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Analysis & FeaturesExclusive: Chocolate snacking has halved in the past 12 years
Research from Kantar Worldpanel reveals that the humble chocolate bar is losing out to everything from sandwiches to ice cream…
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Analysis & FeaturesPound price point is king in confectionery as deals soar
Half of all sweets are now sold on deal as confectioners slash prices to lure impulse shoppers, says Kantar Worldpanel
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Asda Good & Balanced Soup
This soup was launched a few months after Asda unveiled its initial tranche of Good & Balanced products…
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Analysis & FeaturesTop global launches: gum can aid beauty says Taiwan brand
With the help of Mintel, we’ve scoured the globe to find the hottest launches in confectionery, from beauty-aiding candy to sweets for sports nuts
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Analysis & FeaturesMaltesers flies high with £10m advertising space splurge
Confectionery’s biggest advertisers have splashed out £66.3m on ads over the past year, with a notable increase from big spending Maltesers…
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Birds Eye Stir Your Senses
The single-serve Stir Your Senses range comprises eight dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world…
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Analysis & FeaturesTea suppliers soaking up two-year price high
Suppliers are paying a two-year high for Kenyan tea – but deep discounting means shoppers are not splashing out any extra…
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Analysis & FeaturesOstrich Fillet Steaks: acid test
Exotic meats are growing in appeal as Brits get more adventurous…
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Analysis & FeaturesMacknade: spotlight on a celebrated fine food independent
Starting in a tent in the corner of a field, Macknade is now one of the most celebrated UK independent retailers…
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Analysis & FeaturesReports of bogof's demise prove greatly exaggerated
Grocery just can’t let go of the Buy One Get One Free mechanic, the latest promotions data from Assosia shows…
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Analysis & FeaturesFresh and chilled brands a growing force in online
Coca-Cola is the biggest online grocery brand in the UK, according to a new report from CheckoutSmart
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Analysis & FeaturesPaypoint row: Time to think outside the box?
Market conditions have forced PayPoint to cap commissions, it claims. That’s rubbish, say independents. So what happens next?
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Analysis & FeaturesJohn Lewis says Switch the Lights
John Lewis has switched to LED lighting, making its customers happier and saving itself a bundle
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Analysis & FeaturesPepper prices hit all-time high as meat consumption soars
Global pepper prices have reached an all-time high having followed an upward trend for the past six years
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Analysis & FeaturesSeabrook and LDC reveal plans for making £35m crisps deal pay
Seabrook CEO Jonathan Bye and LDC director Ged Gould open up about the rationale behind their deal - and the key challenges and opportunities ahead
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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C Global 50: Still waiting for glut of fmcg mega-deals
The number of global fmcg deal hit record highs last year, according to the OC&C Global 50, but the sector is still waiting for those industry-defining mega-deals.
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Analysis & FeaturesCMA Which? pricing probe has no problem with shrinking packs
The Competition & Markets Authority confirmed it had no objections to the so-called “grocery shrink ray”
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Analysis & FeaturesIt's promo business as usual as Which? is shown the door
The major retailers will have been relieved that the CMA did not find widespread evidence of misleading practices
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Analysis & FeaturesGlobal poultry boom set to push up oilseeds prices
As the USDA confirms global soyabean stocks are lower than expected due to rocketing demand
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Analysis & FeaturesFancy Food Show in New York showcases trending NPD
The Fancy Food Show in New York City is a fantastic showcase of all that is interesting and innovative in gourmet and natural foods