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Prepared soup

Article Abstract:

In 1995, the UK market for prepared soups was valued at 369 million pounds sterling, representing a 5.4% rise on 1994. Liquid soups take the lion share of the market with 68.3%, of which chilled varieties have enjoyed the highest growth between 1990-1994. The market is dominated by HJ Heinz, followed by Unilever's Van den Bergh Foods. An overview of market trends is given, including details of market background, size, and shares; product sectors; company profiles; advertising; distribution; prices; and forecasts for the future.

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Prepared soups

Article Abstract:

In 1993, the market for prepared soups was valued at 338 million pounds sterling, of which 63% is made up of canned soups. Between 1989 and 1993, sales of premium canned soups grew 47%; while sales of dried soups rose only 14%. Low calorie products make up 32 million pounds of the total, and largest growth was enjoyed by premium chilled soups. Details of key trends are included, along with market data, details of prices, consumption, brands, company profiles, advertising, distribution, and forecasts for the future.

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Prepared soups: part 2

Article Abstract:

The UK prepared soups market is dominated by food retailer Heinz which had a 34.6% share of the value market in 1997. Chilled soup manufacturer The New Covent Garden Soup Company demonstrated sustained growth in 1997, with its value share of the total market increasing from 4.9% in 1996 to 5.8% in 1997. The instant dried soup market is dominated by Batchelors, which has a 57% share of the value market in 1997.

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