. The government has modified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011, following complaints regarding unfair reduction in the quantity of packaged products from some consumer organisation, PTI said. Expected to come into ...
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United Biscuits, a UK-based manufacturer of biscuits and cakes, has introduced new flavors under its Jacob’s Oddities brand and a new product addition for its Carr's range. The new flavors from the Jacob's Oddities include Salt & ...
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A new study by Consumer group Which has revealed that biscuits taste better if they are in fancy packaging. The research found that packs of cookies were scored higher by the testers who saw them before eating compared to those who tasted ...
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Faerch Plast has launched the new MAPET II mono packaging, produced from MONO amorphous polyethylene terephthalate or MAPET, which offers better sealability compared to its predecessor MAPET I. Developed primarily for manufacturing trays ...
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Mondelez International, the snacks group spun off from Kraft Foods last month, has reported a fall in underlying third-quarter sales amid problems in Brazil and Russia. The company, which produces brands including Cadbury chocolate, ...
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Former TescoCEO Terry Leahy will take up the post of chairman at B&M Retail after private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice acquired a majority stake in UK discount retailer. B&M, owned by the Arora family, will continue to be managed ...
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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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Premier Foods plc has become the latest company to launch a range of breakfast biscuits in the UK. The group is hoping to tap into the GBP33m (US$52.4m) breakfast biscuit market with the launch of Hovis Breakfast Bakes. It has ...
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Premier Foods plc has poached executives from UK snack manufacturer United Biscuits and retail giant Sainsbury's to bolster the marketing team behind its "power brands". Claire Harrison-Church has taken the newly-created role of director ...
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Kraft Foods has booked an increase in first-half profits, despite recording a fall in sales, thanks to productivity and price gains. In the six months to the end of June, net profit increased 4.2% to US$1.85bn. Operating profit in the ...
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Irish grocery sales fell 0.9% in the 12 weeks to 5 August, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel. The decline was not as steep as the 1.3% slide in the 12 weeks to 8 July but again demonstrated the pressure consumers in ...
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Kraft Foods has added two new flavors to its BelVita breakfast biscuits line in the US. BelVita breakfast biscuits, launched in the US late last year, are now available in chocolate and cinnamon brown sugar varieties, Kraft said this ...
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UK retailer Sainsbury's has launched a range of fruit-based snacks and smoothies for children. The retailer has launched mini packs of Raisins & Juicy Blueberries and bite sized Apricots, in addition to Fairtrade Strawberry or Lemon ...
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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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