retailers with an exclusive offering.

    Over half of on-trade consumers like seeing brands they recognise when in bars or restaurants, as it provides them with a re-assurance. (more…)
  • Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, (9:08 am)

    COUNTRY LIFE RELEASES LIMITED EDITION PACKS

    Dairy Crest’s British butter brand, Country Life, is joining in with the British celebrations this summer by creating limited edition Great British butter packs, adorned with a full colour Union Jack.

    The special packs will be in store from the end of May for 12 weeks.

    The limited edition packs will be supported by a new burst of TV during the week of the jubilee, to make the most of the brand’s British credentials. (more…)
  • Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, (7:09 am)

    NEW LIMITED EDITION JUBILEE BOTTLE FROM GOOD OIL

    Designed with the Diamond Jubilee in mind, Good Oil has launched a new limited edition bottle to appeal for British kitchen’s and street parties this summer.

    With 26 times more Omega 3 and half the saturated fat of olive oil, hemp oil is the healthiest of culinary oils with essential amino acids.

    The oil is good for heart and joints and because it’s rich in GLA, it helps combating dry skin too and the new bottle design hopes to stand out to consumers as a British brand and increase stand out on shelf. (more…)
  • Monday, May 14th, 2012, (1:12 pm)

    NEW LIMITED EDITION PHILADELPHIA PACKS

    Philadelphia, the soft white cheese brand, is launching three new limited edition lenticular lid designs on 300g packs of Light, Original and Garlic and Herb variants – the first of their kind in the cheese category.

    When tilted, the packs use lenticular technology to reveal images of three dishes that can be made with Philly.

    These packs aim to catch customers’ attention as they pass them on shelf as well as reminding them of the versatility of Philadelphia in cooking. (more…)
  • Monday, May 14th, 2012, (11:06 am)

    NEW DELI BOX RANGE FROM PREMIER FOODS

    Premier Foods is growing the Pot Snacks category with the introduction of a new Batchelors Deli Box range designed to appeal to women.

    The six strong range of Noodle and Pasta Deli Boxes is available in Chicken, Cheese & Broccoli, Mild Curry, Chicken & Mushroom, BBQ Beef and Chow Mein flavours.

    The 75g portion comes in a New York style cardboard takeaway noodle box in a bid to demonstrate quality and relevance, with a modern design that matches the rest of the Batchelors range. (more…)
  • Monday, May 14th, 2012, (9:11 am)

    THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET – THE NEXT BIG TREND

    It seems that as an industry we’re always on the back-foot being blamed for making people fat and shortening their lives, but here’s our chance to get on the front-foot and run with a really good way-of-eating which ticks all the health boxes and is delicious and convenient.

    So why The Mediterranean Diet and why now … because our researchers tell us that The Mediterranean Diet is a perfect point where scientific understanding meets consumer needs.

    And when it makes headlines like Mediterranean Diet can add 15 years to life” we know it’s something worth looking into. (more…)
  • Monday, May 14th, 2012, (7:16 am)

    JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE HONEY LAUNCHES

    Jack Daniel’s is launching Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey in the UK, available to the on-trade this May and the off-trade in August.

    Already launched in the US, Tennessee Honey is the first new expression from the Jack Daniel Distillery in more than a decade.

    Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey is crafted with Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey. (more…)
  • Friday, May 11th, 2012, (3:14 pm)

    LAMBRINI UNVEILS LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE BOTTLE

    Marking the past 60 years on the throne – the Diamond Jubilee is creating a mid year party season for 2012.

    To celebrate, Lambrini is launching a new limited edition bottle.

    The limited edition design, featured on 75cl bottles of Lambrini Original, will hit the shops in May, just in time for the royal celebrations. (more…)
  • Friday, May 11th, 2012, (1:01 pm)

    APPLETISER UNVEILS NEW CAMPAIGN FOR SUMMER

    Appletiser, distributed by Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE), is encouraging women to ‘Sparkle on’ in 2012 with its new integrated brand marketing activity.

    The £3m campaign, which includes digital, PR and national sampling, has been developed to not only resonate with Appletiser’s core consumers of women aged 30 – 40, but also to engage a wider audience of women aged 25 – 50.

    This campaign supports the recent launch of the 350ml handbag sized and 1.25L take-home PET packs of Appletiser and Grapetiser. (more…)
  • Friday, May 11th, 2012, (9:09 am)

    SHLOER RE-LAUNCHES FRUIT PUNCH

    This year the Diamond Jubilee and London 2012 are taking over the British summer.

    To celebrate Shloer is re-launching its limited edition Fruit Punch.

    The Fruit Punch was launched last Spring as a limited edition flavour, and is now back on shelf encouraging consumers to share at social occasions. (more…)
  • Friday, May 11th, 2012, (7:12 am)

    CADBURY HIGHLIGHTS NOW AVAILABLE IN SINGLE SERVE FORMAT

    This month Kraft Foods has announced the launch of its new single serve format, for both the Cadbury Highlights range and Cadbury Hot Chocolate Instant.

    The range, which makes a move from sachets to sticks, includes Cadbury Highlights Milk Chocolate, Cadbury Highlights Fudge (previously Chocolate Fudge) and Cadbury Highlights Bournville (previously Dark Chocolate).

    The new portable format packaging has a brighter look that aims to increase stand out on-shelf as a convenience product for consumers at only 40 calories per serving, offering a serving suggestion for both the away from home (AFH) and retail channels. (more…)
  • Thursday, May 10th, 2012, (3:02 pm)

    BRITISH CONSUMERS DEVELOP A TASTE FOR EXOTIC FRUIT

    Sales of tropical fruit juices are soaring in the UK as Britons develop a taste for more exotic drinks.

    According to IRI EPOS data sales of mango juice blends have seen the biggest growth over the last year of any flavour (30%).

    The tropical fruit juice market is now estimated to be worth around £140m annually in Britain. (more…)
  • Thursday, May 10th, 2012, (1:00 pm)

    CHAPEL DOWN TEAMS WITH HARVERY NICHOLS FOR NEW WINE LAUNCH

    Chapel Down, the English winery, has tied up with Harvey Nichols to launch its two newest wines – a Blanc de Blancs 2007 and a Chardonnay Reserve 2010.

    The wines will be exclusively available in all Harvey Nichols Wineshops, restaurants and bars (Knightsbridge, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Leeds) from early May.

    This is the first time a premier retailer has shown such significant support to an English wine marque and the launch will be part of Harvey Nichols’ “Drool Britannia” promotion that is taking place over the Jubilee and Olympic celebrations and throughout the summer (1 May – 31 August). (more…)
  • Thursday, May 10th, 2012, (11:34 am)

    FUTURA FOODS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF YAMAS! CHEESE

    Cheese importer Futura Foods has announced the launch of Yamas!, the UK’s widest range of branded Greek and Cypriot cheeses.

    Aiming to widen the appeal of Greek cheeses, the Gloucester-based company will be stocked in Tesco, Morrisons and Ocado from May.

    It’s an addition to its current portfolio of Italian, French, Spanish, Swiss, Danish, Dutch and German cheeses, as well as private-labelled Greek cheeses for UK supermarkets. (more…)
  • Thursday, May 10th, 2012, (7:26 am)

    ENGLISH CHEESECAKE COMPANY RELEASES NEW HANDMADE LOAF

    English Cheesecake Company has launched a range of handmade individual loaf tin cakes.

    The range comprises; Lemon & Ginger Stem, Chocolate Sachertorte, Banana Pecan Maple, Sicilian Lemon Drizzle, Icky Sticky Toffee and Bells of St Clements.

    The new sponge cakes, which are ambient for five days, are each supplied in ready to display and serve attractive packaging. (more…)
  • Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, (3:03 pm)

    ASDA LAUNCHES SOUTH AFRICAN SAUSAGES

    Asda has announced it is trialling boerewors – a traditional South African sausage.

    Appearing in 50 stores, the move comes as the retailer attempts to boost its range of South African foods.

    Aunty Joan’s Boerewors Sausages have been added to stores that Asda has identified as being near to South African communities nearby, priced at £2.58 for a 400g pack. (more…)
  • Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, (1:12 pm)

    HARIBO’S UNVEILS NEW FOOTBALL MIX

    Haribo the gums and jellies brand has announced that its limited edition red and white packaging for itsFootball Mix is back on shelf now.

    The football themed gums and jellies have again received a makeover with limited edition packaging in national colours, featuring the brand’s Goldbear character.

    Free from artificial colours, Football Mix is on shelves from May in 160g packs and in 220g, £1 price marked packs – designed for sharing with friends whilst watching the football. (more…)
  • Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, (11:09 am)

    MORRISONS ADDS NEW LINES TO ITS OWN-LABEL SAUSAGE RANGE

    Morrisons is revamping its own-label sausage range, adding 15 new sausages and improving the quality of a further 27 lines.

    New products to be added to the range include a Toulouse sausage from Michelin-starred chef Pierre Koffmann, made with pork belly and infused with Sauvignon Blanc; a spiced lamb and mint chipolata; and oak-smoked pork sausages.

    They will go on sale on 21 May. (more…)
  • Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, (9:09 am)

    THE JERKY GROUP LAUNCHES HOGBITES PORK CRACKLING

    The Jerky Group has added Hogbites Pork Crackling to its range of Beef Jerky and Beef Biltong brands.

    Hogbites is a joint venture between the Jerky Group and The Real Pork Crackling Company (formerly Green Top Snacks) and launched recently at Food & Drink Expo.

    The product is hand cooked with no  MSG and is made with Cornish Sea Salt. (more…)
  • Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, (7:01 am)

    M&M’S NEW LIMITED EDITION UNION JACK DESIGN

    To capitalise on the upcoming British summer, Mars has announced the launch of M&M’s Limited Edition Union Jack pack, containing only red, white and blue peanut M&M’s.

    With Union Jack branded packaging, the Limited Edition packs aim to highlight Mars’ British Heritage, as the company prepares to celebrate 80 years of manufacturing in the UK.

    M&M’s Union Jack packs will be available in-store from 20 May 2012 for a limited eight week period, in time for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the numerous other summer events. (more…)
  • Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, (3:10 pm)

    NFU SLAMS MILK PROCESSORS’ ‘ATROCIOUS BEHAVIOUR’

    The NFU has called on milk processors to stop exploiting dairy farmers following the news that four major companies are to cut farm gate milk prices.

    In the past two weeks, Dairy Crest, Robert Wiseman, Arla and Muller have announced cuts to their suppliers of exactly two pence per litre (ppl).

    The action backs NFU claims that something is fundamentally wrong with the dairy market. (more…)
  • Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, (1:12 pm)

    JELLY BEAN FACTORY UNVEILS NEW POP-A-BEAR CAN

    The Jelly Bean Factory is aiming to drive further sales growth for the confectionery category in 2012 with the launch of its new Pop-A-Bean Can this spring.

    The new packaging for Pop-A-Bean Can (RRP £4.99. 125g) has been developed to maximise sales within the sub-categories of informal gifting and sharing.

    The timing of its debut also aims to create further sales opportunities for UK retailers bolstering their ‘party’ grocery offer for the 2012 celebrations. (more…)

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