New product development reports and analysis – Page 2
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Analysis and Features
How the FSA's novel foods rule could shake up the road to bug burgers
The FSA has mooted a number of new ideas in its regime review
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Analysis and Features
15 ways supermarkets and grocery are celebrating Pride month
As the world’s biggest companies give their social media logos the rainbow flag treatment, these grocery brands are opening their purses to address the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community
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Analysis and Features
Which celebrities are adding star power to food and drink?
Logan Paul’s Prime may have made the biggest noise but Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi and even Dolly Parton have leapt aboard the celebrity brands bandwagon
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Analysis and Features
How to justify marketing spend during an inflation spike
Though UK ad spend started strong in 2022, growth began to slow in the second quarter
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Analysis and Features
Can Cadbury make a success of its healthier Fruitier & Nuttier treats?
Cadbury’s non-HFSS NPD promises a treat ‘without compromise’
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What we could do with food since Brexit that we couldn’t in the EU...
The UK’s novel foods approval process currently matches the EU’s: lengthy and complicated. Could the FSA’s new, Singapore-inspired approach cut red tape and allow British innovation to thrive?
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Analysis and Features
UK Food & Drink Shows schedule: the essential panels, interviews and presentations
April’s 24th to 26th event is a must-attend for gathering valuable industry knowledge
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Analysis and Features
Loveheart nuggets and more foodie treats coming this Valentine’s
From heart-shaped chicken nuggets to sushi platters for two, take a look at the latest products set to hit shelves this Valentine’s Day
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Analysis and Features
Raye: the pop-up grocer that aims to help brands get wider listings
Nicole Compen founded pop-up store-cum-consultancy Raye to act as display space for emerging brands
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Analysis and Features
18 more plant-based products and hitting shelves this Veganuary
As Veganuary continues to gain popularity, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing a surge in vegan product launches. Take a look at some of the newest vegan product launches for Veganuary whether you’re a seasoned meat avoider or just dipping a toe into the plant-based world
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Analysis and Features
The Grocer’s 22 most-liked Instagram new products of 2022
Check out the top NPD for 2022. How many have you spotted in your local supermarket?
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Analysis and Features
Veganuary 2023 preview: from This bacon to spicy nuggets
Veganuary has become the key time for brands to bring out their plant-based NPD, we dive into some of the new launches for January 2023
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Analysis and Features
Heinz Beanz pizzas return: the strategy behind NPD spree
As Heinz brings back its beans-topped pizzas last seen in the early 2000s, check out all its weird and wonderful launches from the past two years
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Analysis and Features
The Grocer’s New Product Awards 2022: value shines through among winners
Though price and a strong sense of value ran through many launches, the existing macro trends of health, sustainability and convenience remained among this year’s winners
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Analysis and Features
Wonka or Plonka? The risks of cost-saving food reformulation
As the cost of living crisis intensifies, suppliers are increasingly reformulating their products to contain cheaper ingredients. However, the tactic risks pushing away loyal shoppers
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Analysis and Features
All the new treats launching for Halloween 2022
From terrifying teas to spooky sweets, here are all the food & drink products landing in time for Halloween
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Analysis and Features
Are limited edition launches stifling innovation in fmcg?
Brands are increasingly shunning expensive, permanent NPD in favour of more headline-grabbing limited editions. But are they preventing genuine innovation from breaking through?
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Analysis and Features
The latest limited edition launches shaking up food & drink
From a collaborative Scottish beer to a vinegar-flavoured mochi, these are the latest limited edition launches aiming to shake up the status quo
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Analysis and Features
Innovations in strawberries & cream, plus more products celebrating Wimbledon
Britvic’s Robinsons has ditched its sponsorship of the Wimbledon Open after 86 years, but new products are popping up left and right to celebrate the return of the iconic summer tournament
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Analysis and Features
New York Fancy Food Show 2022: top 10 emerging food trends
From mushroom crisps to collagen bars, The Brand Nursery director Chris Blythe rounds up the key points of interest