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Analysis & FeaturesEight of the past year’s hottest dairy-free innovations
From potato ‘milk’ to kids’ yoghurt alternatives, here’s our pick of the past year’s most exciting dairy-free launches
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy vegan chocolate is more than a fleeting fad
Amid a flurry of chocolate innovation over the past year, the vegan trend was front of suppliers’ minds. Nestlé, for instance, launched a plant-based Kit Kat called Kit Kat V, while Mars unveiled dairy-free versions of its Bounty and Topic. They joined Galaxy Vegan, launched in 2019 ...
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the meteoric rise of plant-based mean for dairy?
Dairy has seen a revolution in recent years. Plant-based alternatives have stormed the market and gone mainstream. So what does it mean for dairy?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Covid-19 changed Brits’ BBQ behaviour for summer 2021
With a heatwave forecast for the end of July set to prompt a renewed surge in demand, we dug into the statistics for the trends behind Brits’ barbecuing habits
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Analysis & FeaturesThe latest vegan fish alternatives landing in UK supermarkets
As some environment-conscious consumers cut down on fish in their diets, here are the plant-based alternatives looking to take its place
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Analysis & FeaturesHow futuristic food tech is transforming how we eat
Food technology is no longer the preserve of lab-bound boffins. These days innovators are taking products to market themselves – and cashing in
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Analysis & FeaturesHow will consumers view JBS’s acquisition of plant-based Vivera?
The plant-based deal has already provoked ire on social media
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy is Oatly building its first UK factory and what could it mean for the brand?
With its oat drinks soaring on the UK market, the plant-based brand has revealed plans to build a site in Peterborough
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Analysis & FeaturesFive fmcg brands that have used their influence to speak up for a cause
An increasing number of food and drink brands are taking a stand on political and social issues, here are five brands that are getting stuck in to the debate
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Analysis & FeaturesTen vegan chocolate eggs launching for Easter 2021
As Easter approaches, we take a look at the new dairy-free eggs on offer
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Asda created its vegan butcher’s counter
In a month of vegan innovation, Asda has gone all-out with a vegan butcher’s counter at its Watford store. Selling mock lamb, charcuterie and more, can this new concept tempt shoppers?
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Analysis & FeaturesFour vegan haggis options on supermarket shelves for Burns Night
For many, 25 January will mean the convergence of Burns Night and Veganuary. Here are some of the meat-free haggis alternatives that will be in stores
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Analysis & FeaturesThe five fastest-growing plant-based brands in 2020
UK sales of meat-free and plant-based dairy products have roughly doubled over the past five years, here are the brands that brought home the meat-free bacon last year
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Analysis & FeaturesCan the vegan eating boom continue at pace?
With each Veganuary comes yet more momentum for the plant-based movement. But the vegan market is still small fry compared with meat and dairy – and questions remain over its long-term potential
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Analysis & Features13 trends that have defined Veganuary innovation
From cheesy pizzas to chocolate desserts, vegan innovation has managed to prosper despite the pandemic. And this year, plant-based comfort food has proven a favourite.
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Analysis & FeaturesAll the new branded launches for Veganuary 2021
Here are the new plant-based launches for vegans to try this month
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Analysis & FeaturesThe 10 most-liked posts on our NPD Instagram feed in 2020
In a year of weird and wonderful NPD, we count down the top 10 most popular posts on our Instagram feed
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Analysis & FeaturesFive plant-based desserts launching for Veganuary 2021
From grown-up jelly to chocolate houmous, here are five plant-based puds to satisfy any sweet-toothed vegan
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Analysis & Features10 challenger brands that smashed their crowdfunding targets this year
The coronavirus pandemic left many strapped for cash, but these small, punchy grocery brands still managed to raise millions to fund ambitious expansion and innovation
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven plant-based meat alternatives launching for Veganuary 2021
Swapping out meat this January? These new plant-based alternatives should provide some inspiration