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WhitepapersWhat’s next for UK grocery retail packaging
New research from packaging consultancy Aura has uncovered significant gaps between UK grocery retailers’ public sustainability commitments and in-store packaging reality, highlighting urgent action needed as EPR and RAM regulations intensify pressure on the sector.
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Analysis & FeaturesTofu vs tempeh: which will win battle of the soy blocks?
The meat-free sector is going through changes: natural plant proteins are rising as vegan alt meats struggle. Will tofu or tempeh take the crown?
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Comment & OpinionHow can the health agenda drive good growth for food & drink?
With 11% of UK adults open to trying weight-loss injections, we’re looking at a potential market of over six million people, says Hannah Daley, IGD’s head of health and sustainable diets
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Comment & OpinionTargeting food deserts could help solve the junk food feedback loop
It’s never been a secret that children in the most deprived neighbourhoods are twice as likely to be obese as those in the wealthiest ones
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NewsChristmas alcohol spend sees biggest drop since lockdowns
Shoppers forked out some £1.9bn on beer, wine and spirits in the four weeks to 28 December, 4.1% down on last year
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Comment & OpinionM&S’s 2026 health push suggests clean‑label lessons have been learned
The M&S ‘Only…’ range attracted some criticism following its initial launch last spring, with some noting the number of ingredients claimed did not always align with the legal back-of-pack declaration
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NewsKrispy Kreme partners with PerfectTed to launch matcha range
The range includes a limited-edition Strawberry Matcha Doughnut and two Original Glazed matcha lattes
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NewsCosta Coffee expands matcha range to stores nationwide
The range features a Hot Matcha Latte, an Iced Matcha Latte and a Strawberry Coconut Iced Matcha Latte
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NewsM&S launches food range for people on weight-loss jabs
The ‘Nutrient Dense’ range is said to be ideal for those eating less due to weight-loss medication, lifestyle or age
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Comment & OpinionThe tricky second album: how to make a great fmcg follow-up
The internet is full of advice on how to launch a brand but much less is said about what happens next, says Alex Stewart, creative partner at Derek&Eric
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Comment & OpinionWhy the HFSS ad ban could be a sales blessing in disguise
New research reveals the enforced switch to brand storytelling will help brands more than double ROI, says Circana’s Milan Jotangia
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NewsNolo debuts ‘UK first’ decaf cold brew coffee with prebiotic fibre
A proprietary prebiotic blend of Jerusalem artichoke and citrus fibre delivers 6.75g of plant-based fibre per can
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Analysis & FeaturesCocoa prices, pistachio and Penguins: Top chocolate stories of 2025
There’s scarely been a week where chocolate hasn’t made the news in 2025, from increasing prices to new trends and changing formulations
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Analysis & FeaturesWill 2026 be the year food & drink dealmaking comes back?
What do the dealmakers in the City think of the M&A prospects in food & drink for 2026?
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Comment & OpinionWhy retail media is the real Rudolph of Christmas marketing
Once misunderstood by marketers, retail media has earned its stripes as a cultural, creative, and technological force, says Nick Ashley, client development director at Tesco Media and Insight Platform
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NewsNearly one in three Brits plan to take part in Dry January: data
As many as 17.5 million people could take part in the challenge in 2026, ACUK said
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Comment & OpinionWhy 2025 was the year of the BuzzBallz boom
If you have working eyes and live in the UK, you’re highly likely to have spotted an empty BuzzBallz container in the past 12 months
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NewsAsda removes over 4,000 SKUs in simplification drive
Asda is well advanced on its ambitions to remove 5,000 SKUs from its shelves as part of an effort to simplify its shelves and supply chain
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Comment & OpinionTop Products 2025: cash-strapped shoppers seek added value
Intentional spending doesn’t automatically translate into a single-minded hunt for the lowest prices or loyalty-led discounts, says Julian Crane, MD UK&I at NIQ
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RankingsConfectionery - chocolate 2025: Dubai craze can’t prevent volumes drop
Dubai-style chocolate was the category’s hottest craze this past year, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a decline in volumes