Pladis Appoints New Agencies To Overhaul Marketing
Pladis, the company behind brands including McVitie’s, Jacob’s, Carr’s and go ahead!, has hired TBWALondon for strategic and creative duties and Manning Gottlieb OMD...
Christmas Meal Treats ‘Under Threat’ Due To Labour Shortages
Pigs in blankets and other festive meal treats might be in short supply this Christmas, the British Meat Processors Association has warned. It says...
P&G Taking Action On Plastic Used For Cleaning Brands In Europe
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has followed rival Unilever in promising to significantly increase the amount of recycled plastic it uses in its packaging.
The amount...
Key Brands Drive Growth For AB InBev In The UK
A third-quarter trading update released AB InBev reveals that its UK business has maintained its growth run despite the tough trading conditions.
The world’s largest...
Halo Top Taking On Traditional Ice Cream Brands With New Range
Successful low-calorie ice cream brand Halo Top is entering the traditional ice cream category for the first time with a product made from real...
Growth Picks Up In Dairy Market
Latest data from Kantar shows the UK dairy market has seen a slight improvement in growth, driven by key product areas.
In the 12-week period...
Tulip Site Set For Closure
Tulip, the UK’s biggest pork producer which was recently acquired by Pilgrim’s Pride, looks set to end production at one its sites in Cornwall.
The...
Rum Set To Capitalize On The Slowing Gin Market
Gin has been an on-trend spirit, particularly in the UK, since 2009 when the 'gin boom' began. However, rum is set to dominate going forward,...
Premium Lines Driving Growth In BWS Market
New research reveals continued growth across premium and luxury brands in the on and off drinks trade as consumers treat themselves to small indulgences.
According...
CCEP Makes Slow Start To Fourth Quarter
Alongside the release of its third-quarter trading figures, Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) revealed that it had made slower-than-expected start to its fourth quarter due...