New product development reports and analysis – Page 6
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Analysis and Features
The 10 most-liked posts on our NPD Instagram feed in 2020
In a year of weird and wonderful NPD, we count down the top 10 most popular posts on our Instagram feed
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Analysis and Features
Five 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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Seven 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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5 new food & drink products enriched with vitamin D
Following reports that it reduces the risk of catching coronavirus, the so-called ‘sunshine vitamin’ is popping up in a raft of new launches
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All the new vegan Christmas sandwiches launching this year
From the discounters to high street eateries, here are all the vegan Christmas sandwiches to try this festive season
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Creative Challenge: can milk be futureproofed?
Gen Z just isn’t buying milk, with some even calling it evil. So we tasked creative agency Zak to come up with a brand that breathes new life into the white stuff
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NPD Power List: who are the players pushing innovation through a pandemic
This year has been a story of survival for brands and retailers, leading to a focus on core products to keep shelves stocked. But the NPD pipeline hasn’t stopped, proving the tenacity and resilience of the industry’s top players
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New Product Awards 2020: the winners
From plant-based pioneers breaking new technological ground, to longstanding fmcg heavyweights tearing up the rulebook with ingenious tweaks to classic staples, picking winners was no small task for our expert judges
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New festive vegan products launching for Christmas 2020
From chocolate to chutney, here are the new vegan goodies to look out for this Christmas
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‘Conscious’ spirits, autumnal flavours and champagne: what’s new in booze for October?
The Grocer takes a look at the hottest booze launches heading to UK retailers’ shelves
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New food & drink Advent calendars launching for Christmas 2020
For many, the countdown to Christmas (and the end of 2020) can’t come soon enough. Here are the foodie calendars that’ll make Advent even more exciting
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Six new product launches inspired by coronavirus
As the pandemic ushers in new demands from consumers, brands are innovating and diversifying to cater for them
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How bigger brands are hoping to redefine the low & no spirits game
Bigger names in spirits are finally launching 0% spin-offs
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New spooky food & drink products hitting shelves this Halloween
We take a look at the ghoulish goodies coming to supermarkets this spooky season
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12 new launches that show chocolate orange is back on trend
A raft of new launches this year shows chocolate orange is the flavour of the moment
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Five classic teatime products that have been given a makeover
Following the return of Turkey Twizzlers this week, we look at some teatime classics that have been given a modern makeover
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Supermarket Christmas ranges 2020
Here’s what the supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda and Tesco, have in store for Christmas this year
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10 new food & drink launches containing pea protein
There’s a big trend for the little ingredient that packs a hit of plant-based protein
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Five big brands muscling in on the peanut butter market
As Brits’ taste for peanut butter grows, brands from the spread category and beyond are getting in on the action
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Is there room for new product development in the pandemic?
NPD is starting to ramp up again. So how are brands continuing to innovate, and what challenges are they facing?