Archive of all category reports – Page 21
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Category ReportA tug of war: sauces & condiments category report 2020
The giants are battling it out in mayo as new craft brands look to spice up sauces. But who’ll still be standing after the price war?
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Category ReportPeak protein? Protein category report 2020
Despite the boom in high-protein snacks, the macronutrient has shown little growth in at-home consumption. So is a key food trend about to end?
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Category ReportOn the map: Welsh food and drink category report 2020
Wales is marking out its food and drink with rapid digitalisation and a surprising bid to launch new emojis. What about Covid-19?
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Category ReportEssential items: cakes & biscuits category report 2020
Brits bought cakes and biscuits as fervently as loo roll during the early days of Covid. So has health given way to comfort eating?
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Category ReportRegaining its halo: meat & poultry category report 2020
Meat is hoping to hold on to the ‘halo effect’ of lockdown by addressing its image problem. But logistics may be a bigger issue
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Category ReportThe perfect storm: winter remedies category report 2020
Over-the-counter drug stocks were hit hard by Covid. What’s being done to ensure they’re not wiped out by the second wave?
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Category ReportThe next frontier: petfood category report 2020
Petfood is taking giant leaps, with trends like technology, insects and plant-based all making an impact. But which will stick?
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Category ReportFit for the fight: sports nutrition category report 2020
With Britain on a health kick as it braces for a second wave of Covid-19, can sports nutrition players seize the day?
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Category ReportWhat does the future of chocolate look like? Chocolate category report 2020
Confectioners have been happily living in the present this year. But now they will have to look ahead to challenges on the horizon
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Category ReportConfectionery cops a curveball: sugar category report 2020
Boris Johnson has thrown confectioners into a spin with a get fit quick plan that bans certain ads and promos. Can they shape up?
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Category ReportThe cuppa of the future? Cold brew category report 2020
NPD in cold brew tea and kombucha is hotting up as brands and retailers battle to stay relevant for a new generation of tea drinkers
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Category ReportKeep calm and have a brew: hot beverages category report 2020
Brits have turned to the comfort of a cuppa to see them through lockdown. And with coffee shops closed, grocers have cashed in
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Category ReportStatic charge: batteries category report 2020
Brits have been powering up more devices at home, boosting core battery sales. But less travel has disrupted other power generators
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Category ReportBattle of the burgers: plant-based category report 2020
The ‘bleeding’ meat-free burger has gone mainstream. So what are the next battlegrounds in the war of the plant-based patties?
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Category ReportA modern rice story: rice & noodles category report 2020
Bored Brits have bought rice by the sackful as they cook up ever more adventurous flavours at home. Noodles are soaring, too
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Category ReportThe big breakfast: breakfast category report 2020
Lockdown saw Brits indulging in comfort food for brekkie – and lots of it. Now a shift to healthier eating looks to be on the agenda
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Category ReportAll trick no treat: Halloween category report 2020
Social distancing is threatening the usual Halloween traditions. But Brits are determined to celebrate the season in their own way
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Category ReportBig cheese: cheese category report 2020
Lockdown has seen cheese become massive in grocery, racking up more than £830m of sales in just 12 weeks. Who’s cashing in?
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Category ReportBaking out of boredom: Home baking category report 2020
Home baking sales have soared as Brits look to beat lockdown boredom. But will they soon start to tire of banana bread, too?
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Category ReportThe lockdown look: male grooming category report 2020
Men are ignoring their grooming during lockdown – and bushy beards are making a comeback. Shave brands have been hit hard