Long reads – Page 75
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Analysis & FeaturesFive plant-based desserts launching for Veganuary 2021
From grown-up jelly to chocolate houmous, here are five plant-based puds to satisfy any sweet-toothed vegan
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Analysis & Features10 challenger brands that smashed their crowdfunding targets this year
The coronavirus pandemic left many strapped for cash, but these small, punchy grocery brands still managed to raise millions to fund ambitious expansion and innovation
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Analysis & FeaturesFour festive drinks trends for Christmas 2020
From decadence to detoxing, we explore drinks trends on both ends of the spectrum as 2020 draws to a close
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Analysis & FeaturesHow has food & drink been affected by the French border closure?
With the border having been closed since Sunday, suppliers have expressed concern about the knock-on effects
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Analysis & FeaturesTop Campaigns: the 50 best brand adverts of 2020
From fraughtly shouting fruit bowls to frozen fish shavings, ad makers have had to cook up new ways of catching the eyes of locked down consumers this year, here’s our pick of the best
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Analysis & FeaturesTop Campaigns 2020: how Tesco topped our table… with a safety video
What did Tesco do to make its messaging the most effective of the year?
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven plant-based meat alternatives launching for Veganuary 2021
Swapping out meat this January? These new plant-based alternatives should provide some inspiration
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Analysis & FeaturesLidl adds £1.15 to Healthy Start vouchers in support of Marcus Rashford’s campaign
The vouchers, which are issued by the government to low-income families in England and Wales, are currently worth £3.10, but Lidl will boost that to £4.25
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Analysis & FeaturesShare prices: who were food and drink’s winners and losers of 2020?
Coronavirus has caused some food and drink share prices to soar but it’s not been as simple as adding extra sales
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Analysis & FeaturesAlcohol: Beer & cider: Top Products 2020
Stella and other big-name lagers are some of the highest-grossing brands in this entire Top Products report
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Analysis & FeaturesConfectionery: Chocolate: Top Products 2020
In contrast to last year’s sweet performance, this year’s sales are likely to leave a bitter taste in the mouths of suppliers
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Analysis & FeaturesAlcohol: Spirits & RTDs: Top Products 2020
Britain’s love affair with premixed cocktails has hit new heights in the age of lockdown
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Analysis & FeaturesAlcohol: Wine: Top Products report 2020
Sales of table wine are up £717.4m, and nearly every brand in the top 50 is in growth
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Analysis & FeaturesFresh: Fruit & veg: Top Products report 2020
Citrus fruit has come out on top in a year of health-driven shopping
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Analysis & FeaturesBiscuits: Top Products report 2020
“Customers are looking for something that provides them with little moments of joy at home, and biscuits do just that”
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Analysis & FeaturesSoft drinks: carbonates & energy drinks: Top Products report 2020
Large multipacks of cola and lemonade sold well this year as Brits sought mixers for at-home drinking occasions
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Analysis & FeaturesSauces: table: Top Products report 2020
With nowhere to eat out in the summer, Brits enjoyed a taste of their favourite restaurants at home
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Analysis & FeaturesMeat-free: Top Products report 2020
The plant-based behemoth’s performance was underwhelming in a year of huge gains for the category
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Analysis & FeaturesConfectionery: Sugar: Top Products 2020
Both branded and own-label gum are suffering, with volumes down by 18.2% and 19.3% respectively
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Analysis & FeaturesCereals: Top Products report 2020
During lockdown sales of cereal surged, but a dichotomy between health and indulgence has emerged