All Protein & sports nutrition articles
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Analysis & Features
The big deep-fried chicken fast food takeover
KFC has dominated the UK fried chicken takeaway scene since its first outlet opened in 1965. But a flock of new players is hitting high streets – and the battle of the chicken shops is hotting up
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Category Report
How will Joe’s ‘Killer’ blow affect protein?
Joe Wicks has branded many protein bars UPFs, claiming some are linked to cancer and stroke. How much damage could it do?
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News
Squeaky Bean launches vegan Salmon Style Flakes
The flakes are made from wheat protein and have launched into Sainsbury’s this month
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News
Supreme buys Slimfast in £20m deal
Supreme has acquired veteran nutrition brand Slimfast from Glanbia, as part of a continued push towards diversification
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Comment & Opinion
Joe Wicks’ UPF crusade: well-meaning but woefully misguided
Joe Wicks and Dr Chris van Tulleken are spreading confusion and fear, rather than helping consumers make informed choices, says Mike Coppen-Gardner of SPQR
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News
Applied Nutrition appoints former THG nutrition MD as CMO
The new hire spent nine years at The Hut Group
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News
Supplement supplier Bulk’s growth spurt interrupted
A ‘year of transformation’, including major investments in technology and infrastructure, led to significant disruption to Bulk’s sales
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News
Bio&Me adds Daily Boost Fibre & Protein snack bars
The NPD is intended to appeal to Bio&Me’s ‘typical’ female shopper
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Comment & Opinion
Is Joe Wicks’ Killer protein bar really ‘full of shit’?
Nutrition experts and health advocates have spoken out to criticise the Licensed to Kill show’s complete lack of nuance, and fearmongering
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News
Huel adds Lite ready-to-drink trio in response to ‘US-led’ health trends
It comes amid the rising use of weight-loss drugs in the UK
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News
Oxo adds bone broths, ready-to-use stocks and stock powders
‘Our vision is to keep evolving our range to meet the needs of modern consumers,’ said Oxo
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News
Quorn launches ‘Nothing to Hide’ TV advert to promote no-artificial-ingredients range
The multimillion-pound campaign has been launched to celebrate Quorn’s high-protein, no-artificial-ingredients range and includes a new ad creative
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Analysis & Features
Insect food: what happened to the buzz?
Insects have nearly made it on menus for a good while now. But progress has been stymied by regulatory hurdles, conspiracy theories and the ‘yuck factor’. Can the idea still make progress?
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Guide To
The Grocer Guide To Snacking
Social media continues to influence shoppers’ choices in the snacking category and ‘snackification’ now represents more than just meal replacement, signalling a cultural shift in consumer habits.
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Comment & Opinion
The wellness paradox: health matters, but value matters more
UK shoppers are the most budget-conscious in the world when it comes to wellness, says Alex Heffernan, insight manager for health, beauty and personal care at NIQ
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News
Fuel10k takes cues from Ambrosia with ready-to-eat porridge pots
The pots would meet the growing demand for high-protein breakfast options, said Fuel10k
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News
Grenade slumps to a loss as revenue corrects off Oreo craze
Protein bar maker Grenade has collapsed into a loss, according to its company accounts, as revenue corrected sharply downwards from a 2023 growth spurt
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Category Report
How functional can dairy get?
Today’s shoppers want enhanced benefits from their food and drink – and suppliers say dairy is perfectly positioned to take advantage
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News
Birds Eye adds Get Real protein meals inspired by world cuisines
Each frozen meal delivers an average 34g protein
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News
Mighty Slice hires Fiona Fitzpatrick as business advisor as it launches in Morrisons
The new hire runs a consultancy and accelerator for food & drink startups, as well as hosting the Brand Growth Heroes podcast