New product development reports and analysis – Page 4
-
Analysis and Features
Why is Princes setting its sights on the frozen aisle?
The canned foods giant has launched Street Food chicken kebabs
-
Analysis and Features
How brands are marketing high-strength gins for Dry January
Intensely flavoured, high-strength gin designed to be served in small measures is an eye-catching trend to emerge from Dry January this year. Could it catch on as a means of more virtuous drinking?
-
Analysis and Features
Eight cereal innovations tapping into hunger for healthy breakfasts
Sales of natural and wholesome cereal and on-the-go cereal products climbed £2.3m last year. Here’s our pick of some of the best innovation to hit shelves over the past 12 months.
-
Analysis and Features
Nine vegan products launched by up-and-coming brands for Veganuary 2022
Some of these brands are nearing household name status with their ambitious launches
-
Analysis and Features
14 alcohol-free drinks launching for Dry January 2022
From spirits and cider to sparkling tea, there are plenty of new low & no booze drinks to choose from this Dry January
-
Analysis and Features
16 new plant-based products coming to supermarkets and food-to-go for Veganuary 2022
Brands aren’t holding back, with fast food retailers pushing the boat out to entice customers with new vegan offers
-
Analysis and Features
The most bizarre NPD to roll out in 2021
We’re not sure what product development teams were drinking this year, but we want some. Retailers might have spent much of the year slimming ranges to prioritise supply, but supply chain chaos couldn’t stop brands coming out with an array of weird and wonderful launches – some of which were ...
-
Analysis and Features
The 10 most popular posts on our NPD Instagram in 2021
This year reaching the milestone of 30k followers, The Grocer’s Instagram feed has become a destination for consumers to seek out the newest foodie launches. Here are the 10 most popular from 2021
-
Analysis and Features
Top Products 2021: the top launch in every grocery category this year
Each of the 48 categories covered in our Top Products report features a Top Launch – the product most significant to its respective category in 2021. Here we list every Top Launch and why we chose it.
-
Analysis and Features
How Seep is bringing premium, plastic-free innovation to household cleaning
Spotting a gap in the market for a sustainable brand, a former Selfridges exec is looking to shake up the household accessories category
-
Analysis and Features
From turkey gyoza to sprout pesto, 24 food and drink products set to shake up Christmas
Shoppers this year won’t be disappointed with the huge variety of innovative food and drink on sale for the festive period. We’ve rounded up some of the best
-
Analysis and Features
Christmas Tree Day: five food & drink brands marking the start of the festive season
These festive food & drink launches are perfectly timed for the occasion, which falls earlier than usual this year
-
Analysis and Features
Seasons Bakery, Ingleton: a passion for people and the planet
The business was recognised in the 2021 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards for its outstanding work in supporting the local community
-
Analysis and Features
All the frightening food & drink products launching for Halloween 2021
As spooky season approaches, we take a look at what brands and retailers have on offer
-
Analysis and Features
15 food & drink Advent calendars launching for Christmas 2021
From protein bars to pesto, we take a look at what’s inside this year’s new foodie Advent calendars
-
Analysis and Features
How BrewDog could use its brand to expand into soft drinks
The brewer has signalled its ambitions for a ‘SodaDog’ spin-off
-
Analysis and Features
Branching out: how seawater, air and thorns give birth to Blackthorn Salt
Sustainability is at the heart of a business producing premium salt using a traditional (and decidedly prickly) method
-
Analysis and Features
Five Japanese-inspired drinks launching in time for the Tokyo Olympics
Brands and retailers are marking the start of the Tokyo Olympics with launches inspired by the flavours and traditions of Japan
-
Analysis and Features
Six of the best paper packaging innovations in fmcg
Paper packaging is gaining ground as supermarkets and shoppers look to ditch single-use plastic. Here are some of the most innovative products to hit shelves from the UK’s biggest food and drink brands.
-
Analysis and Features
New food & drink launching in time for Father’s Day 2021
Here’s how food and drink brands and retailers are catering to foodie dads this Father’s Day