All Products articles – Page 101

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    Shop Talk with Tracy West

    2016-04-07T00:00:00Z

    Forecourt flowers have long been the butt of many a joke, but it would seem things are changing, as one forecourt retailer in Essex sold an astonishing £18,500-worth of plants and flowers across Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day this year. Janu Patel, who owns the Jet New North Road site ...

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    It’s mojito time

    2016-04-07T00:00:00Z

    7UP is adding excitement to the sugar-free fruit carbonates category with the launch of 7UP Free Mojito. Aimed at grown-up taste buds, the drink taps into growing consumer interest in cocktail flavours by combining the mintiness of the classic mojito with the citrus zest of 7UP. Launched in France in ...

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    Healthy, protein-packed ready meals for men

    2016-04-07T00:00:00Z

    With men such important customers in forecourts, retailers need to be aware of the latest launch from Kerry Foods a range of frozen ready meals under the Men’s Health brand. Launching this month, the healthy, high-protein range is designed to appeal to "fitness orientated and nutritionally engaged men".Staying true ...

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    Speciality bread trio

    2016-04-07T00:00:00Z

    Cuisine de France has added a speciality bread range to its in-store bakery concept. The range comprises three new products: Spelt Roll; Mediterranean Roll; and Oregano Roll.Shane Vaughan, head of retail marketing at Aryzta Food Solutions, said: "Speciality breads are the star performers of the in-store bakery category they’re ...

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    blu e-cigs enhanced

    2016-04-07T00:00:00Z

    E-cigarette brand blu is launching a product and packaging upgrade for its closed system e-cigarettes that will begin rolling out from this month. Featuring "enhanced technology and sleek new design", the closed system products have been designed to deliver an "improved vaping experience for consumers and greater stand-out on-shelf".Jennifer Roberts, ...

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    Big spend for Irn-Bru

    2016-04-07T00:00:00Z

    AG Barr is investing £6m in Irn-Bru. The campaign has two main platforms national support for the drink’s new pack designs, which launches this month, and activation of the brand’s partnership with The Football League and the Scottish Professional Football League. Marketing support will involve a sustained outdoor advertising ...

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    Very berry nice

    2016-04-07T00:00:00Z

    Ribena has a new Very Berry flavour, which combines blackberries, raspberries and strawberries to create a summery drink.Available exclusively to the impulse channel, the new flavour excelled in blind taste tests with 90% of consumers describing Very Berry as ’refreshing’. The drink uses steviol glycosides an extract from the ...

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    Scrummy savoury bar

    2016-04-07T00:00:00Z

    Country Choice has launched a new savoury bar in steak and cheese flavour. It features steak chunks in gravy, mixed with mature Cheddar and Regato hard cheese, wrapped in flaky puff pastry.The company says the 160g Steak & Cheese Bar offers an "adventurous alternative" to the more traditional sausage roll, ...

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    Popcorn appeal

    2016-04-07T00:00:00Z

    Tic Tac is currently available in a special-edition Popcorn flavour. Ferrero customer development director, Levi Boorer, said: "We are confident that Tic Tac Popcorn will have huge appeal with young adults and entice new shoppers who are looking for something fun and different. The product is part of a wider ...

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    UB initiatives reveal significant potential for growth

    2016-04-04T00:00:00Z

    United Biscuits (UB) has launched its Category Vision for 2016 and its first annual Biscuits Review, which together reveal the potential for the £2.5 billion biscuits category to double its value and presence within the snacking market by 2020. The UB 2016 Category Vision identifies seven key drivers of consumption ...

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    Imperial Tobacco video offers retailers guidance

    2016-04-01T00:00:00Z

    As part of its Partnering for Success initiative, Imperial Tobacco has released a video offering guidance to the trade around the EUTPD II and standardised packaging legislation. Retailers are able to view the video on its trade site, and via its retailer reward programme website. The video explains to the ...

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    product news: Randoms and Jelly Tots extend into mini packs

    2016-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Nestlé Confectionery has launched Rowntrees Randoms and Jelly Tots in new minis packs. Each minis pack is 15g and will be available as a Rowntrees Randoms Minis 8 pack, Jelly Tots Minis 8 pack (both RRP £1.49) and a mixed Randoms and Jelly Tots Minis 20 pack (RRP £2.49). The ...

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    product news: CCE revamps Relentless range

    2016-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) is refreshing its £58m Relentless range with a new pack design and introducing a new flavour variant to further differentiate the brand in a crowded sector. The roll-out will include £1 price-marked packs across the single can range. As part of the move, the brand will also ...

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    product news: Lucozade launches low calorie variant

    2016-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Lucozade is launching Lucozade Zero, a new low calorie drink intended to offer consumers a healthier choice without compromising on taste. The new drink will be available across all channels in Orange and Pink Lemonade – two of Lucozade’s most popular flavours – from 2 May. The launch will be ...

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    product news: Wrigley reinvigorates Doublemint brand

    2016-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Wrigley is reinvigorating its Doublemint brand in the UK by launching a mints portfolio under the famous brand. Designed to meet the needs of those looking for fresh breath with an entirely sugar-free range, the launch is set to put the UK mints category into strong growth. Doublemint is overhauling ...

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    product news: M&M’s introduces exclusive mixed bag

    2016-04-01T00:00:00Z

    M&M’s is adding to its portfolio with a new limited edition sharing pack – M&M’s Mix. The new offering from Mars Chocolate UK combines M&M’s Chocolate, M&M’s Crispy and M&M’s Peanut in one sharing pack, and will be available exclusively in independent retailers and Asda stores from 28 March. Bep ...

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    product news: McCoy’s unveils new TV advert

    2016-04-01T00:00:00Z

    McCoy’s is back on TV screens with a new creative, positioning itself as a brand that’s famous for delivering on flavour. To deliver strong cut through and get McCoy’s on consumers’ shopping lists, a £3m marketing campaign is being put behind the launch, including an all-new TV advert titled ‘When ...

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    product news: Imperial adds JPS Crushball

    2016-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Imperial Tobacco has unveiled a new product and limited edition packaging for one of its leading brands. The JPS Crushball will be launching nationwide from 11th April and replaces JPS Duo. It has a crushball in the filter that – when activated – releases a burst of fresh flavour. JPS ...

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    product news: Mars launches Euro 2016 campaign

    2016-03-30T00:00:00Z

    Mars is launching a new campaign – #Believe – which taps into the excitement ahead of the Euro 2016 football tournament this summer. Mars, an official supporter of The FA since 2009, will be showing its support by changing to limited edition #Believe packaging for its singles, duos, 4 packs ...

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    product news: Tic Tac unveils popcorn special edition

    2016-03-24T00:00:00Z

    Tic Tac is currently available in a special-edition Popcorn flavour. Ferrero customer development director Levi Boorer said: “We are confident that Tic Tac Popcorn will have huge appeal with young adults and entice new shoppers who are looking for something fun and different. “The product is part of a wider ...