New food launches Jan-Mar: sweet things show increased appeal

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Morrison's new CEO has his work cut out

UK retailer Wm Morrison has confirmed Marc Bolland's appointment as its new chief executive. The appointment marks the end of a prolonged search for a new CEO for the supermarket chain, but the former Heineken man faces numerous challenges in his latest role.

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Greggs: new initiatives to improve performance

Greggs has blamed its dip in profits on energy costs, but it is also facing problems from the shift in consumer tastes towards healthier options and increased competition on the high street from supermarkets and other takeaway outlets. The company has rolled out a number of initiatives to deal with this, but it will have to work hard to achieve the performance it has enjoyed in the past.

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New food review: manufacturers get more dairy-ing

Manufacturers appear to be experimenting with cheese to increase its appeal among modern consumers, with Productscan noting a number of new cheese based products that differ from regular varieties. These include a cottage cheese containing prebiotic fiber, a pizza with a cheese, not flour, base, and an unusual pizza flavored cheese spread. Saying yes to cheese has therefore just got easier

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New food launches Oct-Dec 2006: extracting growth from seasonings

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New food review: a whole new meaning to eating your greens

As consumer concerns for the environment begin to determine food choices, manufacturers have responded with greener products. Productscan highlights this trend, recording the introduction of a range of locally-sourced ready meals. Meanwhile, both superfruits and probiotics appear to be entering the mainstream, with numerous new products containing these health promoting ingredients.

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BP forecourt concepts: food and drinks go healthy

UK oil major BP has re-launched its Wild Bean Cafe food and drink range. BP's move is in response to the evolving trends of consumers, who increasingly do not want to sacrifice health for convenience and indulgence. BP is attempting to adapt to these trends and, given the extent to which consumer tastes are changing, it is likely that more oil companies will follow suit.

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New food launches by category, Sept-Nov: good growth sweetens candy sector

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Product claims: new food launches, September-November

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Uniq: feeling the pinch as raw material costs soar

Uniq has become the latest food company to feel the pressure of rising raw material costs, announcing the imminent closure of its Paignton factory and the loss of up to 390 jobs. With rising costs hitting food suppliers around the globe, it is the smaller, private label producers, such as Uniq, that are feeling the impact hardest.

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