Own-label reports, insight and analysis – Page 6
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Analysis and Features
Own-label ranges take a plant-based bite
Plant-based food and drink brands outsell own-label lines by more than three to one, according to Kantar
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Analysis and Features
The Grocer New Own Label Awards 2021: the winners across 10 key categories and more
Here are the best of the gold medal winners from across 10 major grocery categories – as well as the best sustainability and special diet products, and the own-label festive retailer of the year
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Video
Watch: The Grocer New Own Label Awards 2021
Watch The Grocer New Own Label Awards 2021 to find out the best of the gold medal winners across 10 key grocery categories, plus the Sustainability and Special Diet winners and the festive own label retailer of the year
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Analysis and Features
What is happening to allergen-related food recalls during the pandemic?
Allergen-related recalls hit a five-year peak in 2018/19. So what has happened over the past year, as supply chains have battled to cope with the Covid crisis?
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Comment and Opinion
Why Wilko’s plastic-free wipes highlight an important sustainability debate
Wilko says it has avoided price rises by avoiding Fine to Flush accreditation. But others are pushing for retailers to get on board
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Analysis and Features
Four vegan haggis options on supermarket shelves for Burns Night
For many, 25 January will mean the convergence of Burns Night and Veganuary. Here are some of the meat-free haggis alternatives that will be in stores
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Analysis and Features
13 trends that have defined Veganuary innovation
From cheesy pizzas to chocolate desserts, vegan innovation has managed to prosper despite the pandemic. And this year, plant-based comfort food has proven a favourite.
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Analysis and Features
Supermarket price war: who’s doing what?
We’ve seen moves to everyday low pricing, round pound promotions and new value ranges – here’s what the retailers have been doing with their prices this year
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Comment and Opinion
Who will win and lose as a result of Tesco’s new price war?
There is no shielding the supply chain from the economic impact of the crisis
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Comment and Opinion
NPD is making a comeback but more support will be needed from grocers
Grocers also need to find new ways to respond to shopper missions that are being lost in the melee
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Analysis and Features
The Power List 2020: own label
Lockdown shortages forced shoppers to seek alternatives to their usual brands. So will they get a longer-term taste for own-label lines – especially as expected economic hardships make price a more important factor?
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Analysis and Features
Easter 2020: luxury chocolate launches from Fortnum & Mason, Hotel Chocolat and Harvey Nichols
Here’s our pick of the extravagant Easter treats on offer at the luxury retailers this year
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Analysis and Features
Own-label showcase: Asda Plant Based vegan range
To give you a closer look at the range, we’ve chosen a range of products and enlisted an expert to give you their opinion about what works and what doesn’t
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Analysis and Features
Supermarket vegan ranges 2020
January is the month of dreary weather, doomed resolutions and, thanks to Veganuary, rafts of new plant-based products
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Comment and Opinion
Amazon isn't the enemy. Brands should embrace the opportunities it offers
Amazon cannot compete with brands when it comes to offering enriching experiences, says Gemma Spence, CEO of e-commerce at PHD International
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Analysis and Features
Sainsbury’s Cinnamon Bun Flavour Festive Pretzels: Acid test
A limited-edition play on pretzels for the festive season
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Analysis and Features
The Grocer’s Best of Own-Label Awards: the winners
Our new awards aim to recognise excellence in the dynamic UK own label sector, here are all the winners
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Analysis and Features
Supermarket Christmas ranges 2019
Each year, we give you a preview of the new Christmas ranges before they land on supermarket shelves
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Analysis and Features
Own-label showcase: Waitrose No1 premium range
Last month, Waitrose revamped its premium own-label range. We’ve enlisted an expert to give you their opinion on what works and what doesn’t