Pola Lem
Pola is The Grocer’s trends editor, managing our weekly Focus On reports
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Comment and OpinionAldi’s Next Big Thing: engaging insight into product pitch process
Some interesting small brands pitched, all facing the prospect of scaling fast and reducing prices on their premium products
NewsSuncare sales boosted by hot weather and Superdrug price cuts
Bucking the volume decline in most skincare sectors, suncare grew 10.6% in 2023
The Big InterviewTony’s supply chain guru on changing chocolate sourcing for good
To fight child exploitation, Tony’s Chocolonely open chain lead Joke Aerts wants to apply its five sourcing principles at scale. How is she going about the task?
Comment and OpinionIt’s time supermarkets go from basic to boss level Korean food
There’s nothing like some Seoul food, but are supermarkets getting it right?
Category ReportAll aboard the kefir train
As volumes of flavoured milks lose steam, drinkable yoghurt is chugging ahead – and brands expect to pick up even more speed
Category ReportHow RTD coffee brands are nicking business from baristas
As inflation continues to weigh on shopper wallets, savvy RTD coffee brands are nicking customers from baristas
Comment and OpinionHow long for fmcg until UPFs become next timebomb?
After another week of intense scrutiny, how unhealthy will the renewed focus on UPFs be for UK food and drink makers?
Comment and OpinionDinner Time Live with David Chang: even guests tire as live experiment drags on
Just a few minutes into episode five of Netflix’s new live cooking show and I’m already drifting off