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The Co-operative has launched a range of autumnal products including limited editions, hot desserts and ready meals. Truly Irresistible Toffee Apple Sausages, are a limited edition and made with Freedom Food outdoor reared Hampshire breed pork with apple, black treacle, demerara
Beet It Stamina Shot, claimed to be the world’s first organic energy drink, has gone on sale in Holland & Barrett stores. Produced by James White Drinks, Beet It is a beetroot-based drink, available in a 7cl shot. According to
Paints supplier Crown is launching an iPhone application called Crown Colour Match, which enables all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users to create their own personal colour scheme and then match it to colours available in the Crown retail range of emulsions and
The Co-operative is extending its own brand range of fabric conditioners to include two new premium products featuring a new scent technology. The additions are available in two varieties: The Co-operative Aroma Burst Fresh Breeze Concentrated Fabric Conditioner, which has
Castle MacLellan is launching a range of seasonal pâtés in time for Christmas and New Year celebrations. They will be available from November and priced from £2.49. Made from Scottish ingredients, the range features three varieties: Chicken Parfait with Brandy, Duck
South West beef supplier field&flower has been announced as an event partner at the 2010 V Festival Virgin Media Louder Lounge, serving up the evening menu in a pop-up field&flower restaurant. The event is set to take place in Chelmsford,
Retail Times editor, Fiona Briggs, shares her fine food finds. Miaow. Finding fine food produced on your own doorstep is up there in the satisfaction stakes. Yesterday, my five-year old daughter and I uncovered a fabulous local cupcake maker near
Tesco Mobile, the 50:50 joint venture between Tesco and O2, claims it is bucking the trend by offering customers shorter, 12-month contracts on all tariffs and plans plus a range of longer term contracts. According to research conducted by Tesco
The Co-operative has scooped the Best Sausage award at the annual SuperMeat & Fish Awards. The prize was awarded to the retailer for its own-brand Truly Irresistible Gluten Free Sausages. The SuperMeat & Fish Awards aim to reward excellence in
The Co-operative is launching an Italian-inspired range of products and promotions today. The retailer is launching a Continental Meats range, including Salami Milano, Prosciutto and a premium Truly Irresistible Parma Ham, which is made from traditional dry cured por
The Co-operative is rolling out its Elmwood higher-welfare standard to its flavoured ready-to-eat chicken range. The retailer’s plain ready-to-eat chicken range already meets the Elmwood criteria. The flavoured varieties, which include Garlic & Herb Chicken Thighs and Chinese Chicken Kebabs,
Shoppers are reaching for premium ranges such as Tesco Finest and Morrisons’ The Best, according to the latest grocery market figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 13 June 2010. In spite of total grocery market
Crown is relaunching its Kitchen and Bathroom range of matt and mid sheen emulsions. The range has been revamped with a new formulation, fresh colours, new cylindrical 2.5-litre pack and livery. The new formulation includes a solvent-free fungicide, designed to
Hispanic women feel underrepresented in the beauty and personal care aisle, according to new research from Mintel. It found over half of survey respondents said they would like to see more personal care products designed just for them and 64% would
Fledgling was the watchword at the 2010 Real Food Festival, held at Earls Court, London, 7-10 May. Fiona Briggs reports Recession has spawned many new careers in the food and drink industry, if exhibitors at the recent Real Food Festival
The Co-operative is introducing limited edition, fresh chilled soups into its own-brand range for spring and summer 2010. Launching today (24 March), the range includes Truly Irresistible Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup and Minestrone. At the same time, the Co-operative is offering
The Co-operative has introduced frozen pies to its own-brand range, as sales of pies in Britain are reported to have reached a 30-year high. The range, introduced earlier this month, includes some family-sized traditional favourites that are ready in just
Samsung has launched a range of mobile phones targeted at women and is supporting the move with an integrated marketing campaign. The collection of fashion handsets – Samsung Diva – takes its inspiration from the world of fashion and features
The Co-operative is launching a range of chilled and frozen own brand pizzas on 3 March 2010 and an Italian-themed promotion. Launching as a limited edition product is a chilled premium Truly Irresistible Pastrami Pizza. Made with a hand-stretched stonebaked
The Co-operative has introduced a new lighter cheese to its own-brand range. According to the retailer, The Co-operative Lighter Mature Cheese has the same creamy taste and texture as standard Cheddar but contains 30% less fat. It is produced by
The Co-operative has won two awards for its Fairtrade wines at the fourth annual Fairtrade Wine Awards in London and introduced a 12-year-old single malt Scotch whisky to its own-brand spirits range. Two of the Co-operative’s pink wines won prizes: The
