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Comment & OpinionPut the plant back in plant-based to win back shoppers
Innovation is no longer about engineering the perfect meat mimic or looking at new ways to process vegetables into unrecognisable pieces, says Justin Chou, co-founder and CEO at Happiee
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Comment & OpinionGLP-1 drugs shouldn’t panic food & drink just yet
The introduction of next gen weight loss drugs is attracting huge attention from brands and consumers alike, says Toby Clark, vice president of Mintel Consulting, EMEA
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Category ReportDeli-volution: trends in deli 2025
As some mults have axed deli counters, others still view them as vital back-of-store draws. What does this mean for deli suppliers?
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Comment & OpinionWhy consumer health is the next big growth driver in fmcg
The relentless pressures on public health institutions have forced consumers to think more about self-medication, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Comment & OpinionCan Monkey mascot provide a pick-me-up for sales of PG Tips?
PG Tips has brought back its famous knitted mascot less than a year after his retirement. Will the move revive the brand’s fortunes?
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NewsCaterforce to launch 50 new own label products
The new lines will be added to Caterforce’s own brand portfolio, which consists of more than 400 products across five ranges
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Category ReportBags of goodness: trends in healthier snacking 2025
A wealth of snack brands with natural claims and clean labels are looking to cash in on the junk food ad ban and fears about UPFs
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Category ReportGut instinct: trends in soft drinks 2025
Soft drinks carrying gut health claims are turning heads among investors and winning space in stores. So, who’s cashing in most?
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Comment & OpinionWhat supermarkets can learn from Gousto and HelloFresh
Offer consumers real help with main meals and you’re a long way to being a great food company, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Category ReportHas pop lost its cool? Trends in soft drinks 2025
Hip, young shoppers are turning their backs on traditional sodas in favour of trendy soft drinks sold on health cues and naturalness
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s fuelling the rise of Asian supermarkets in the UK?
Demand for Asian cuisine in the UK seems to know no bounds. Retailers including Oseyo and Longdan are embarking on ambitious expansion plans
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Comment & OpinionHome Bargains is ushering in a new discounter era
New discounter players are emerging and expanding into new markets, says Dan Butler, senior insight analyst at IGD
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NewsHeineken rolls out new global innovation 'playground'
Heineken’s global innovation platform will be responsible for developing new experiences and products
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NewsDash distances itself from growing functional soft drinks trend
Functional beverages grew sales by over 30% in 2024, according to Mintel and Kantar
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Category ReportThe flavour boom: trends in crisps, nuts & bagged snacks 2025
Brits are demanding snack flavours that provide excitement and spice. But that doesn’t mean old favourites are being left behind
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Category ReportHow snacks are going viral
As HFSS brands face an advertising crackdown, some are trying to emulate TikTok sensation Takis. So, what does it take to go viral?
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NewsM&S and Iceland add Dubai-style chocolate bars amid viral trend
M&S has added a Pistachio version of its chunky tablet, The Big Daddy
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Comment & OpinionSecrets of Supermarket Buyers: Denise van Outen examines Waitrose’s ‘sexy’ products
The programme acts an as excellent advert for Waitrose, but lets us down on the ‘secrets’ front
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Promotional FeaturesHow brands and retailers can win with data
There’s no shortage of data swirling around in UK food and drink, but putting it to good use is a different matter entirely. So, how can brands and retailers take the data they have and put it to work?
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Comment & OpinionHow AI can help supercharge your startup’s growth
Just like the internet revolutionised the business landscape decades ago, AI can supercharge your brand, says Ellie Webb, founder of Caleño Drinks