All articles by Emma Weinbren – Page 3
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Category ReportIs 2026 the year for fruit beer?
The coming year will see a “huge” number of fruit lagers roll into the market, predicts Jesse Wilson, founder & CEO of fruit lager brand Jubel
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Category ReportWhy stout is back in the black and still growing
Not long ago, stout was the preserve of rugby fans and real ale aficionados. But, in less time than it takes for a pint of Guinness to settle, it’s become hot property
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Category ReportThe rise of ‘mission-led’ fixtures
Beer and cider are ever-evolving categories. That applies as much to the way products are merchandised as the drinks themselves
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Category ReportThe rise of premium and nostalgic pints
Booze brand directors could be excused for reaching for the bottle right now. That’s because sales data for many big-name beers and ciders doesn’t make for pleasant reading
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Analysis & FeaturesBritain’s Biggest Brands 2026: how healthy are the UK’s biggest brands?
Brits are turning away from UPFs and HFSS goods. But with definitions blurred, and indulgence still desired, it’s a mixed picture for food and drink
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Category ReportThe new demon drink? Trends in juices & smoothies 2026
Fruit juice makers are mad as hell about the proposed new nutrient profiling model, which would classify their products as HFSS
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can the food & drink industry tackle youth unemployment?
Young people today face a challenging jobs market. But many food and drink companies are helping them get their foot in the door with apprenticeships, graduate schemes and qualifications
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Analysis & FeaturesCaffeine pouches: health hazard or next big energy trend?
Fuelled by social media sales, caffeine pouches are growing fast. Are they the next big energy trend or a health risk?
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RankingsPersonal care - health 2025: Supplements become core to wellness
The ongoing shift towards the proactive use of supplements to keep symptoms at bay has made vitamins, minerals & supplements (VMS) the standout performer in health
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RankingsMeat-free 2025: UPF concerns boost clean-label brands
In a declining meat-free market, tofu and tempeh are bucking the trend thanks to ‘clean’ ingredient decks
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RankingsPersonal care - haircare 2025: Brits willing to spend big on haircare
As Brits go ever further in their pursuit of lustrous locks, haircare sales in shampoos, conditioners and styling products are gaining volume
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RankingsPersonal care - beauty 2025: Brits switch cosmetics out for skincare
The growing interest in international skincare has coincided with a rising focus on ingredients
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RankingsBiscuits & cakes 2025: Sweet treats tap global flavours
The cakes & biscuits category is fast becoming a hotbed of international, on-trend innovation
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Category ReportHow on-the-go is getting healthier: trends in food on the go 2025
Food to go is going on a health kick as operators diversify their offers with more salads, sushi and wraps. Where does this activity leave traditional grab ‘n’ go items?
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Category ReportA new dawn for gut health: trends in functional foods 2025
As the message goes mainstream, brands are scrabbling to play up their gut health credentials. Which ones are cutting through?
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Category ReportPasta changes shape: trends in pasta & sauce 2025
Shoppers are looking beyond spaghetti and fusilli to new varieties of pasta, as well as new sauces inspired by world cuisines
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Category ReportRefillable revolution: trends in personal care 2025
Personal care brands are cutting plastic use by switching lines to refillable packaging. So, are single-use formats’ days numbered?
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Analysis & FeaturesMeet the local ice cream innovators causing a stir
As more Brits opt for summer holidays on home shores, local ice cream specialists are responding with imaginative flavours, innovation and passion
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Category ReportHow functional can dairy get?
Today’s shoppers want enhanced benefits from their food and drink – and suppliers say dairy is perfectly positioned to take advantage
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Analysis & FeaturesCan plant-based dairy avoid the fate of alt-meat?
As meat alternatives battle shopper misgivings around taste and processing levels, plant-based milks and yoghurts are continuing to gain ground