Chunky mint tops the KitKat vote
THE votes have been counted and the chocoholics’ verdict is in. Chunky Mint is KitKat’s new Chunky Champion and becomes a permanent addition to...
New cakes mix it up for Betty
THE great British bake-off in the nation’s kitchens continues – and it will be helped by a new range of cake mixes from Betty...
Price marks saucy spot
PRICE-MARKED packs of food lines Sacla’ pesto, Nando’s Peri-Peri sauces and marinades, and Pizza Express salad dressings, are to be introduced into wholesalers and...
Persil moves into dishwasher tabs
FOLLOWING the launch, three years ago, of laundry giant Persil’s washing-up liquid the brand has now entered the dishwasher market with a new...
Warbie crumpets worth the weight
WEIGHT Watchers has extended its range of bakery products with the launch of Weight Watchers Soft Crumpets, baked by Warburtons.
Available in a four pack,...
Shakin’ all over
A new product designed to help hard-pushed families get a delicious meal on the table is the latest innovation from Oxo. Shake & Flavour...
Dole’s first snack
FRESH fruit giant Dole has launched its first range of snacks, called Live Right. Based on dried fruit, nuts, seeds and rice, it comes...
Mr K brings out the shades
TO get shoppers in the mood for Wimbledon and strawberries and cream, Mr Kipling has a new summery, limited-edition cake. Strawberry Fancies are light...
Tapping the spirit of the top-up
SPIRITS giant First Drinks has a new initiative, How Convenient, to help c-stores maximise their sales of spirits. The company, which owns William...
Royal appointments – United biscuits
BISCUITS and cakes firm United Biscuits reckons it’s giving retailers a patriotic boost in 2013 with the launch of its McVitie’s limited edition Celebration...
Tuna rules for Princes
THE growing trend for taking a packed lunch to work has led fish brand Princes to add two new tuna products to its existing...
It has to be perfect
HIGHLAND Park’s 25-year-old malt whisky has been awarded the first 100-point score at an industry festival in New York. The Orkney malt also lifted...
Laphroaig – Malt’s makeover
ISLAY malt Laphroaig has a new look. The updated packaging features a monochrome label and typeface that brand owner, Beam Inc, hopes will create...
5p – you’ve got to be kidding
Britain’s biggest-selling magazine TV Choice now in a price war with TV Pick, to the dismay of newsagents’ trade group the NFRN.
THE chief of...
With pastry plus beanz picnicz meanz Heinz
HEINZ has its eye on the nation’s picnic baskets with the launch of two new pastry-based snacks that can be eaten hot or cold....
Extra adds some bubble
A minty take on bubblegum is the latest flavour to join Wrigley’s Extra gum family. Launched to coincide with National Smile Month (20 May...