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The Grocer Features List 2019
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Focus On Free From: 6 July
From nut milks that pack a flavour punch to gluten-free sourdough bread, the new generation of free-from products are as much about what they do contain as what they don’t
Focus on Male Grooming: 6 July
From bamboo razors to reusable packaging schemes, male grooming is getting sustainable
Focus On Lunchbox and Back to School: 29 June
Why is Britain turning to leftovers? And how are children’s lunchbox options adapting to growing health concerns?
Focus On Beer and Cider: 22 June
Why are small craft beer businesses failing? And how are brands capitalising on broadening shopper tastes?
Focus on Oils: 15 June
Extra virgin olive oil has emerged as one of the main areas of growth in the market, while less fancy olive oil has taken a tumble in volumes
Focus On Scotland: 8 June
When you think of Scottish exports, you think of Scotch. And for good reason. Exports of whisky now encompass three quarters of Scotland’s food and drink export value, with HMRC data showing sales rose 7.8% to a record £4.7bn in 2018.
Focus On Energy Products: 1 June
A disruptor is on the scene. And it’s not the kind of ambitious startup brand you typically imagine shaking up industries.
Focus On Frozen Food: 25 May
Just a few years ago, the frozen aisle was synonymous with chicken dippers, fish fingers and not much else. Healthy it was not. So as consumers increasingly looked for healthier, fresher options, sales suffered.
Focus On Healthcare & Supplements: 18 May
Food is getting less nutritious. So say studies comparing what we eat today with decades ago.
Focus On Butters and Spreads: 11 May
As butter regains popularity, many health-conscious shoppers are turning away from marge due to concerns over trans fats and artificial ingredients - but margarine could be due a second wind.
Focus On Bread and Baked Goods: 4 May
Bread has seen its fair share of challenges of late. Yet despite rising ingredient prices and the threat of Brexit, the category actually managed to bag £95.4m worth of additional sales last year
Focus On Functional Food & Drink: 11 May
Feeling down? Have some chicken. It may sound odd (and hardly comforting), but the British institution of cheering yourself up with tea and a biscuit is apparently missing the mark.
Focus On William Reed Food & Drink Shows: 6 April
How can retailers and brands appease the conscious consumer? Today’s shoppers are increasingly aware of the raft of sustainability issues within the food and drink industry
Focus On Newstrade: 27 April
Newstrade is evolving. Just a couple of decades ago, newstrade was a booming area of corner shops and supermarkets.
Focus On Ambient & Canned: 20 April
You’d be hard pushed to find a food or drink category that isn’t nervously awaiting a fallout from Britain’s (supposed) exit from the EU.
Focus On Soft Drinks: 27 April
How things can change in a year. Last April, the government’s long-awaited levy on sugary soft drinks came into force.
Focus On Crisps, Nuts and Snacks: 13 April
From fast-paced M&A activity to a raft of new healthy crisp alternatives, the world of snacking is hotting up
Focus On Beauty, Sun & Holiday: 6 April
Who says it takes money to look a million dollars? Brits love a bargain, and that’s especially true when it comes to beauty.
Focus On Yoghurts: 30 March
“We’re not attracting enough younger consumers, and we’re not making it easy enough for consumers to understand the health benefits of the category.” This insight inspired one brand to shake up the market
Focus on Barbecue: 23 March
Barbecue cuisine is getting exotic. Taking their lead from out-of-home players, Brits are now looking for more than a plain burger and a bun to put on the barbie.