Mutti UK, the subsidiary of Mutti Group, the European leader in the tomato market, proudly reports significant brand growth and contribution to the success of the UK ambient tomato category. The company is also excited to announce a raft of new listings in Tesco, further solidifying its UK market presence. Mutti has quickly climbed the ranks to become the No. 2 brand in the category, capturing an 8.3% share and now standing as a £21 million RSV brand. Not only is Mutti growing rapidly in both value (+43%) and volume (+38%), but it has also contributed the most significant branded value additio ..read more

Imperial has announced the extension of its well-known Golden Virginia range with the launch of an innovative new rolling tobacco blend, Golden Virginia Amber Blend – the first blend to have been launched by the established brand in 15 years. Available to buy now, Golden Virginia Amber Blend features a smooth, rich and aromatic flavour profile, alongside lower moisture content from sun dried leaf, designed to elevate the smoking experience. The product has been well-received during consumer testing[i], indicating a strong appeal amongst adult smokers. Golden Virginia Amber Blend is available i ..read more

Kite Packaging, a renowned leader in the UK packaging industry, has recently introduced a range of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) bags, designed to streamline bulk handling operations across various industries. These bags offer convenience and efficiency in managing dry, pourable goods such as sand, fertilisers, chemicals, granular materials and more. Kite Packaging’s new FIBC bags come in a variety of configurations to suit diverse needs, including those with tunnel loops, fill spouts, top skirts, discharge spouts, and baffles. These bags have a host of features and benefits, in ..read more

Total Till sales remain strong at +3.3% for the four weeks ending 18th May 2024, fuelled by the shifts between wet and warm weather which pushed value growths at the supermarkets to +5.1%, a two month high (with the exception of Easter) Retailer sales growth was led by Ocado (+12.4%) in the last 12 weeks, while online orders across all online channels increase +4.1% Visits to stores also grew (+2.8%) equating to an additional 14.3m households as shoppers splashed out on liquid refreshments, ice cream and food for alfresco dining to celebrate the warm weather Total Till sales at UK supermarke ..read more

New Street Vibes range includes the brand’s first ever two-person meal kit, offering easy-to-cook, street-style soft tacos in vibrant flavours The UK’s number one Mexican food brand[2], Old El Paso, has announced the launch of an exciting new street-food inspired line of soft taco kits, sauces, and spice mixes. The first range of its kind for the brand, ‘Street Vibes’ will hit shelves across the UK today and roll-out nationally through the summer. With tacos fast becoming one of the Mexican food category’s leading segments – growing +8% YOY[3] – the range has been designed to transport taco lo ..read more

The UK’s number one cake brand[1] Mr Kipling, is set to surprise and delight shoppers down the cake aisle with a delicious new launch this summer: Strawberries & Cream Fancies. With consumers looking to try new and exciting products, the brand is delivering a twist on the classic favourite consumers already know and love, to help unlock sales opportunities in the category. The teatime occasion is seeing growth for Ambient Packaged Cakes with +2% year on year to a £242 million occasion[2], and the Mr Kipling Strawberries & Cream Fancies presents an opportunity for retailers to tap into ..read more

Lidl is donating 260,000 meals over the 2024 May half term – as it unveils its first ever ‘Community Impact Report’. The new report highlights the breadth of Lidl’s commitment to supporting those in communities who need it most – as 8 in 10 charities continue to see a growth in demand for their services.* In 2023, Lidl’s support generated the value of £13.5 million for good causes including Neighbourly, the NSPCC, and local organisations – from grants and donations to food and toys. This includes over 10 million meals and over 100,000 toys donated by Lidl to local charities and community grou ..read more

A family-owned Kent-based fruit farm has signed a new £750 million deal with Aldi. AC Goatham & Son has supplied Britain’s fourth largest supermarket with a variety of apples and pears since 2016 and was announced earlier last year as Aldi’s sole supplier of British apples. The new 20-year deal will also see the introduction of the “Aldi Orchard” – a 200-acre plot on New Green Farm in Gravesend, which will grow a mix of Gala and Braeburn apples for Aldi stores across the country. This long-term deal will provide vital support for British farmers — assuring them of supply and helping to giv ..read more

Asda has today announced the launch of a £50m store upgrade program designed to improve the shopping experience for customers in its larger supermarkets and superstores.   The program, which starts at the Long Eaton store in Nottingham, and run across 170 stores in total, is expected to complete by the end of November. As part of the program, 50 larger stores will receive major upgrades, including the introduction of new in store services and features. This will include a brand-new George department in some stores, new foyers, new seasonal aisles, new food-to-go services, new counters an ..read more

Five percent of sales from F&F Pride range will be donated to charity Switchboard to support its vital work. To mark this year’s Pride festival and support the LGBTQ+ community, Tesco will donate £100K to LGBTQ+ charities Notaphase, Give Out and Just like Us, in addition to donating 5% of sales from its F&F Pride range to Switchboard, the national LGBTQIA+ support line. 2024 will see Tesco supporting 20 Pride events up and down the country, including London and Brighton, as well as Black and Bi Pride. Tesco are the gold sponsors of London again this year and are Premium Partners of Bri ..read more