All articles by Ash O’Mahony – Page 3
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Category ReportAll about the dough: bread & baked goods category report 2019
As wheat prices rise, this staple is becoming costly – leaving brands in a tricky position
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NewsSales of diet soft drinks soar in wake of 2018 sugar levy
Since the tax came into force, volume sales of diet carbonated drinks have shot up 13.8% to 1.7 billion litres
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Analysis & FeaturesVeggie blends, cleanses and the generation gap: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to juices
Celery and beetroot juices are dividing opinion and smoothie consumption varies wildly by age, finds our exclusive poll with Kantar’s Research Express service
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Category ReportThe crisp explosion: crisps, nuts & bagged snacks category report 2019
Could a rise in potato prices spell the end of the crisps boom?
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Analysis & FeaturesEight functional innovations for guts and grey matter at the IFE
Cell regeneration water, anyone? How about a pill that detoxifies your liver? Functional innovation took a turn for the weird and wonderful at this year’s IFE
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Comment & OpinionMind and mood remain untapped opportunities for gut health growth
Public interest in gut health has rocketed in recent years, as has knowledge of the connection between gut and mental health. So where are the products playing on this gut-brain angle?
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Category ReportFashion in a bottle: bottled water category report 2019
Reusable bottles have become both a status symbol and an ethical statement. Where does that leave bottled water?
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NewsCo-op to introduce new pizza range
Co-op has unveiled its new authentic Italian pizza range, which is set to replace its Irresistible range later this month
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Category ReportThe investment parlour: ice cream category report 2019
Premium and low-calorie ice cream brands are attracting funding like never before
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Category ReportSuper juice: juices & smoothies category report 2019
Innovative functional blends are driving growth that flies in the face of consumers’ sugar concerns
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Analysis & FeaturesThe keto diet: a trend with mainstream potential?
It boasts speedy results, endorsement from the Kardashians and a rocketing online following. Yes, we’re talking about the latest weight loss trend: the keto diet
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Category ReportLost in shelf space? Ethical trading category report 2019
As a growing number of schemes crowd the aisles, how do brands ensure they stand out?
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Category ReportClean eating in seconds: ready meals & soups report 2019
The new wave of products promise a quick fix of nutritious, virtuous fare
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Analysis & FeaturesPizza, fish & potatoes fuel rise in frozen
Restaurant-quality cues and healthy NPD have helped boost frozen this year
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Analysis & FeaturesNPD lacking in cosmetics as value falls
The cosmetics category is sorely in need of innovation after a slow year
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Analysis & FeaturesCereal brands lose ground, as well as sugar
Between taking on the PHE challenge to achieve a 20% sugar reduction by 2020 and battling loss of shelf space to own label
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Analysis & FeaturesCakes worth the calories as sales rise
Value’s up and so is volume, but it’s own label pushing the category’s success
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Analysis & FeaturesLow-cal and dairy-free ice cream soars
In the wake of this year’s scorching summer, it’s no surprise ice cream sales are growing. What is surprising is the sheer scale of that growth
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Analysis & FeaturesSauce goes on a health kick to stay fresh
Low sugar and salt variants are soaring in the table sauces category
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NewsFancy flavours drive 61% surge in adult squash
Cordial is now the fastest growing sector of the adult soft drinks category