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Category ReportWhy pasta is getting posher: pasta & pasta sauces trends 2024
Think pasta is just a cheap staple? Think again. Premium pasta is booming, and fresh filled is now the UK’s top variety. How come?
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NewsTop food manufacturers urged to address ‘staggering’ carbon emissions
The UK’s leading manufacturers were found to emit more carbon emissions globally than the entire aviation industry
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NewsHeinz volumes tumble as shoppers seek cheaper alternatives
Volumes at Heinz have nosedived further as higher prices put off cash-strapped shoppers, but the ketchup and baked beans giant expects to see a turnaround in 2024 as inflation continues to ease
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Comment & OpinionChefs don’t like Heinz’s carbonara… but shoppers will
Heinz is targeting younger, time-poor shoppers, who have already snapped up the cans DTC
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NewsHeinz launches ‘fail-proof’ carbonara in a can for Gen Z shoppers
It joins a raft of NPD by Heinz over recent months aimed squarely at younger shoppers
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Analysis & FeaturesMars’ $36bn deal for Kellanova is a vote of confidence in snacking
Mars’ blockbuster deal is a huge bet that the shift towards snacking is here to stay – even across HFSS food. Will it inspire more M&A in fmcg?
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NewsWalkers and Heinz launch trio of ‘sandwich inspired’ crisp variants
The launch coincides with the return of Walkers’ ‘CrispIN vs CrispOUT’ campaign
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NewsHeinz adds trio of pasta sauces inspired by TikTok trends
‘Introducing new recipes is one of the ways we’re continuing to disrupt and drive excitement’
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Category ReportSauces & condiments 2024: Posh restaurants tap Asian trend
Posh restaurants are launching table sauces to tap the UK’s Asian food craze. How are the market’s established players responding?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow manufactured food and drink can be healthier – the experts wade in
Amid delays to HFSS restrictions and growing concerns around ultra-processed foods, campaigners are calling on food manufacturers and retailers to set a precedent for public health
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NewsHeinz discontinues Vegan Salad Cream to meet ‘changing tastes’
The condiments giant used X to confirm the product had been pulled
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Comment & OpinionTex-Mex’s death is nigh as Brits pursue maximum Mexican meals
Fajitas, burritos, taco shells. Tex-Mex offerings have become family staples in the UK, thanks in no small part to Old El Paso
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NewsHeinz faces coeliac boycott calls for Richmond sausage switch
The recipe change to Beanz with Sausages has meant they now contain wheat rusk and wheat starch
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NewsHeinz teams up with Richmond to launch co-branded Beanz with Sausages
Richmond was ‘the perfect partner to take these family mealtime staples to the next level’, said Heinz
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NewsHeinz and Mattel join forces to launch limited-edition Barbiecue sauce
The vegan, bright pink sauce is coloured with beetroot extract
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Analysis & FeaturesThe best foodie pranks brands pulled this April Fool’s Day
Grocery brands have taken it upon themselves to develop more elaborate pranks than ever in a bid to boost their presence online and get people talking
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RankingsWhere next for Britain’s Biggest Brands?
As cash-strapped shoppers turn to own label, brands are innovating to win them back. But danger lurks for those who fail to pitch their NPD astutely
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Analysis & FeaturesCadbury’s 200 years of takeovers, triumphs and transformations
As Cadbury celebrates its 200th anniversary, we look back on the success of its controversial acquisition and its future direction
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Category ReportCooking sauces trends 2024: Can restaurant-style meal kits poach punters?
As Brits cut back on dining out, makers of meal kits and cooking sauces are hoping to capitalise on restaurant-style lines
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Whitepapers4 great reasons to invest in D2C in 2024
With direct-to-consumer still only accounting for a small proportion of fmcg revenues, what’s the payoff on investing in the sector? Download our latest report with idhl, Shopify and Klavio as they reveal four reasons why D2C is crucial.