Archive for January, 2008
Limited Edition Champagne Marmite
Did someone mention Valentines to those manufacturers of the finest spread in existence? Just released is Marmite with a hint of champagne. Not a huge amount of Champagne admittedly but a ‘dash’ at 0.3%.
As with the last limited edition (Guinness Marmite) there are just 600,000 limited edition jars of the ‘Lovers’ Marmite’ being produced ahead […]
Gold Golden Syrup
The world’s oldest branded product is to get a design make-over - the first in its 125 year history.
Despite being more than a century old, not much has changed over the years, including the contents, the packaging and branding of Lyle’s Golden Syrup.
Lyle’s Golden Syrup in its iconic Victorian-style tins is getting a makeover […]
Chicken Now RSPCA Campaign
It is not just good ol’ Hugh (and that other bloke) fighting for the welfare of the humble chicken. Now the RSPCA has joined the fray by challenging retailers to sell only higher welfare chicken by 2010.
National newspapers are now carrying adverts containing an open letter to retailers asking them to consider the quality of […]
Tesco Healthy Eating
And talking of Tesco…
The ubiquitous supermarket chain has invested over £2.5m on an overhaul of it Healthy Living range and the introduction of a new brand - Light Choices - aimed at dieters.
They have also revamped their health website and launched an online tracker offering detailed advice on diet. All this activity follows […]
Only in America!
As you may be aware our beloved Tesco has opened a string of stores in America. Their Fresh and Easy stores were promised to be different. Bravely some of the stores have opened in less desirable areas of LA which must be good news for the locals.
The United Food and Commercial Workers union however is […]