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Waitrose has been working with brand consultancy DewGibbons + Partners on a packaging redesign of Pure, its own label beauty range. The Waitrose Pure skincare range has been in-store for a number of years but required redevelopment for better standout
Tyrrells is extending its range of on-the-go snacks with the launch of two popcorn multi-packs; Sea Salted, Sweet & Salty and Mature Cheddar Variety six-pack and Sweet & Salty six-pack. Retailing at £1.99, both variants have already been listed by
Swedish baker Almondy has added two cakes to its best-selling range of frozen desserts by linking up with the biggest brands in their fields – Cadbury and Philadelphia. The new Cadbury Chocolate Mousse & Almond Cake and Philadelphia Almond Layered Cheesecake with Lemon tap
151 Products – a leading UK supplier of discount, quality household cleaning items – has launched a handy wipe version of its popular oven and grill cleaning product, Oven Brite. The Oven Brite wipes have been introduced to the supplier’s
Luxury British chocolatier, Marc Demarquette, has launched Fabergé-inspired Easter eggs as part of its 2014 Chocolate Easter collection. Marc Demarquette has created a contemporary Easter Egg trio in chocolate caramel flavours of Banoffee, Key Lime and Sea Salt Caramel. The colourful design on
Global Brands reports its new VK range is proving to be a storming success, changing the face of the RTD market. The new range is reported to have added +9% growth to recent VK performance in a market declining at
The food industry must collaborate more and share information in order to win back consumer trust, according to speakers at British Frozen Food Federation’s annual business conference on 20 February 2014. As the government continues to talk of ‘green shoots’,
The Co-operative Food is relaunching its Eat In ready meals range as Ready to Cook range with new and ready-prepared meat and poultry lines, and a selection of vegetable side dishes. The retailer has also appointed Graham Mairs, the former
Leading UK food brand Birds Eye is launching Mashtags this month, a new product inspired by social media. Mashtags are made from British potatoes and feature shapes including the iconic hashtag, @ symbols and emoticons. Primed to get people talking
Marks & Spencer has teamed up with acclaimed colourist Josh Wood to launch a range of premium haircare and colouring products. The range will be sold exclusively in Marks & Spencer stores and online. The branding and packaging design has
From February 2014, customers will be able to pick up packs of Shaken Udder’s new all-natural milkshake in cartons in Tesco stores. The retailer already stocks Shaken Udders range of 330ml bottled milkshakes and has further committed to the Essex-based
Fussy eating habits affect more than eight in 10 families across the UK, according to an online survey of more than 1,000 parents, commissioned by the global healthcare company Abbott. It found 60% of parents stating fussy eating was a cause of
Holland’s, the North West producer of pies and pastries, has launched two new premium pies as part of its new Pub Classics range. This new range is claimed to feature the finest British ingredients, and includes two flavour varieties: Peppered Steak Pie and Chicken &
The British Frozen Food Federation has launched the UK’s first frozen food app; aimed at educating consumers about the benefits and variety that frozen food can offer to families. As growth is predicted in the frozen food industry in 2014,
The Co-operative Food has added a centre piece cake to its range this spring, which it claims is guaranteed to delight cake lovers nationwide. The Co-operative’s premium Truly Irresistible Rose Cake – a light Madeira sponge with sweet raspberry jam
Value energy drink Emerge is aiming to reach new audiences and new heights with its 2014 marketing strategy, including student targeting. Building on the brand’s record-breaking marketing campaign for 2013, which helped Emerge become the UK’s fastest-growing value functional energy
UK pushchair brand, iCandy, is previewing its 2014 collection exclusively at The Baby Show, ExCel. The Baby Show is the UK’s leading pregnancy and parenting event, running for over 10 years the show attracts major players in the nursery industry
Leading UK food brand Birds Eye claims it is breaking new ground for ready meal curries this month with the launch of a delicately spiced Chicken Balti and a rich and creamy Chicken Tikka Masala. The latest innovation from the
Global Brands has signed up comedian Keith Lemon as the new face of Hooch and is planning a comeback for the RTD with a new strapline: Refreshment with Bite. Global Brands’ marketing director, Simon Green, said: “Known as the drink that
Unilever has launched a new brand identity for its Lynx men’s grooming range (Axe as it is known globally). The new look was developed by global brand design consultancy, Elmwood, which claims to have created a unique and sophisticated look and
Turtle Wax, a world leading brand in car care products, claim it is set to make a bold ‘land grab’ on the UK car care market this week as it announces two new strategic distribution partnerships for its consumer retail
Bibigo is introducing vegetable steamed dumplings following the successful launch of a range of BBQ sauces and a frozen crispy dumplings range in Tesco stores and independent retailers nationwide. Bibigo is owned by CJ Foods, an established South Korean food
Alpro’s introduction of nut warnings on its soya products has left families with nut allergic children distraught and will effectively prevent them from buying these products, according to the food allergy and intolerance website, Foodsmatter. According to Foodsmatter, the move
Doff Portland – a leading UK manufacturer of insecticides, weed killers and garden care products – has updated its plant and vegetable feed range for 2014, by introducing six new SKUs to the popular line. All developed and manufactured at
New York Bakery Co is continuing to invest in and grow the bagel category year-on-year. The company said it has been the key driver behind delivering double-digit category growth of £32.6m over the past three years and as a result is
