All New product development articles – Page 16
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Comment & OpinionOwn label has overtaken branded innovation – and that’s not something to celebrate
The system is not designed for experimentation – it demands certainty and therefore incentivises brand-tweaking, not innovation, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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WhitepapersWhere food and beverage margins really leak – and how to plug them
Learn practical ways to protect your business margins through innovative tech.
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PodcastThe Gut Stuff founder on Love Island life to Hero Group acquisition
Alana Macfarlane Kempner, co-founder of The Gut Stuff, discusses her journey from Love Island DJ to gut health entrepreneur following her business’s acquisition by Swiss food giant Hero Group, owner of Organix and Deliciously Ella
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Analysis & FeaturesHow M&S ‘Only’ ingredients range blazed a trail for non-UPF brands
M&S’s limited ingredients range has attracted some criticism – but it’s been a hit with shoppers. Brands and own-label suppliers alike have taken note
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InterviewsBarney Mauleverer: Brand Britain’s food & drink ambassador
He started out as an Innocent ‘fruit and nut’, before building and selling the Fuel10K brand. Now Barney Mauleverer is targeting £35bn in exports for the UK
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Comment & OpinionUltra-processed food: history and controversy
Foods classed as UPFs are a long-standing part of modern life, making up around 60% of many people’s diets sayys Professor Sarah Berry, professor of nutritional sciences at King’s College London
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Comment & OpinionIn wellness, the proof is in the second purchase
Trial may be easy to win but loyalty is not. As functional food and drinks goes mainstream, retention not acquisition is where the opportunity lies, says Claire Tassin, principal strategist at Mintel Wellness Research
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NewsTwo Chicks grows protein lineup with duo of egg white drinks
Blueberry Bliss and Chocolate Chip Cookie will land in selected Asda stores from 15 June
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NewsWaitrose gears up for summer with new BBQ boxes
Waitrose said the Butchers’ BBQ Box (rsp: £20) and Fish BBQ Box (rsp: £23) were designed “to elevate any barbecue this summer”
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NewsEcho Falls rolls viral Fruit Fusion Blue Raspberry into grocery
The NPD has become a TikTok sensation since launching in wholesale and convenience in March
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Analysis & Features10 new products making the most of the fibremaxxing trend in 2026
From cereals and snack bars to yoghurts and functional drinks, high-fibre claims are appearing on packs at an unprecedented rate as brands rush to capitalise on growing consumer interest in gut health
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NewsCasillero del Diablo enters rosé category and looks to settle ice debate
The launch comes amid surging demand for rosé wines
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NewsVitabiotics adds Ultra Mushroom gummies to Ultra Botanicals range
The NPD offers “a high potency blend of six mushroom extracts, combined with essential B vitamins and zinc”
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NewsPatak’s and Blue Dragon enter solo dining with microwaveable meals for one
The launch was created in response to ‘growing demand for convenient meal solutions for one-person meal occasions’
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NewsSnooz debuts ice cream range designed to support better sleep
Snooz uses natural ingredients and adaptogens associated with relaxation and sleep
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NewsBaker Street targets new shoppers seeking healthier options with light rye bread
The launch taps into rising demand for everyday breads that combine health credentials with taste, convenience and versatility
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NewsFortnum & Mason reveals winners of its annual ‘Open Call’ challenger brand scheme
The 15 businesses will gain a listing on Fortnum’s shelves and be displayed in its Piccadilly windows
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NewsBrewDog launches Tilray craft brews in the UK ahead of the World Cup
Many of the brews were landing on UK shores for the first time, BrewDog said
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NewsThree Spirit lands grocery debut for functional non-alcoholic duo
It marked the first time a functional non-alcoholic spirit had secured a UK grocery listing, Three Spirit claimed
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NewsLost Sheep Coffee expands RTD range with added fibre decaf latte
The NPD has landed via DTC, on Ocado, and in Southern Co-op & Cotswold Fayre