NPA 2017
The Grocer New Product Awards 2017 shortlist revealed
Almost 230 entries were trimmed to 136 across 29 categories
Brits splash out an extra £29.5m on US whiskey Subscription
Sales of American whiskey have skyrocketed
Doughlicious launches chilled range exclusively in Selfridges Subscription
The chilled collection contains the same five flavours as the Doughlicious frozen range…
Canadian chocolate brand asks us to #EatShyte
‘Seriously Helps You To Energize!’ At first glance, it’s a perfectly serviceable – if slightly clumsy – slogan
Vita Coco expands its Coconut Milk into ambient segment Subscription
The one-litre Tetra Pak will roll out next month with an rsp of £2.49 – 50p less than the drink’s chilled version
Aldi named MSC's top supermarket for sustainable seafood Subscription
The Marine Stewardship Council’s analysis shows the percentage of the discounter’s range which is certified has grown from 69% last year to 79%
Ghanaian fruit supplier Blue Skies adds dairy-free ice cream Subscription
Coconut, Mango & Passionfruit and Chocolate & Orange are available now from Waitrose
Fountain of youth: beauty & suncare category report 2018 Subscription
As more and more consumers look for that eternal glow, the skincare sector is flourishing
Can Twinings' cold water infusion take it beyond tea? Subscription
Twinings emerged as the focal point for coffee aficionados last weekend
Dirt cheap cleans up: Household and paper products category report 2018 Subscription
Own-label lines are cheaper than the big names and say they are as effective at doing the job. Shoppers have noticed
How to persuade Brits to up their game consumption Subscription
Brits need to up their game. That’s the message from the British Game Alliance, a marketing initiative set to launch next month
Strong Roots Roasted Beetroot Wedges: acid test Subscription
The rise in people eschewing meat and dairy has led to a wealth of plant-based NPD
Vita Coco expands its Coconut Milk into ambient segment Subscription
The one-litre Tetra Pak will roll out next month with an rsp of £2.49 – 50p less than the drink’s chilled version
Only the finest: Own Label Category Report 2018 Subscription
You might expect the supermarkets’ value lines to be stealing the show. Yet the reality is altogether different
Meet Food 2.0: UK food & drink shows category report 2018
The five William Reed shows at the NEC Birmingham this week will cover everything that is set to influence our eating habits
Fountain of youth: beauty & suncare category report 2018 Subscription
As more and more consumers look for that eternal glow, the skincare sector is flourishing
No more cheap plonk: wine & champagne category report 2018 Subscription
Shoppers splashed out a whopping £5.5bn on wine and champers over the past 12 months – £192.7m more than last year
The breakfast grub: Yoghurt Category Report 2018 Video Subscription
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That’s fast becoming the case for yoghurt
A lust for blood: Barbecue category report 2018 Subscription
For all the talk of the conscientious avoidance of meat, Britain still has a thing for flesh
Losing its bottle? Bottled water category report 2018 Subscription
The humble water bottle has been at the centre of a scandal. Not that Brits are turning their backs on water itself
Raising the bar: snack bars category report 2018 Subscription
Last year, half a million new shoppers went for a fruit and granola bar instead of a chocolate one
Has ice cream got health licked? Ice cream category report 2018 Video Subscription
Ice cream is trending towards better for you and portion control. But will taste remain a hurdle?
Smoothie operator: juices & smoothies report 2018 Subscription
From charcoal juice shots to chia seed smoothies, juices brands are making some astute moves to tempt consumers to pay more
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How sustainable is that plant-based burger really? Subscription
While they are billed as better for the environment, many plant-based patties list soy as their primary ingredient
Meal replacements: is this the future of food? Subscription
A cult movie about ‘plankton’-based wafers provided the name for what many have dubbed the future of food
Salmon prices pushed up in Chile and Norway Subscription
Salmon prices are up month on month due to concerns over potential algal blooms in Chile
What you need to know about use-by rules for meat Subscription
Use-by labelling rules for meat are under the spotlight
Selfridges launches UK's first avocado gelato
Eight innovative new crisp alternatives 
Five trends from the London Coffee Festival
Del Monte launches premium 'Gold' variety tinned pineapple
M&S plays up beef traceability in new ad push
Big Drop to quadruple production on back of huge supermarket win
Rude Health enters snacking category with new crisps
Dairylea creates new cookie, cheese and crackers combo
Maltesers puts women centre stage in pair of ads
Nestlé could lose trademark for Kit Kat four-finger shape
Coke Classic kicks off OOH push as sugar tax takes effect
Fake food and drink seized in global food crime operation
Waitrose to end free hot drinks in cafés and remove disposable takeaway cups
Tesco and Graze partner to raise money for Cancer Research UK
PepsiCo and Nestlé criticised over palm oil rainforest clearance
More Brits worry about plastic than Brexit, new survey finds
Sainsbury's trials UK's first cargo bike grocery delivery
