asda
John West adds to On the Go range
Product line bolsters brand’s On-the-Go range and ‘injects innovation’ into pot snacks.
Sauce brand launches first range of marinades for BBQ season
The range of marinades are milder in taste than the Encona sauces and have been created to appeal to families.
New OPRL Refill labels offer consumer reassurance on reusable packaging
With brands and retailers increasingly offering refillable packaging as alternatives to single use models, OPRL is launching a new labelling range to support consumers in adopting new behaviours.
Wall’s Pastry launches limited edition pie & quiche range
The Great Family Favourites range has been developed by Addo Food Group on behalf of the Wall’s Pastry brand and launches in Asda stores from 18 March.
Asda trials vegan butcher concept
UK supermarket giant Asda has announced a partnership with vegan concept creator, Kbox Global, to trial a supermarket vegan butcher counter.
Violife announced as official sponsor of Veganuary 2021
Violife is joining forces with Veganuary’s official sponsor brands to inspire people to move to a plant-based diet.
Potato packer sees increase in productivity with machinery investment
IPL enjoys 25% increase in throughput after opting for GIC VFFS machines.
Asda wins FreeFrom Product of the Year at virtual awards
At the first ever virtual presentation of the FreeFrom Food Awards, Asda was awarded the Product of Year for its Plant Based Sweet Potato Falafel Burgers.
Asda/Sainsbury’s merger blocked
The proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda has been blocked by CMA, after a report found UK consumers would be worse off if it went ahead.
Finalists announced for Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards
52 food and drink businesses from across Scotland are celebrating after being named as finalists for the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2019.
Ultimate Packaging awarded IPL’s 2018 Sustainability Award
Last year, Ultimate Packaging began working with International Procurement and Logistics (IPL), to help Asda supermarket deliver on its pledge to reduce plastic by 10%.
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A bagel in a tin? Why not?
Crown Aerosols & Promotional Packaging Europe has worked with 20TenCreative to produce a custom tin for New York Bakery Co, most well-known for their bagels.
Children ‘exceed recommended sugar limit by age 10’
The average 10-year-old has consumed as much sugar in their lifetime as the recommended limit for an 18-year-old, according to Public Health England (PHE).
Basket case
I’m still trying to get my head around a story this week that an Asda store in Cambridge has had to order more shopping baskets, as customers are waltzing off with them rather than pay 9p for a bag. You couldn’t make it up.