All Trends articles – Page 3
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Analysis & Features
Exclusive data: GLP-1’s impact on UK food and drink consumption
So far, many food and drink businesses have been sceptical that weight-loss drugs will have any major impact on them. But new studies show the opposite is true
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Comment & Opinion
Jolly Rancher warning: why food safety should be a priority
Retailers hoping to cash in on the latest viral confectionery trends should take this week’s headlines about illegal candy imports as a warning
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Comment & Opinion
Why speciality ingredients are attracting investor interest
The speciality ingredients sector is becoming increasingly central to food and beverage companies, says Tom Cunningham, director & European ingredients lead, and Alex Masters, MD & co-head of consumer Europe, at Lincoln International
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Comment & Opinion
Can brands make fibre as cool as protein?
People get enough protein, meaning high-fibre claims have greater commercial potential, says Jonny Forsyth, senior director of Mintel Food & Drink Research
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Comment & Opinion
Henry Dimbleby: A maelstrom of disruption is coming – from AI to GLP-1s
This is not just about managing risk, it’s also the biggest opportunity in a generation, says Henry Dimbleby, author of the National Food Strategy and managing partner of Bramble Partners
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Category Report
Energy hits new heights: trends in energy products 2025
As traditional energy drinks go from strength to strength, a new wave of challengers are broadening the sector’s horizons. How high can they climb?
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News
Caffeinated candy startup Ruly raises £500k for UK retail rollout
Each 42g pack of Ruly sweets contains 80mg of caffeine, alongside guarana and B vitamins
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News
Spirits prices will have to go up if downturn proves structural, says Brown-Forman CEO
Lawson Whiting said GLP-1 drugs, cannabis use in the US and Gen Z drinking less were dragging on sales
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News
McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes taps ‘swicy’ trend with Hot Honey flavour
Owner Pladis has looked to the hot honey craze for its latest flavour inspiration
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Comment & Opinion
What brands get wrong about social commerce
Social commerce is not a shiny new toy – it’s a serious growth channel with extensive opportunities for fmcg, says Emma Wills, group account director at Seen Connects
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News
Vault City adds ‘luxurious’ imperial stout inspired by Dubai chocolate trend
The beer carries an abv of 13% and a hefty price tag
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News
Bacardí brings back Breezer in response to ‘strong demand’
Breezer bottles in Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime and Crisp Watermelon are to launch across the on and off-trade from June
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News
Kenco jumps on Dubai chocolate trend with pistachio and chocolate latte launch
The coffee supplier is looking to tap into one of the hottest grocery trends of 2025
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Comment & Opinion
Put the plant back in plant-based to win back shoppers
Innovation is no longer about engineering the perfect meat mimic or looking at new ways to process vegetables into unrecognisable pieces, says Justin Chou, co-founder and CEO at Happiee
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Comment & Opinion
GLP-1 drugs shouldn’t panic food & drink just yet
The introduction of next gen weight loss drugs is attracting huge attention from brands and consumers alike, says Toby Clark, vice president of Mintel Consulting, EMEA
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Category Report
Deli-volution: trends in deli 2025
As some mults have axed deli counters, others still view them as vital back-of-store draws. What does this mean for deli suppliers?
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Comment & Opinion
Why consumer health is the next big growth driver in fmcg
The relentless pressures on public health institutions have forced consumers to think more about self-medication, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Comment & Opinion
Can Monkey mascot provide a pick-me-up for sales of PG Tips?
PG Tips has brought back its famous knitted mascot less than a year after his retirement. Will the move revive the brand’s fortunes?
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News
Caterforce to launch 50 new own label products
The new lines will be added to Caterforce’s own brand portfolio, which consists of more than 400 products across five ranges
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Category Report
Bags of goodness: trends in healthier snacking 2025
A wealth of snack brands with natural claims and clean labels are looking to cash in on the junk food ad ban and fears about UPFs