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Week of 2008-03-16:
Name Date
Palm sets smartphone sales record: 833,000 in a quarter. Palm sets smartphone sales record: 833,000 in a quarter. 2008-03-22
A rising tide lifts all boats...iPhones this year. That#;s as many per month as Palm Centro sold in a quarter. Microsoft expects to have
iPhone flash saga continues. iPhone flash saga continues. 2008-03-22
evaluated the iPhone SDK and can now start to develop a way to bring Flash Player to the iPhone" but needs
Cisco's Linksys launches iPhone for businesses. Cisco 2008-03-22
the iPhone waters by launching a VoIP phone systems for small...dom"--iPhone. Cisco has had a long-standing claim to the...Still and all, it is a bit confusing for both companies
Thumbplay snags $18m, plans international expansion. Thumbplay snags $18m, plans international expansion. 2008-03-22
off-deck model for selling a wide variety of mobile entertainment...Capital, and Cross Creek Capital, a private equity affiliate of Wasatch...round. Thumbplay has been on a tear lately. In Q# of...of AOL and MSN Mobile, as well as social music discovery service iLike
Napster, Ericsson launch mobile music service for O2 UK. Napster, Ericsson launch mobile music service for O2 UK. 2008-03-22
delivery for simultaneous downloads to a subscriber#;s PC and mobile...directly to their phones with a copy of the song available...The service also features a recommendation tool and access to...an exclusive iPhone distributor, made a similar deal with Napster.
LiveWire Mobile acquires Groove Mobile. LiveWire Mobile acquires Groove Mobile. 2008-03-22
# UK and Bell Mobility as well as deals with the four major...Universal Music and Warner Music. A newly formed subsidiary called LiveWire...plus enough cash to operate as a separate division. It will focus...phone operators#; growing demand for a portfolio of managed services, including
More smartphones being sold ... but carriers losing control of content market. More smartphones being sold ... but carriers losing control of content market. 2008-03-22
are more likely to watch a video from YouTube on their...YouTube on their phone than a video from the carrier. But...But subscribers are also twice as likely to get ringtones from...device, content is obtained from a variety of sources," said research
Quad play cableco Telent hits 900,000 broadband subscribers. Quad play cableco Telent hits 900,000 broadband subscribers. 2008-03-22
fixed line phone service and Internet access. Q# #### Results as of December ##, #### Reported by ##-##-## Listed
Gonna get worse, warns eMusic CEO David Pakman. Gonna get worse, warns eMusic CEO David Pakman. 2008-03-22
retailer eMusic, which touts itself as the world#;s largest retailer...##,### independent labels in a subscription model that lets consumers...It#;s going to take a major shift for them to...cents-## cents per download, a user would have to see
Prince Charles dons his pinny. Prince Charles dons his pinny. 2008-03-22
As Sir Ken hangs up his...the opening this week of a new shop in Tetbury. The...The Highgrove store really is a one-stop shop, providing you...the market for Lebanese soap, a pair of tractor bookends, tea
Raspberry sambuca styled as long drink. Raspberry sambuca styled as long drink. 2008-03-22
off-trade, repositioning the spirit as a long drink with lemonade rather...drink with lemonade rather than a shot-style drink. "Our raspberry...managing director of Hi Spirits. "As a result, consumers have been asking...market." By positioning the sambuca as a long drink, Hill is hoping
Echo Falls in single-serve PET glasses. Echo Falls in single-serve PET glasses. 2008-03-22
and those in need of a convenient and sale way to...and sale way to enjoy a glass of wine at outdoor...is ###% recyclable PET," said a spokesman." It is easily transportable...the wine is always guaranteed." A range of three wines--a Chardonnay, a merlot and a rose--will be launched in
Sangrino targets summer lifestyle. Sangrino targets summer lifestyle. 2008-03-22
The company behind a new wine-based sparkling drink...crowd this summer. Sangrino is a sangria-like drink, made with...Serve Chilled, is positioning it as a long aperitif, served over ice...aperitif, served over ice with a slice of orange, and is
InBev, LTA end tennis tourney. InBev, LTA end tennis tourney. 2008-03-22
is to be the last, as InBev and the Lawn Tennis...said to have come following a change in the LTA#;s...with the association looking for a sponsor to support a package of activities rather than...package of activities rather than a single event. "The LTA#;s
Novelli puts his name to new wine range. Novelli puts his name to new wine range. 2008-03-22
brand will launch initially with a merlot, a semillon and a rose in bottles as well as in red and white bag...try new styles and varietals. A range of cooking wines to...is also in the pipeline. A core element of the brand...looking at the possibility of a tie-up between the wines
Push for Jameson's. Push for Jameson 2008-03-22
men and positioning the drink as a contemporary brand. "The advertising mixes...s heritage with its credentials as accessible, versatile and mixable" said
Zestier Chardonnay. Zestier Chardonnay. 2008-03-22
brand McWilliam#;s is hoping a zestier, fresher style of Chardonnay...of Chardonnay will appeal to a new fan base after a decline in popularity in the
Ocean Spray returns to the small screen this month as part of a new 4.5m [pounds sterling] marketing campaign for 2008 to promote the health benefits of its cranberry juice drinks. Ocean Spray returns to the small screen this month as part of a new 4.5m [pounds sterling] marketing campaign for 2008 to promote the health benefits of its cranberry juice drinks. 2008-03-22
the small screen this month as part of a new #.#m [pounds sterling...the simple measure of drinking a glass of Ocean Spray Cranberry...campaign is just one of a number of initiatives for ####
Sangs spruces up water packaging. Sangs spruces up water packaging. 2008-03-22
revamping its water range in a bid to ditch its historically...end of April, had been a priority for the company since...Twist. "We knew we had a high quality product in the...to be honest they were a bit twee," said Stirling. "We
Vegetarian Feasters. Vegetarian Feasters. 2008-03-22
microwaveable snacks range. Feasters Spicy Bean Burger, available now, kickstarts a programme of NPD for the brand this year.
A 30 [pounds sterling] Pot Noodle. A 30 [pounds sterling] Pot Noodle. 2008-03-22
Unilever has joined forces with Harrods to sell a limited-edition Harrods-branded ##.## [pounds sterling] luxury Pot
Forest Feast turns up appeal for snacking. Forest Feast turns up appeal for snacking. 2008-03-22
range and eyeing international markets as it kicks off plans to...company is currently rolling out a range of six pocket-sized...has replaced outdated formats, such as dried fruit in trays, to...to position the range squarely as a healthy snacking alternative. In addition
Pasta Bake gets new trio. Pasta Bake gets new trio. 2008-03-22
its Homepride Pasta Bake range with three lines that include a #;crunch topping#; of herb-infused breadcrumbs. Mediterranean vegetable, red pepper
Wilkinson Sword is gearing up for its key pre-summer season with a 10m [pounds sterling] push for Quattro starting with TV ads next week. Wilkinson Sword is gearing up for its key pre-summer season with a 10m [pounds sterling] push for Quattro starting with TV ads next week. 2008-03-22
key pre-summer season with a ##m [pounds sterling] push for...week. Forming the start of a wider campaign, including press, online
Ginsters revamp kicks off with ready meals. Ginsters revamp kicks off with ready meals. 2008-03-22
ready meals next week, spearheading a #.#m [pounds sterling] relaunch...relaunch of the entire brand as it continues to diversify from...three-strong Real Meals brand, a premium pots range, has been...has been designed to plug a gap for a "quick-to-prepare quality offering
High-fruit lines join Muller's Little Stars. High-fruit lines join Muller 2008-03-22
high-fruit yoghurt smoothies in a #m [pounds sterling] shake up...#.## [pounds sterling] for a four-pack. Smoothies have been...around the decline" and capture a #% share of the total
Top-end US Tropicana. Top-end US Tropicana. 2008-03-22
could be poised to welcome a new addition to its juice...of PepsiCo#;s launch of a super-premium juice in the
Dr Oetker unveils kids' dairy desserts. Dr Oetker unveils kids 2008-03-22
UK next week, backed by a #.#m [pounds sterling] marketing...Europe for several years, into a ##m [pounds sterling] brand in...to cakes or ice cream as their favoured desserts, said Dr
Loseley butter line launched. Loseley butter line launched. 2008-03-22
years, which would make it a top ## selling spreads brand...The butter was produced from a specially selected dairy herd, whose...without vegetable oil, giving it a point of difference, said head...marketing Brian Beattie. "It#;s a natural progression for Loseley as a dairy business to continue to
Wellness Foods set to drive up Dorset sales. Wellness Foods set to drive up Dorset sales. 2008-03-22
in the next five years as new owner Wellness Foods invests...owner Wellness Foods invests in a raft of NPD and in...set out plans to become a ###m [pounds sterling] brand owner...sales in all categories, with a particular focus on Dorset Cereals
Pink salmon diverted to frozen market. Pink salmon diverted to frozen market. 2008-03-22
A major change in the processing...Alaskan pink salmon will have a serious impact on the availability...of pink salmon had created a glut of canned, with processors...US government tenders to move a large part of the inventory
Poor crop hits pineapple processors. Poor crop hits pineapple processors. 2008-03-22
Exceptionally hot weather and a lack of rain resulted in...the summer crop is just as bleak.
Wyke's TV push to flag up provenance. Wyke 2008-03-22
Wyke Farms has launched a six-figure advertising campaign to...Cheddar cheese. This will include a ##-second TV slot focusing
Ugly Betty star has got the white stuff. Ugly Betty star has got the white stuff. 2008-03-22
Jensen has been signed up as the new face of the...particular to drink more milk as part of a healthy diet. Other celebrities who
Pressure on retailers to increase milk price. Pressure on retailers to increase milk price. 2008-03-22
price, which is based on a formula geared ##% towards costs...by consultancy firm Promar. In a recent cost report for First...now ##.##pp#, but proposed a sustainable price of ##.##pp#...most likely to follow Tesco, as it has no predetermined premium
British Tenderstem starting to flourish. British Tenderstem starting to flourish. 2008-03-22
broccoli is set to grab a much bigger proportion of total...to be imported to ensure a year-round supply, he hoped
New Zealand hit by worker shortages. New Zealand hit by worker shortages. 2008-03-22
threat because of labour shortages. A shortage of workers in the...fears that when there is a larger-than-average crop, fruit...government has reacted by introducing a number of schemes to enable
Fruit First collaboration fails after just one year. Fruit First collaboration fails after just one year. 2008-03-22
A UK top fruit packing project...packing project that was hailed as a major step forward for the...business this week--less than a year after opening. Fruit First...distributed apples and pears from a state-of-the-art facility
Salmon heads for the mainstream. Salmon heads for the mainstream. 2008-03-22
eaten in the evening, and a third is eaten of lunchtime...the only occasion up on a year earlier. Salmon is a relatively expensive food and so...However, consumers still view it as a nice change rather than a staple part of their diets
Fury as Marks drops deli product supplier. Fury as Marks drops deli product supplier. 2008-03-22
plant in Redditch had begun a ##-day consultation procedure on...ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M&S had a responsibility to the ### workers...S to move away from a supplier that had dedicated itself...the supermarket for many years. A spokesman for M&S said
Scotch in cab drive to target London. Scotch in cab drive to target London. 2008-03-22
side of ### London cabs as part of a campaign to encourage meat eaters...and drink. "Consumers are showing a greater-than-ever interest in...premium foods can contribute to a healthier lifestyle," said Laurent Vernet
Sales soar as store drives free-range. Sales soar as store drives free-range. 2008-03-22
A Budgens retailer is planning to...one of his stores following a campaign that resulted in a ##% increase in sales. Deepak...incredible". "The week went down a storm with shoppers," he said...Maunder. The store then ran a poster campaign, Batteries Not Included
MHS revamp slashes costs. MHS revamp slashes costs. 2008-03-22
loss of ### jobs in a move widely applauded in the...regions will be replaced by a computerised system expected to save
Kerry's move on Breeo sparks monopoly fears. Kerry 2008-03-22
dairy and meat brands such as Dairygold, Galtee and Shaws, from...Association chief executive Dermott Jewell as "a recipe for disaster". Having so...one group would give Kerry a dominant position in the added...and Golden Olive dairy brands as well as the Denny and Ballyfree meat
Public warms to the hotter sauces. Public warms to the hotter sauces. 2008-03-22
alcoholic drink brands are causing a stir. Virtually every brand in...and oriental brand Blue Dragon, as well as long-time player Heinz. Adrian...that the segment will occupy a bigger share of shelves this...the Encona brand, which has a new BBQ Chilli variant, is
The buyer: fish is the biggest growth area. The buyer: fish is the biggest growth area. 2008-03-22
area for us, albeit from a small base, and it will...base, and it will be a major challenge in #### to...lines to be winners, such as Birds Eye#;s new Big
Innovation's magic pill: innovation is the lifeblood of the grocery sector. But how do you measure it? OC&C has devised a new methodology that sorts the flops from the stayers. Innovation 2008-03-22
Premier, too, is reinventing itself as an innovator. Health reformulations, brand...in grocery. But there#;s a flipside. As Tesco#;s supply chain systems...involved. It aims, rather, for a short-term spike in sales...mission to measure innovation in a more robust way. With his
Cadbury enjoys sweet success with egg offers: Easter egg offers dominated confectionery promotions at the weekend and there was one clear leader in terms of activity. Cadbury enjoys sweet success with egg offers: Easter egg offers dominated confectionery promotions at the weekend and there was one clear leader in terms of activity. 2008-03-22
the promotional aisles last weekend as Easter eggs and chocolate bars...chocolate bars helped confectionery grab a ##% share of impulse offers...Cadbury stole the show with a whopping ##% of the activity...to optimise sales. It used a variety of promotional mechanics including
Bakkavor buys Gastro Primo stake. Bakkavor buys Gastro Primo stake. 2008-03-22
HONG KONG: Bakkavor Group has acquired a ##% stake in Hong Kong food and drink supplier Gastro
Fegro-Selgros taken over by Rewe. Fegro-Selgros taken over by Rewe. 2008-03-22
chain had run Fegro-Selgros as part of a long-running joint venture with
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