All Own label articles – Page 6
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Category ReportOwn label wins over consumers with health ranges
Own label has become a hive for innovation. Last year, it accounted for the majority of packaged food and drink product launches for the first time
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Category ReportValentine’s Day and Easter offer growth opportunities for own label
When it comes to seasonal events, Christmas is hard to beat as a sales driver
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Category ReportHow different providers track own label sales
Own label made the headlines in April for its newfound dominance in grocery
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Comment & OpinionKnow your body: why Morrisons’ cancer campaign stands out
Morrisons wants shoppers to touch themselves in the shower. Could this be retail’s most effective cancer awareness campaign ever?
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Range PreviewHot smoked BBQ & picky bits: Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference summer range 2026
Sainsbury’s is expanding its picky bits offer with 16 new Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes such as burrata arancini, labneh and gyros chicken
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Comment & OpinionPrivate label is now leading the innovation charge
To avoid the private label transition from challenger to ruler, brands must sharpen their innovation game, says Jonny Forsyth, principal strategist, Mintel Food & Drink
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NewsTesco Northern Ireland doubles local suppliers in three years
The UK’s largest retailer said nearly 140 suppliers based in the devolved nation offered over 1,600 lines, with all Tesco own-brand fresh beef, pork, milk and eggs sold in the country sourced from them
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NewsHeart of England Co-op freezes prices on essentials as shoppers feel the pinch
Products protected from price increases span meat, fruit, vegetable and dairy products
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NewsOwn label closes quality gap as shoppers consider trading down, data reveals
Brands maintain a quality edge over own label, but 83% of consumers say private label has improved significantly. A quarter would switch to cheaper alternatives if prices rise further, according to new research by The Harris Poll UK
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Category ReportRoman pinsa to Japanese milk loaf: how bakery is going global
Where are the hot areas of NPD? Who is doing it best? And how are standard loaves faring?
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Range PreviewMorrisons launches The Best picky bits range for summer 2026
Morrisons has expanded its premium The Best range for summer with new picnic and ‘picky bits’ inspired by the Mediterranean
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: big votes, Gold shortlists and the own-label surge
This week’s issue includes the latest on Southern Co-op’s merger, insight into the government’s support (or lack of) for the food industry and analysis of the growth of own label
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Analysis & FeaturesThe rise of the non-traditional Christmas
As younger consumers rewrite the rules of festive eating, the brands and retailers that embrace flexibility over tradition are best placed to win
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NewsM&S backs mid-strength and tequila in BWS overhaul
Nearly one in four UK consumers were now opting for lower-strength drinks in the summer, M&S said
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NewsOwn-label innovation overtakes branded for the first time
New research from Mintel shows own label is now out-innovating brands – and the trend looks set to continue
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: own label competition, brewers and scaling startups
Retailers have significantly elevated the quality, consistency and positioning of own-label ranges, making them more compelling than ever before
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Range PreviewPremium picky bits and beefy barbecue: Waitrose summer range 2026
Waitrose hopes to make summer 2026 the season of upgraded barbecues, deli-style sharing and global-inspired grazing, with more than 120 new products
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Comment & OpinionBefore the shelf: why AI makes most brand strategy obsolete
AI is quietly becoming the new gatekeeper of grocery shopping, filtering brands before shoppers ever get the chance to see them, says Nicola Nimmo, head of customer engagement at Cheil
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Range PreviewMortadella & mascarpone focaccia and pickle crisps: Co-op summer food-to-go range 2026
Co-op is adding 21 new lines to its summer 2026 food-to-go range, including 10 new mains and 11 new snacks for its lunchtime meal deal
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NewsThe Wholesale Group expands Chef Approved desserts with 12 new cheesecakes
The frozen, thaw-and-serve range has been designed to ‘combine broad menu appeal with practical back-of-house benefits’