Costa today announces the shortlists for the 2012 Costa Book Awards. The Costa Book Awards recognise the most enjoyable books in five categories – First Novel, Novel, Biography, Poetry and Children’s Book – published in the last year by writers based in theUKandIreland. Originally established in 1971 by Whitbread Plc, Costa announced its takeover of […]
Coley Porter Bell has designed the packaging for the newest permanent member of the Chivas Regal range, The Chivas Brothers’ Blend. Launched this month, it is Chivas’ first new launch for five years and will be available as an exclusive in Global Travel Retail outlets. It is intended to strengthen the brand’s relationship with this […]
New mobile app being trialled in three stores with a limited number of customers Customers scan their shopping using their mobile phone Track how much they’re spending and view savings instantly Pay at the till without unloading their trolley, basket or bag Sainsbury’s is trialling a new service called Mobile Scan & Go that lets […]
A shocking new report reveals kids are relying on teacher handouts and food banks as breakfast clubs continue to close across Britain A toxic combination of parental apathy and poverty is leading to more kids than ever going to school hungry. Money troubles and a lack of interest from parents are forcing more and more […]
Cow & Gate, the iconic baby feeding brand, today announces the launch of its new advertising campaign, spearheaded by a category defining TV ad, ‘Supergroup’. The campaign and strategy is devised by BETC London. The campaign launches the brand’s point of view that, beyond developmental milestones, what matters most about the early years is the […]
After a successful launch period, GreenVale Farm Fresh potatoes, the first branded product from Greenvale AP, one of the UK’s leading potato suppliers, has increased its distribution and is now available nationally in over 600 Tesco stores. The brand has also been listed in 15 Booths stores in the North West. The increased distribution comes […]
The Coca‑Cola System in Great Britain (‘Coca‑Cola’), has today announced that it has recycled 10.5 million bottles collected from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, returning them to GB shelves as part of new bottles. This will result in 42 million bottles, each containing 25% rPET. The success of this large-scale bottle-to-bottle recycling process […]
The outstanding international growth of WILLIAM LAWSON’S® Blended Scotch whisky has been recognised by the IWSR (International Wine & Spirit Research) in its recently published 2011 Elite Brands list. The Bacardi-owned whisky has successfully established itself in the Elite Brands list for a 5th consecutive year and is proud to have risen three places to […]
Nestlé UK has partnered with PhunkyFoods, an award-winning independent curriculum-based healthy eating and activity programme, on a new Healthy Kids Programme, which will reach 76,000 children between 2012 and 2015. Through the Nestlé UK Healthy Kids Network, Nestlé will support PhunkyFoods with £820,000 on an ambitious new three-year initiative – helping to expand PhunkyFoods’ reach […]
The Greenius, or Green Genius, national competition aimed at driving forward the UK’s green growth agenda has opened and organisations are invited to compete for a share of £3 million for the development of innovative, near-market technologies leading to commercialisation. Launched by the Deputy Prime Minister in June, the contest is seeking innovative solutions to […]