UK upmarket retailer Waitrose has once again teamed up with celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal to launch a range of ready-meals. Rolling out in stores this week, the Dine In range is inspired by recipes from the chef's Cook at Home book, ...
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UK retail giant Tesco has expanded its "venture brand" Yum to include a range of soft cheeses. Produced exclusively for Tesco by dairy giant Arla Foods, the range originally launched in July with products including Yum Spreadable and Yum ...
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UK retail giant Tesco has launched its latest "venture brand" under the name Yum. Produced exclusively for Tesco by dairy giant Arla Foods, the range, which launches this week, comprises Yum Spreadable and Yum Buttery Spread. Tesco said ...
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Wyke Farms has increased the price it pays farmers for milk by 5ppl and issued a stark warning to the rest of the industry that if they fail to follow suit the UK could be facing milk shortages this winter. Wyke, the UK's largest ...
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Dutch dairy giant FrieslandCampina has booked an increase in first-half profits as sales increased despite tough conditions in Europe. Earnings in the six months to the end of June amounted to EUR138m (US$218.8m), an 8.7% increase on ...
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Murad introduces Resurgence Age-Diffusing Firming Mask that instantly tightens, firms and rehydrates skin Clinical skincare brand Murad launched the first comprehensive skincare line developed to treat hormonally aging skin. Murad's ...
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Unilever's shares were up 3% this morning (25 October) despite food sales volumes falling in the third quarter as its spreads brands suffered from high pricing in key markets. Unilever, which owns food brands including Knorr stock cubes ...
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A recall of New Mexico-based manufacturer Sunland's peanut butter - which is believed to be contaminated with salmonella - has expanded to now include 240 products. In an announcement on Friday (5 October), the US Food & Drug ...
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Food sales volumes fell at Unilever in the second quarter of 2012 after an increase in the first three months of the year, highlighting the current challenging nature of the sector. Unilever, which owns food brands including Knorr stock ...
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Hillshire Brands has added a Lemon Pound Cake to its Sara Lee brand, as well as making the label's signature Butter Pound Cake more moist. The US food group said the new lemon and butter varieties will be available at grocery stores ...
Finnish group Raisio, which owns brands from Benecol butter to Honey Monster cereals, pointed to an improvement in its EBIT as it reported a second-quarter loss. The company today (14 August) posted a loss of EUR2.4m (US$2.9m) thanks to ...
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US own-label group Ralcorp Holdings, which today (27 November) agreed to a takeover bid from ConAgra Foods, returned to profit in its fiscal 2012 year, boosted by acquisitions made during the year. In the 12 months to the end of ...
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Ralcorp Holdings has acquired Italian private-label frozen ready meals maker Gelit for an undisclosed sum. Gelit, based in Cisterna di Latina, employs around 130 staff and produces frozen ready meals for sale in the US and Italy. The ...
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Nestle has added a limited edition white chocolate variant to its Kit Kat Chunky brand in the UK. Available from 17 September, Kit Kat Chunky White is being launched as a result of a campaign by the confectioner for consumers to choose ...
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US firm Land O'Lakes has launched Saute Starter, a seasoned butter and olive oil product that can be used to both cook and flavour meats. The company said that the product is aimed at "moms with growing families", providing a quick and ...
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