Archives for November 12, 2002

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Don't have a turkey this Christmas...have a Grouse

The Famous Grouse, the favourite blended Scotch whisky among the ever-demanding Scots, is investing heavily in marketing and promotions this Christmas in a bid to garner a greater shares of the market at a time of year when whisky consumption is high.

UK consumer no.1 chocolate fan

Britain is still a nation with a sweet tooth, with chocolate reigning supreme when compared to other European countries. According to a new report from market analysts Datamonitor, the popularity of chocolate and sweets continues unabated with...

Things go from bad to worse for Ocean Spray

Reports last week of the possible downgrade in share ratings for Ocean Spray following the resignation of the cranberry co-operative's CEO have been followed by more bad news this week. Northland Cranberries, a fellow cranberry grower and producer,...

Diet: moving Europe to Asia

Research on a regular basis appears to endorse the benefits of the much-acclaimed Mediterranean-style diet. A recent study suggests that taking a leaf out of the Mediterranean people's book could help reduce cardiovascular disease in Asian populations.

Arla expands UK business with HT Webb acquisition

Arla sets out its stall as the leading speciality cheese producer in the UK with the acquisition of HT Webb for an undisclosed sum. The Scandinavian company said the deal reinforced its commitment to the UK market where it has already invested heavily.

Ocean Spray sued over 'crippling competition'

Last week we reported on the possible downgrade in share ratings for Ocean Spray following the resignation of the cranberry co-operative's CEO. Troubles continue this week with Northland Cranberries, a fellow cranberry grower and producer, together...

Forum for veggie manufacturers

In a move that reflects the growing popularity in the UK towards the consumption of a vegetarian diet, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new voice for the £500 million (€786m) vegetarian food and drink industry - the FDF Vegetarian...