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Comment & OpinionTaste will become retail’s next competitive advantage
Retailers have never had more data on their customers but as AI makes personalisation universal, the real edge may be creative judgement, not algorithms, says Louise Odquier, strategy director at Imagination
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Category ReportProtein continues to flex its muscles
Brits are going potty for protein. Which brands are winning the power struggle?
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Soft Drinks
While consumers increasingly focus on functional and healthier aspects of the soft drinks category, taste and hydration remain the key drivers, according to suppliers. But what other factors are driving consumer interest and how can retailers translate growing online influence into in-store performance?
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NewsSupermarkets grab bigger slice of food spend as diners ditch restaurants
Grocery gained share from hospitality as cost pressures pushed consumers towards value, convenience and eating at home
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Partner FeaturesHow retailers and suppliers can both win the battle for volume
Suppliers and retailers need to change the game – and by focusing on the customer boost volume for everyone at the table.
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Comment & OpinionWhen everyone’s an expert, who should shoppers trust?
As influencers, AI and wearables flood shoppers with advice, brands will win trust not by shouting louder but by being verifiably honest, says Alice Pilkington, associate principal at Mintel Food & Drink
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Category ReportMiddle Eastern and African cuisines touted for growth
Brits are enjoying tastes of far-flung destinations aplenty
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NewsBooker locks 600-plus prices for autumn foodservice season
Booker’s latest price lock marks the third phase of the wholesaler’s Value Locked campaign, with prices across Booker’s own-label and branded goods secured until 5 January
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Partner FeaturesWill your supply chain survive Christmas?
Surviving Christmas starts with a resilient supply chain. Here’s how to make it happen in time for the festive rush.
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Partner FeaturesUnpacking provenance: what Welsh produce means to shoppers
When it comes to provenance on the plate, Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) can unlock a competitive advantage
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NewsEmpire Bespoke Foods taps ‘fricy’ trend with Hot Tamales candy duo
The candies tap into consumer appetite for sweet and spicy flavour combinations
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Comment & OpinionWhy marketers’ one-eyed focus on younger shoppers is flawed
The urge to recruit ‘the next generation’ often reveals more about marketers’ biases than it does about the market, says Francois Bazini, former international CMO at Suntory
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Category ReportThe brands working to bridge Britain’s fibre gap
Suppliers hoping to help Brits bridge the fibre gap have some groundwork to do
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NewsPrinces adds quartet of canned curries to tap ‘modern Asian cuisine’ trend
Princes has added Thai Red Chicken Curry, Thai Green Chicken Curry, Chicken Katsu Curry and Korean Sweet Chilli Chicken Curry
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NewsWaitrose celebrates decade of No.1 with 80 new premium lines
The expansion will bring the range to over 840 lines, with the upmarket retailer having seen No.1 sales grow 16.7% over the past year
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NewsFruit beer category hits £40m milestone after scorching summer
Growth is being driven by new dedicated fruit bays in Tesco and Morrisons, as well as the standout growth of market leader Jubel
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer’s New Product Awards 2026: celebrating excellence in NPD
Sheer innovativeness wasn’t the only theme running through the winners in The Grocer’s New Product Awards 2026 – with health a leading priority
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Promotional VideosWhat’s shaping the next wave of food innovation?
Consumers want healthier products but won’t sacrifice taste or value. Kerry’s food innovation experts reveal how smart reformulation with can help brands and retailers meet health targets, satisfy shoppers and keep repeat purchase rates strong.
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NewsWhole Foods Market bets on bitter flavours, beans and ‘beautrition’ to shape grocery in 2027
Products including collagen jelly sticks, olive oil shots and sea moss are “blurring the lines between snack, supplement and skincare”, according to Whole Foods
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NewsWhitworths revenues soar as demand for nuts and seeds climbs higher
Whitworths’ strong revenue growth pushed its underlying profits higher, with operating profit before adjustments growing from £5.9m to £7.4m