Did You Know...Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has warned against over reactions to the news that the World Health Organisation has classified red meats and processed meats as potential causes of certain cancers? Speaking to TV3 at the Curragh, he commented, “I think we should be careful not to categorise all processed foods into the one category. Sunshine can cause cancer as well. That doesn’t mean people shouldn’t stand out in it.”
Did you know… Tullamore DEW has appointed Thinkhouse to handle its global PR account? Thinkhouse will work alongside the whiskey brand’s owners, Willian Grant & Sons, to develop all marketing communications for the brand, with Thinkhouse’s Jane McDaid saying that the agency is looking forward to “smashing Tullamore D.E.W's ambitious growth targets."
Did you know… Imperial Tobacco, which owns the John Player brand in Ireland, has seen underlying volumes for its ‘Growth Brands’ portfolio rise 7% in full year 2014/15? According to results issued this morning, the portfolio also saw net revenue up 12% and share up to 6.6%. The group posted tobacco sales of £6.25 billion for the year to 30 September, a rise of 4.3% at constant currency levels.
Did You Know... This year, organisers of the ‘Love a Real Tree’ campaign are launching a national tree-labelling system, to help consumers choose a real Christmas tree that has been grown in Ireland? The Irish Christmas Tree Growers Association recently conducted a consumer survey as part of the ‘Love a Real Tree’ campaign; revealing that 44% of consumers are likely to consider a real tree this year, while 1 in 5 adults say they would always choose one.
Did You Know... Mintel has tipped savoury ice-cream flavours as a trend to watch in the near future, expecting olive oil and black pepper to become increasingly popular ingredients? Its Ice Cream and Desserts UK 2015 report also shows that 48% of British adults are interested in trying ice cream made with ethnic ingredients, while 39% are interested in hot and spicy flavoured ice cream.
Did You Know... Baby food brand Cow & Gate has put out a recall notice website for its Sunny Start My First Banana Muesli, pack size, 330g with a best before date of 27/09/2016, due to possible insect contamination. Point of sale recall notices will be displayed in stores that may have sold the product, and the company has advised that the product should not be consumed.
Did You Know... Marks & Spencer was forced to temporarily suspend its website last Tuesday night, when an ‘internal technical problem’ gave customers access to other people’s details when they logged into their accounts? In a statement, the retailer assured customers that no financial details were compromised in the incident, and has apologised for the inconvenience.
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