Think inside the box – Lunchtime for little and large
The back to school period is important but grown-ups provide the majority of packed lunch sales opportunities, and lunchbox sales grow in cash-conscious times.
TRADITIONALLY...
Galaxy boldy goes to a new look – revival of its classic strap-line
GALAXY has a new look to accompany the revival of its classic strap-line: “why have cotton when you can have silk?”
On August 11...
Bakers who mix it up – Home baking latest
Kits and accessories aim to bring the cup cake revolution to every home and store
THE image of the domestic goddess in her frilly pinny...
Wham flits to Candyland
TANGERINE Confectionery has created a new umbrella brand, Candyland, to consolidate its sugar confectionery portfolio, which includes Wham and Dib-Dab.
Candyland’s first move is a...
In more shapes and sizes
OREO, from Mondelez International, the world’s biggest-selling biscuit, has a number of packs designed to suit the nation’s lunchbox fillers.
Last year the firm launched...
Coke offers 250 option
CCE has introduced a new slimline can format for Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coke Zero. The new 250ml can is designed to provide a...
Muffins go on a roll
GOOD things come in small packages, apparently.
Mintel research on the UK cake market shows volume sales of small cakes grew by 19% between...
I’ve looked at bread from both sides now – Scotmid team up
Scotmid is busy joining forces with a raft of local bakery firms across Scotland. Avril Cadden found out if the suppliers and the client...
Blast from the past – Hankey Bannister whisky
A perfectly preserved bottle from the 1920s has inspired Hankey Bannister whisky to recreate the flavour in its new Heritage Blend.
The bottle was...
Twix joins the race to bitesize
TWIX is the latest confectionery brand to go bitesize. Twix Mix chops the traditional two fingers into smaller pieces. The new 140g sharing pouches...
Baby breakfast innovation – Heinz biscotti
BISCOTTI for babies’ breakfasts is one of the innovations in Heinz’s infant range. There are also pots of porridge and fruit and improved cereal...
Cheesecake takes the biscuit
DIGESTIVE biscuits are the traditional base for a cheesecake.
Now McVitie’s has taken that association a step further, with its new creation, Cheesecake Creams.
They consist...
Spar gets ready to picnic
SPAR has revamped its own-label range for summer.
New lines, which went on shelf last month, include a three-bean salad, a Moroccan couscous salad, a...
Act on impulse – Matt Goddard interview
Britain’s sales and marketing professionals explain how they see the convenience scene
This issue: Matt Goddard, head of impulse field sales at Pepsico
Matt Goddard joined...
Credit to the crunch – New croutons for Heinz
HEINZ has a new range of crunchy croutons designed to complement its soups. They’ll be manufactured, marketed and sold under licence by Chaucer Foods,...
150 and not out – Martini celebrates longevity
MARTINI is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a summer promotion designed to underline the brand’s association with stylish and playful living.
There will be a...
