Health insight and analysis
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Comment & OpinionWhen everyone’s an expert, who should shoppers trust?
As influencers, AI and wearables flood shoppers with advice, brands will win trust not by shouting louder but by being verifiably honest, says Alice Pilkington, associate principal at Mintel Food & Drink
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat Andy Burnham’s EU reset could mean for food and drink
Ten years on from the Brexit vote, Andy Burnham has pledged to set out ‘different options’ for the UK’s relationship with the EU. So what are these options and how will they affect food and drink businesses?
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Comment & OpinionTesco needs to show its workings on additives
Tesco wouldn’t say which additives it had banned, which it was restricting, how it had decided on what to include in its list, where it was on the journey or, crucially, how long it would all take
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Adult Soft Drinks: 5 December
Soft drinks marketed at adults almost always contain functional ingredients these days. So which ingredients are winning favour?
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Partner FeaturesUnpacking provenance: what Welsh produce means to shoppers
When it comes to provenance on the plate, Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) can unlock a competitive advantage.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat the food and retail industry needs from the budget
New CPI inflation figures this week prompted last-ditch food industry calls for the government to help by delivering a much-needed cost-cutting budget on 28 October
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Category ReportThe brands working to bridge Britain’s fibre gap
Suppliers hoping to help Brits bridge the fibre gap have some groundwork to do
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Comment & OpinionMake Me Well: Xand van Tulleken ‘clears the fog’ on wellness
The TV doctor’s book is designed to ‘clear the fog, resolve the confusion and set you free’
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Promotional VideosWhat’s shaping the next wave of food innovation?
Consumers want healthier products but won’t sacrifice taste or value. Kerry’s food innovation experts reveal how smart reformulation with can help brands and retailers meet health targets, satisfy shoppers and keep repeat purchase rates strong.
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Comment & OpinionPoopmaxxing is not a silver bullet for Brits’ fibre deficiency
Influencers are right to destigmatise conversations about fibre’s digestive health benefits: frank conversations are needed
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Comment & OpinionWhy are we still using 20-year-old rules to decide which foods are unhealthy?
Burgers and crisps widely seen as unhealthy are still passing the government’s ad and promotion rules because the test they’re judged against is more than 20 years out of date, says Katharine Jenner, executive director at Obesity Health Alliance
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Comment & OpinionFibre health claim regulation is bizarre and shoppers suffer for it
Many dubious calcium-fortified products can make legal gut health claims while a mixed wholegrain bread cannot, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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Comment & OpinionWho are Boots’ new owners and what will they do?
While the Westons in the UK control ABF and Fortnum & Mason, Boots’ new owners are the separate Canadian branch of the family. So what can they bring to the 177-year-old British retailer?
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Yoghurts
Kefir consumption has boomed off the back of awareness around gut-health. But its classically sharp, tart flavour profile remains a barrier to some
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Vitamins & Supplements
This launch from Warrior combines two massively trending ingredients within sports nutrition: creatine and electrolytes
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Smoothies, Juices & Cordials
This Fibre Shot from Plenish couldn’t be more on-trend, as consumers everywhere attempt to increase their intake of this once-sidelined macronutrient
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Healthier Snacking
What sets this savoury snack apart is a clever technical process that turns cheese into a functional protein player
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Comment & OpinionHigh-protein Doritos: has functional food finally gone too far?
Do consumers actually want functional benefits in their snacks? Or should bags of crisps be left alone?
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Food On-The-Go: 21 November
Retailers and high-street outlets are revamping their breakfast offers – so how are consumers responding?
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Comment & OpinionWhy do supermarkets still sell ‘cancer-causing’ sandwiches?
Despite the efforts being made to move away from the additive in chilled meat ranges, prepared and ready meals remain a significant blind spot for the supermarkets