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Category ReportViva gelato! Trends in ice cream 2026
As gelato booms, retailers’ authentic Italian versions are giving brands a run for their money
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NewsEat Natural adds fruit bars in ‘edible wafer paper’ to reduce mess
The bars are described as ’balanced and convenient’ snacks for children and adults
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Comment & OpinionFantasy food hook-ups: grocery’s ultimate Valentine’s Day duos
Strap yourself in for The Grocer’s ultimate fantasy food collaborations – the kind that could be genius, could be awful, but would definitely get people talking
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Analysis & FeaturesHow co-branding became grocery’s ultimate marketing strategy
Once reserved for occasional promotions, co-branding has become a core strategy for grocery brands seeking to refresh mature categories
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NewsOrdo expands Squishmallows toothbrush range
Ordo’s new electric toothbrush is ‘designed to make brushing fun, personalised and effective for older kids and tweens’
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Analysis & FeaturesCan food brands crack the longevity market?
Scientific breakthroughs mean brands have a real opportunity to create products designed to delay the ageing process
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NewsNestlé adds Kit Kat, Aero, Milkybar and Rowntree’s treats for Easter
The lineup includes three new Kit Kat Incredible Eggs
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NewsFortnum & Mason on the hunt for ‘exceptional’ challenger brands as Open Call returns
The scheme – which launched last year – invites British challenger brands to submit their products to Fortnum’s buyers
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NewsMyprotein partners with Greencore to launch food-to-go range
The range will include protein-enriched salads and wraps
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NewsBettine looks to drive goats cheese growth with new look
The range includes the brand’s popular Goat’s Cheese Slices (rsp: £2.60/125g) and resealable Goat’s Cheese Pearls (rsp: £2.35/100g), which will be available in Waitrose, Ocado and independent cheese retailers, from 23 February
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NewsFilippo Berio pours olive oils into ‘modern’ squeezy bottles
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Classico and Chilli are available in the new format
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NewsWalkers Sensations adds Lamb and Chilli & Cocoa crisps for Easter
Both new variants are HFSS compliant
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NewsFerrero revives Kinder Bueno Dark after seven-year hiatus
The treat was axed by Ferrero in 2019
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NewsCarling revives Black Label name for new upmarket British lager
The new brew promises ‘an intense flavour experience’
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NewsFini adds Mini Mochis to tap growing demand for Asian sweets
Online discussions around Asian snacks are up 9% year on year, said Fini
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NewsNestlé Waters brings Maison Perrier line to UK shoppers
Maison Perrier first launched in Canada in 2024 and has since rolled out to more than 80 markets globally.
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NewsBrewDog adds pint-sized cans in convenience push
The move into larger cans presented an opportunity to appeal to more shoppers, BrewDog said
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NewsBio&Me hops on pistachio trend with breakfast cereal duo
The cereals contain a diverse range of plant-based ingredients
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NewsMcCoy’s takes core crisps flavours into coated peanuts
The innovations were ‘perfectly positioned to disrupt the category’ said McCoy’s owner KP Snacks
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Comment & OpinionFibre fix: why retail’s GLP‑1 obsession misses the real picture
In focusing on products designed for GLP-1 users, there’s a danger we overlook a much bigger, more fundamental issue: we all need to eat more fibre, says Jon Walsh, founder and CEO of Bio&Me