Long reads – Page 128
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Analysis & FeaturesNew plant-based food and drink hitting shelves for Veganuary 2019
Here’s our pick of the new vegan-friendly product launches hitting shelves for the biggest event in the plant-based calendar
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Analysis & FeaturesPouched rice steams ahead in carb sector
Brits’ carb consumption at home fell this year but there’s room for growth in pouched rice
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Analysis & FeaturesPizza, fish & potatoes fuel rise in frozen
Restaurant-quality cues and healthy NPD have helped boost frozen this year
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Analysis & FeaturesChoc goes posh in boost to premium
The shift towards upmarket is paying off, with price increases keeping chocolate in growth
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Analysis & FeaturesNPD lacking in cosmetics as value falls
The cosmetics category is sorely in need of innovation after a slow year
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Analysis & FeaturesBargain hunt hits cleaning product aisles
Retailers are making way for their own cheaper lines, at the expense of brands
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Analysis & FeaturesRollercoaster year for olive oil prices
Olive oil harvests have bounced back this year after tough conditions in 2016/17
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Analysis & FeaturesGrowth from the ground up for coffee
The instant coffee category has revived its fortunes thanks to brand revamps
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Analysis & FeaturesCandy pins hopes on new 'kidult' craze
Sugar confectionery is targeting ‘kidults’ with nostalgic retro brands
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Analysis & FeaturesBrands look to premium to add value to grooming
Brands are turning to innovative NPD as shoppers dodge price increases
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy-free leads double-digit growth
Dairy-free brands have soared ahead of the overall category’s average growth
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Analysis & FeaturesExtreme year is good news for OTC sales
The cold start to the year and scorching summer have driven value and volume rises
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Analysis & FeaturesLonger hair trend leads to volume drops in haircare
Consumers are turning to longer, natural locks but they’re shifting towards premium
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Analysis & FeaturesCheese aisle revamps hit brand sales
Range rationalisations in the mults have led to challenging conditions in cheese
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Analysis & FeaturesNut butters now hit the sweet spots
Sugar-shy Brits remained suspicious of anything too sweet in the spreads aisle this year
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Analysis & FeaturesAB InBev takes crown as World Cup boosts beer
It’s been a stellar year for beer & cider as football mania sent Brits splashing out an extra £319m
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Analysis & FeaturesWine brands feel pain as Brits cut back
It’s bad news for the big brands as shoppers drink less wine and move to posher brands
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Analysis & FeaturesSpending squeeze hits babycare
Cash-strapped parents are turning to the discounters as sales in the supers slump
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Analysis & FeaturesBatteries see the benefit of tech trends
The rise of smart homes and smart health devices is fuelling demand for pricier batteries
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Analysis & FeaturesHealthy and posh top the biccie trends
The push for premium and health-conscious biscuits is driving prices up in the category