Greggs has confirmed its new bakery in Balliol Park in Newcastle will open in the second half of 2011, where it forms part of a £60m capital expenditure plan this year.
Fairtrade claims are currently less important to UK shoppers than health and even animal welfare product claims, data from MMR Research Worldwide indicates – while figures from the Fairtrade Foundation suggest ongoing growth.
Risk aversion and a failure to learn the marketing lessons from the US have frustrated the market for energy shots in Europe, according to a new report.
Peppersmith - the premium gum firm created by former Innocent Drinks executives Mike Stevens and Dan Shrimpton – is venturing into premium mints in the spring.
By Paul Gander Soft drinks, water and milk could be the next categories to benefit from in-store dispense systems (ISDSs) after Asda innovated with an award-winning system for detergent products.
While shoppers’ enthusiasm for low-fat, low-sugar or low-calorie claims (‘minus’ claims) or added functional ingredients claims (‘plus’ claims) has waned; their interest in natural claims has continued to grow, according to Mintel.
Polyphenols can be absorbed into the blood stream when consumed from a beverage, showing the potential to deliver the antioxidants via a juice, says a new study from Coca-Cola.
The soft drinks giants behind controversial calorie-burning drink Enviga said they would "energetically oppose" the lawsuit launched against them by...
