Sales of seasonal Halloween goods are going from strength to strength. Who’s cashing in?
Booze is getting its groove on. One drinks supplier says music festivals and outdoor venues are a key growth opportunity, particularly for RTDs. How are they getting down this summer?
Home baking brands have lost share to own-label in the past year. Why? And what are they doing to return to growth?
Brands are losing share of the fast-growing free from market to own-label. Why? And what can they do about it?
Big sweets brands have been splurging on ads, innovation and in-store promotions. To what effect?
How can retailers and food and drink brands positioned as lunchbox fillers cash in on the trend for gourmet sandwiches?
Competition is hotting up in sauces and condiments as the big brands become increasingly reliant on promotions to shift their products. Who winning in this climate?
Sales of fresh fruit, veg and salad items are booming in the supers. But are UK producers missing out on the growth?
“Cheddar has seen shoppers switch away to other kinds of cheese throughout 2024,” says Kantar analyst Kitty Edwards. So what are they buying instead?
This may be the year that natural or “clean” energy drinks – long touted as the next big thing in the sector – finally make their mark on the mainstream…