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    The Grocer Guide To Alcohol & Low 2 No

    2024-09-16T08:00:00Z

    While the total alcoholic beverage market in the UK is stuttering somewhat, the low & no sector is increasingly becoming mainstream, particularly for beer and cider suppliers. Meanwhile, spirits producers are staying focused on value, premiumisation and creating a sense of community among their audience. This is ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Frozen

    2024-09-09T09:00:00Z

    A focus on convenience, variety and air fryer compatibility is driving innovation in the frozen category. Discover how global flavours are playing into the mix and why there is still plenty of work to be done in retailers’ frozen aisles. This is an advertising supplement brought to ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Christmas

    2024-08-19T08:00:00Z

    Recognising that consumers’ finances are still constrained this year, suppliers are gearing up to this year’s festive season with a focus on affordable indulgence, gifting and sharing, Discover the key trends motivating their NPD for Christmas 2024. This is an advertising supplement brought to you by The ...

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    The Grocer Guide to World Foods & Store Cupboard

    2024-08-12T08:00:00Z

    World foods suppliers continue to find ways to persuade consumers to dine in rather than go out, with convenient meal kits and inspirational products enabling theit taste buds to travel, even from the confines of their own kitchen. This is an advertising supplement brought to you by ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Protein & Functional Foods

    2024-07-29T08:00:00Z

    Despite recent financial constraints, protein & functional foods are buoyant as consumers continue to prioritise health and wellness. And, by providing an extended range of shakes, yogurts, protein bars and healthy snacks, suppliers are extending the category boundaries far and wide. This is an advertising supplement brought ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Household Hygiene & Personal Care

    2024-07-15T07:00:00Z

    Given constrained budgets over the past year, shoppers are looking for quality, durability and value from household cleaning products, while personal care suppliers are styling their offer to meet varied needs. Read on to discover the latest trends in the category. This is an advertising supplement brought ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Franchise & Fascia

    2024-07-01T08:00:00Z

    Despite increased competition from the multiples in the convenience sector, leading franchise & fascia groups are determined to maintain customer loyalty and interest with strong own-brand offers, new technology and investment in promotion. Discover how they view the market and what their concerns are for the year ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Beer & Cider

    2024-06-03T07:00:00Z

    With inflation having created cold headwinds for the beer & cider category in recent months, suppliers are hoping for a warmer front ahead as the summer’s sporting season kicks off. Discover how they plan to capitalise on this, and why continued innovation remains critical to growth. This ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Tobacco, Vaping & Accessories

    2024-05-07T06:00:00Z

    Despite plenty of regulatory hurdles ahead, the tobacco, vaping & accessories sector is already preparing to weather the storm

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    The Grocer Guide to Free From & Plant Based

    2024-05-01T09:34:00Z

    The UK’s recent economic downturn has seen the free from & plant based category emerge leaner and with a keener focus on clean ingredients and clear provenance. Discover how suppliers are meeting consumers’ demands to meet these ideals, as well as create greater shopper appeal by improving ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Packaging

    2024-04-02T09:55:00Z

    Recent action from fmcg brands suggests that sustainability remains high on their agenda, but how are packaging and recycling businesses stepping up to help them. Discover some of the latest sustainable innovations in the packaging industry and how Artificial Intelligence and digital solutions are feeding into developments. ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Breakfast & Brunch

    2024-03-18T10:00:00Z

    Does breakfast & brunch need a shot in the arm? Maybe so, but there are plenty of opportunities to broaden out the occasion, driven by both health and permissible indulgence. Find out how suppliers are meeting both of these requirements and why on-trade and global influences can ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Petcare

    2024-03-13T13:55:00Z

    Even the normally resilient petcare category has been impacted by the cost-of-living crisis, forcing suppliers to focus on value. However, with pet owners still looking to care for their pets’ nutrition, there are still multiple opportunities to encourage them to trade up. Discover how suppliers are addressing ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Cheese

    2024-02-22T06:45:00Z

    Cheese has suffered the same fate as many fmcg categories in the UK over the past year, with flagging volumes but rapid value growth due to inflation. However, there is optimism for the year ahead, as financial pressures promise to ease. Find out how suppliers are handling ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Confectionery

    2024-02-16T11:22:00Z

    Although the cost-of-living crisis and HFSS regulations are bringing pressure to the market, confectionery suppliers continue to trade on the appeal of their products as affordable treats. And, as the concepts of sharing and gifting take on a heightened significance, find out how they are using social ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Hot Drinks & Cold Brew

    2024-02-07T08:31:00Z

    Hybrid working has spurred the demand for barista-quality coffees and energising or soothing teas to enjoy at home, bringing momentum to the category. However, with the tough financial environment pushing up prices, find out how suppliers are promoting the positive aspects of their brands to retain shopper ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Oils

    2024-02-07T06:35:00Z

    Global macro influences are taking their toll on the edible oils category. However, consumers are continuing to invest and suppliers are focusing on innovation and quality to retain their spend. Discover the challenges facing the category and how suppliers are responding with education and inspiration. This is ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Bread & Baked Goods

    2023-11-13T06:30:00Z

    Although a challenging year for the category, bread & baked goods suppliers are optimistic that occasion-led and cross-category inspiration will continue to woo shoppers to the bakery aisle. Discover their thoughts on merchandising both brands and in-store bake off, and which flavours are wowing consumers in the ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Soft Drinks

    2023-11-02T12:47:00Z

    With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, consumers are seeking comfort in accessible treats, as well as looking to take care of their mental and physical wellbeing. Find out how soft drinks suppliers are tapping into those needs, with nostalgic flavours and functional products leading the charge. This is ...

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    The Grocer Guide To Tobacco, Vaping & Accessories

    2023-10-18T06:30:00Z

    With the cost of living still high, value cigarettes and tobacco are continuing to take centre stage. However, with both of these sectors and vaping coming under increasing government scrutiny, the heat is on. Find out how suppliers are responding to the pressures currently knocking at the ...