02-Nov-2015 By Nicholas Robinson
The Well Hung Meat Company uses scotch bonnet chillis in the secret cure it has devised for its organic firecracker back bacon.
26-Mar-2015 By Jo Bruce
The former head chef of Heston Blumenthal’s Hinds Head pub has become chef in residence for discount supermarket chain Lidl.
09-Jan-2015 By Daniel Woolfson
Catering equipment manufacturer Lincat has appointed a new UK sales director.
23-Apr-2014 By James Wallin
The Isle of Skye Brewery has targeted a 30% hike in production and unveiled a new look as part of a rebrand.
03-Dec-2012 By Mike Berry
The Publican’s Morning Advertiser has launched an exciting new event focused purely on the beer category.
BII brings in private sector expertise to drive training and commercial development
05-Sep-2012 By Michelle Perrett
The BII has appointed Tim Burrows as director of training and education to develop new qualifications and drive BII’s commercial development.
23-Apr-2012 By Mike Berry
Shadow business minister Toby Perkins tops the bill at next month's MA250 event on 21 May at Savill Court Hotel, Windsor.
Innovate Foods appoints new product development manager
22-Nov-2011 By Lesley Foottit
Food manufacturer Innovate Foods has appointed Lorna Godfrey as new product development manager.
07-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
InterContinental Brands (ICB) has appointed John Mills as managing director.
Snacks focus: New flavours keep crisps front of mind
27-Mar-2009
THOSE PIONEERING souls who toil away in the new product development (NPD) departments of the nation's snack manufacturers must, one imagines,...
Creating a halo effect
22-May-2008
New product development in lager is focusing more and more on creating range extensions, allowing fresh products to boost interest in the core brand....
Halewood plans boost for Lamb's
27-Sep-2007
Halewood is gunning for Captain Morgan's supremacy in the dark rum market as it splashes out £500,000 on a raft of initiatives for Lamb's. The...
27-Feb-2007 By Sarah Britton
Food developers are constantly switching jobs. Sarah Britton looks at why staff move on so frequently and how this affects manufacturers
Ready to fight back?
11-Sep-2006
How important is new product development (NPD) for the market?Stuart Davis: I think to keep the category stimulated a degree of NPD is necessary...
Round Table: New product development
02-Feb-2006
So what's the secret of a successful new brand launch? Drinks editor Adam Withrington asked a few industry experts for their thoughts.A criticism...
Training company CLM predicts continued growth
01-Jul-2005
Hospitality and catering training company Creative Learning Media (CLM) notched up its third successive year of double-digit growth in 2004/5.Total...
First Drinks on course with Just Desserts trial
14-Oct-2004
by Rosie Davenport First Drinks is embarking on a series of test launches as it puts new product development at the top of its agenda. The spirits...
Kyndal goes out on the L'ush
22-Nov-2002
Kyndal Spirits has expanded its portfolio for the first time since securing Scotland's biggest ever management buy-out last year.The Glasgow-based...
Versatile full-strength vodka is cream of the Kyndal crop
21-Nov-2002
Kyndal Spirits is launching its first new product, a year after completing Scotland's largest ever management buyout. L'ush vodka with the "clear...
Financial crisis sees Bulmers' new products 'under review'
22-Oct-2002
Bulmers has placed its entire new product development programme (NPD) "under review" as the company looks to concentrate on its core beer and cider...
Guinness considers 'quick pour" tap
27-Feb-2002
Guinness' quest to recruit everyday drinkers may see the introduction of a revolutionary new font designed to pour a pint in 15 to 25...
Mill House gains clarity in IT contract
29-Jun-2001
Mill House Inns has awarded a £230,000 contract for internet-based software to improve the support given to its pubs from head office.The central...
Metz schnapps up 40 per cent version
09-Oct-2000
Bacardi-Martini has extended its Metz range with the launch of a 40 per cent ABV schnapps aimed at tapping into the growing shot market.The release...
Pouring reigns - beer dispensing gets all the attention
18-Sep-2000
The way beers are dispensed today is becoming more sophisticated as drinks companies try to cash in - just like thatPicture a Friday night down the...
