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Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:12:12 +0100 TotallySwedish in London celebrates its 20th anniversary. During the 20th birthday celebration week (1-7 September) TotallySwedish will be offering to customers samples of Swedish flavours, exclusive discounts and giveaways. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/totallyswedish-london-stores-celebrate-20th-anniversary-3401894?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/totallyswedish-london-stores-celebrate-20th-anniversary-3401894?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:42:22 +0100 Award-winning plant-protein brand, Like, is making an important move into the UK market with three products launching in Tesco. Like, with its focus on a younger demographic, aims to appeal to plant-curious consumers open to alternative forms of protein as a way to reduce their meat consumption. Find Like Hot Dogs, Like Chicken Burger and Like Popcorn Chicken in Tesco from September the 8th. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/plant-protein-brand-like-is-launching-into-all-major-uk-retailers-kicking-off-with-tesco-on-the-8th-of-september-3398069?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/plant-protein-brand-like-is-launching-into-all-major-uk-retailers-kicking-off-with-tesco-on-the-8th-of-september-3398069?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:28:44 +0100 At the glamorous Free From Food Awards in central London on Fri 20th June, the wonderful free from community came together to celebrate the best in free from. The Free From Food Awards, the UK's only industry awards for ‘free from’ food and drink, were launched in 2008 to encourage innovation and celebrate excellence in the free from food and drink industry. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/bold-colours-and-cheeky-fun-capture-the-mood-of-the-moment-at-the-free-from-food-awards-2025-3393511?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/bold-colours-and-cheeky-fun-capture-the-mood-of-the-moment-at-the-free-from-food-awards-2025-3393511?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:22:53 +0000 Seasonal products by Moo Free, Waitrose, Morrisons, Asda, Booja-Booja, Coop, M&S, NOMO, Sainsburys, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co, Tesco, Ocado, Bubbling Stove, Chocolates by Design and Catherine’s Originals have triumphed in the Free From Easter Award 2025. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/an-unprecedented-50-medals-awarded-at-free-from-easter-award-3371167?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/an-unprecedented-50-medals-awarded-at-free-from-easter-award-3371167?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:53:17 +0100 The groundbreaking Plant-Based Shape & Sizzle Mince from Fry Family Food has been awarded Best Plant-Based Mince in the Plant-Based Taste Awards. Fry’s Plant-Based Shape & Sizzle Mince in available in Tesco stores nationwide and online now. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/frys-shape-and-sizzle-mince-wins-best-plant-based-mince-in-the-plant-based-taste-awards-3342333?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/frys-shape-and-sizzle-mince-wins-best-plant-based-mince-in-the-plant-based-taste-awards-3342333?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:49:56 +0100 Award-winning plant-based brand, Fry Family Foods, are launching their new Shape & Sizzle Mince in Tesco. The mince will roll out nationwide from the 9th of September. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/frys-groundbreaking-new-plant-based-mince-launches-in-tesco-3339507?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/frys-groundbreaking-new-plant-based-mince-launches-in-tesco-3339507?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:52:52 +0100 At the glamorous Free From Food Awards party in central London on Fri 21st June, those deliverers of disruption in the free from category, CRAVE, were crowned Free From Small Brand of the Year and their gluten and milk free snack, The Big Dipper, won the coveted title of Free From Food Product of the Year. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/challenger-brand-crave-boldly-stand-out-at-free-from-food-awards-2024-3332142?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/challenger-brand-crave-boldly-stand-out-at-free-from-food-awards-2024-3332142?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:28:34 +0000 Plant-based nuggets from Fry Family Foods has been awarded Best Marketing Campaign in the World Food Innovation Awards. Fry’s, a global plant-based food brand that is part of LIVEKINDLY Collective, developed the innovative collaboration with Aardman and Netflix to launch their new special edition plant-based nuggets in celebration of the long-awaited Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget movie. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/plant-based-brand-frys-collaboration-with-aardman-and-netflix-wins-global-innovation-marketing-award-3313408?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/plant-based-brand-frys-collaboration-with-aardman-and-netflix-wins-global-innovation-marketing-award-3313408?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:50:32 +0000 In her new book, 'Less Meat, More Plants', carnivore turned flexitarian Annabelle Randles delivers a pragmatic and gentle approach to getting more veggies on your plate without having to give up meat altogether. “My aim with this book is to offer options for pescatarians, vegetarians, and those simply looking to cut back a bit on meat and/or dairy”, says Annabelle Randles. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/less-meat-more-plants-a-new-cookbook-by-annabelle-randles-3286036?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/less-meat-more-plants-a-new-cookbook-by-annabelle-randles-3286036?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:31:31 +0000 LIVEKINDLY Collective, a collection of plant-based brands, pushes plant-based food quality standards to the next level with LikeMeat’s WOW Chicken Chunks. The new and improved product offers the best taste & texture experience yet, is high in fiber, filled with plant-based protein [>19 % per 100 g] and made with kitchen-recognizable ingredients. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/likemeat-brings-the-wow-factor-to-the-plant-based-food-category-3232562?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/likemeat-brings-the-wow-factor-to-the-plant-based-food-category-3232562?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:12:28 +0000 Devon based bakery Clive’s Purely Plants are winners in two categories in the prestigious Plant-Based Taste Awards. • Clive’s Organic Red Pepper Harissa Quiche with a pumpkin seed crumb won Best Plant-Based Deli Product. • Clive’s Organic Coronation Chickpea Puff Pie with creamy coconut and apricot won Best Plant-Based Pie. Both winning products are currently available in Waitrose. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/double-win-for-clives-purely-plants-in-plant-based-taste-awards-3221365?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/double-win-for-clives-purely-plants-in-plant-based-taste-awards-3221365?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:43:39 +0000 LIVEKINDLY Collective’s mission is to make plant-based living the new norm for the good of people, the planet and animals. This Veganuary LIVEKINDLY Collective’s Kind Heroes inspire people to go vegan for a month and raise awareness of the impact our diet might have on climate change. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/the-kind-heroes-of-veganuary-a-tale-of-why-you-too-might-consider-a-more-plant-based-diet-3157549?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/the-kind-heroes-of-veganuary-a-tale-of-why-you-too-might-consider-a-more-plant-based-diet-3157549?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:48:05 +0100 Today, 4th of October, Swedes celebrate Cinnamon Bun Day, and on this day alone more than 8 million cinnamon buns are sold in Sweden! “Swedish Cinnamon Bun Day is starting to become a tradition in London as well,” says Monika Agorelius, from CloseUp PR. "Our client TotallySwedish will sell copious amounts of cinnamon buns today!" https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/closeup-pr-promote-swedish-cinnamon-bun-day-in-the-uk-1588678?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/closeup-pr-promote-swedish-cinnamon-bun-day-in-the-uk-1588678?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Fri, 29 May 2015 12:20:00 +0100 CloseUp PR and sister company CloseUp Productions have been chosen by VisitSweden to work as PR and Marketing Consultants on 'The Bridge Experience' campaign. VisitSweden is running the campaign alongside Tourism in Skåne and Malmö Tourism, to entice fans of the Nordic Noir genre to visit southern Sweden, the home of popular thriller dramas 'Wallander' and 'The Bridge'. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/closeup-pr-chosen-by-visitsweden-to-engage-nordic-noir-fans-to-visit-southern-sweden-1168794?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/closeup-pr-chosen-by-visitsweden-to-engage-nordic-noir-fans-to-visit-southern-sweden-1168794?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:14:35 +0000 "The Walls Still Hold a Tune" Charity Fundraiser for Amnesty International is going to be held on the 21st of March at the Fox and Newt in Leeds. It will be evening of fine rock music from Paul Miro, supported by Polly Phluid (Idol Dead) and Ultraxine, and includes "The Raffle of Rock", with prizes including signed rock memorabilia from The Dowling Poole, The Eureka Machines and many more. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/the-walls-still-hold-a-tune-charity-fundraiser-for-amnesty-international-announced-by-closeup-pr-1122982?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/the-walls-still-hold-a-tune-charity-fundraiser-for-amnesty-international-announced-by-closeup-pr-1122982?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Sun, 22 Feb 2015 18:00:13 +0000 CloseUp Productions, recently interviewed pop star Taylor Swift for the front cover feature in Swedish lifestyle and travel magazine ​Voyage. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/closeup-interview-with-taylor-swift-for-front-cover-story-in-swedish-lifestyle-and-travel-magazine-voyage-1120489?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/closeup-interview-with-taylor-swift-for-front-cover-story-in-swedish-lifestyle-and-travel-magazine-voyage-1120489?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Sat, 21 Feb 2015 09:26:02 +0000 Monika Agorelius’, from CloseUp PR and sister company CloseUp Productions, interview with Nordic Noir expert and crime fiction author Barry Forshaw is now avaliable to view on YouTube. In the interview Forshaw discusses the British nation's appeal with Scandinavian dramas like 'The Killing', 'The Bridge' and 'Borgen.' The interview was conducted at the Nordicana film festival in London in 2014. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/closeup-s-interview-with-nordic-noir-expert-barry-forshaw-now-avaliable-to-view-on-youtube-1120448?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/closeup-s-interview-with-nordic-noir-expert-barry-forshaw-now-avaliable-to-view-on-youtube-1120448?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Thu, 05 Feb 2015 21:34:00 +0000 Monika Agorelius’, from CloseUp PR and sister company CloseUp Productions, interview with Swedish actress Sofia Helin, who plays Saga Norén in the popular Swedish Danish drama series "The Bridge", has been viewed on YouTube more than 32 000 times. The interview was conducted at the Nordicana film festival in London in 2014. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/closeup-pr-interview-with-the-bridge-actress-viewed-more-than-32-000-times-1111982?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/closeup-pr-interview-with-the-bridge-actress-viewed-more-than-32-000-times-1111982?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR. Wed, 04 Feb 2015 20:36:00 +0000 TotallyTween, a safe, fresh and innovative online platform for the exciting and influential market of 2.5 million Tween girls, aged 8 – 12, launches in the UK on 27th March 2015. Designed in collaboration with Tweens, it’s the “go-to” source for information, opinion and sharing on fashion, trends, style, beauty, entertainment, film, music, books, TV, social, cooking, health and fitness. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/pioneering-digital-platform-totallytween-fills-gap-in-market-for-8-12-year-olds-announces-closeup-pr-1113167?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/closeuppr/pressreleases/pioneering-digital-platform-totallytween-fills-gap-in-market-for-8-12-year-olds-announces-closeup-pr-1113167?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news CloseUp PR.