David Equi

Two scoops of success

Hamilton-based ice cream brand makes it a double at the first ever Co-op Scottish Supplier Awards

Scots taste going posh

Scottish consumers are buying more upmarket ice cream than ever before, says Mackie’s of Scotland. And it says this means budget and often non-dairy...
Ben and Jerrys

Low calorie indulgence

Low-fat indulgence is the name of the game for Ben & Jerry’s with the brand’s latest piece of NPD promising big flavour with fewer calories
plant based Fridge Raiders snacks

Mimicking meat

THERE has been an explosion of plant-based NPD over the last few years and now meat snacking brand Fridge Raiders is getting in on the act.

Healthy kids and happy parents

ONE consequence of the Covid crisis has been an increased focus on health, with many consumers making changes to the way they eat, drink and exercise.
Jamaican style patties

Taste Jamaica on ice

FUNNYBONES Foodservice is bringing a taste of the Carribean to the convenience channel, with the launch of Irie Eats Jamaican Patties in two new formats.

Lighten up for summer

Cold treats for warmer days AS the days get longer and the evenings get warmer through spring and into summer, consumers’ dessert choices will change...
Chocolate log

Premium in the freezer

THERE is scope to get a bit more indulgence into c-store freezers according to frozen treat firm Gourmade
Strings & Things Quirkies Wintershapes

Strings go festive

They may swerve the Stilton, but kids can still tuck into some cheeses this Christmas, reckons Kerry Foods – the firm behind Strings & Things.

BFFF’s new man at the top

JOHN Hyman has been selected to succeed Brian Young as chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation. Hyman, described as a highly experienced...
Mars milk drinks

Milking success

Flavoured milk drinks continue to perform strongly across retail channels, according to market research.
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Mash Pots join the snack race

FAMILY-owned farming and food production company Mash Direct last year expanded its chilled vegetable accompaniment range with Mash Pots, a chilled, microwavable snack meal...
frubes

Frubes fun on packs

Yoplait has thrust its Frubes brand into the future with its first on-pack interactive augmented reality (AR) mini game.

Driving milk drinks in the chillers

Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners offers advice on how to build up dairy drinks across the chillers.

While you’re in the pink

MAGNUM, said by owner Unilever to be the UK’s number-one ice cream brand, is set to launch two new limited-edition flavours for summer 2015...
Haagen Dazs

Take-home is taking over

Nights in driving category performance