Junk food ads to be banned before the watershed in obesity crackdown June 24, 2021 Junk food adverts will not be allowed to be shown on TV before 9pm, as part of a campaign to tackle obesity. Foods including sausage rolls, fish fingers and pasties will be caught in the crackdown, the Sun reported. Ministers will unveil the plans today, according to reports, leaving businesses facing a medley of restrictions [...]
Queen’s Birthday Honours: the full 2021 list June 12, 2021 Below the full list of names for this year ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) The Rt. Hon. Frederick Richard Penn Curzon, The Earl Howe. For political and parliamentary service. (Amersham, Buckinghamshire) ORDER OF THE BATH Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) [...]
UK faces a flakeless summer as shortage of Cadbury’s 99 looms May 17, 2021 After a year of lockdowns and staying at home the British public are faced with the threat of a shortage of Cadbury 99 Flakes. Demand for soft-serve ice creams, finished with the iconic crumbling treat, is surging. “We are seeing a recent increase in demand for our Cadbury 99 Flake in the UK and Ireland [...]
‘Worldwide Hide’ Cadbury advert finds its audience March 31, 2021 Ahead of the Easter weekend, the confectionary brand Cadbury has significantly boosted its Ad Awareness among parents with children at home and the general population alike. As the Easter Bank Holiday looms, many parents will be wondering how best to keep their young ones entertained – and with some Covid-19 restrictions still in place, what [...]
City living: Most popular London postcodes for house hunters revealed March 22, 2021 While many Londoners have left the city during the pandemic, seeking better value for money and more outdoor space, the capital’s property market has remained active with buyers still targeting central locations. South London boroughs have been the most popular with buyers since the beginning of the first lockdown, according to the latest research, with [...]
Cadbury-owner Mondelez to buy UK protein bar brand Grenade for £200m March 22, 2021 Mondelez, the US owner of Cadbury, is preparing to announce a £200m deal to buy British protein bar brand Grenade. It has secured a deal with Grenade’s majority shareholder to buy the sports nutrition firm, Sky News reported. The deal – which would be Mondelez’s most significant UK takeover since it acquired Cadbury in 2009 [...]
Branston pickle, Cadbury flake and crumpets among top five UK exports expats craved during pandemic March 11, 2021 Demand for UK food from exporter British Corner Shop surges in US amid revenue rise by 150 per cent
Cadbury returns to Birmingham in post-Brexit production shift February 5, 2021 The owner of Cadbury, Mondelez International, is planning to shift more Dairy Milk production back to its historic Bournville factory in Birmingham. The company announced a £15m investment at the Birmingham site, and from 2022 125m more Dairy Milk bars are to be manufactured there. Mondelez’ UK managing director Louise Stigant said Bournville is still [...]
Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods reports sales jump due to surge in home cooking July 29, 2020 Premier Foods, the owner of Mr Kipling and Bisto, said sales soared during lockdown as consumers cooked more meals due to home working and the closure of restaurants and cafes. Group sales in the 13 weeks to 27 June increased 22.5 per cent compared to the previous year, with branded sales up 27 per cent. [...]
Coronavirus crisis is putting the public good back at the heart of commerce March 26, 2020 Conservative chancellors are not usually known for their inspirational quotes. Rishi Sunak, however, channelled the mood of the nation when he unveiled his bold package to tackle the coronavirus crisis. Ending his speech on a stirring note, he set out how history would judge our response, highlighting the acts of kindness and decency that would [...]