All articles by Rob Brown – Page 10
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Category ReportThe pandemic pantry: ambient & canned goods category report 2020
No-deal Brexit planning prepared many suppliers for a rocky road ahead. But the coronavirus outbreak saw shelves wiped clean
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Category ReportNetflix and crisps: crisps, nuts & bagged snacks category report 2020
Locked-down Brits are turning to the comfort of streaming services and snacks. So what has been the impact on sales?
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Category ReportAn unusual medicine: yoghurts category report 2020
Shoppers are prescribing themselves probiotics amid coronavirus panic. So are yoghurts fast becoming the next functional food?
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Category ReportHome-working chic: beauty & suncare category report 2020
Coronavirus has forced much of the UK indoors. So how will the beauty market manage when there’s no reason to get dolled up?
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Category ReportThe clean-eating BBQ: barbecue category report 2020
The time of the ‘dirty’ burger is over. Consumers are seeking out cleaner, more sustainable and more exotic fare for their BBQs
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Category ReportDoctor’s orders: snack bars category report 2020
In the 1970s, Mars first claimed its bars helped you ‘work, rest and play’. Today, snack bars are rekindling those health associations
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Category ReportScaring the giants: vaping category report 2020
Brits are ditching cigarettes in favour of specialist vaping devices. That’s got big tobacco running scared
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Category ReportCull of the cartoons: cereals category report 2020
As Lidl, Aldi and Asda axe their cereal characters in the name of health, does this mean the days of the cute mascot are numbered?
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Category ReportDessert on toast: spreads category report 2020
Sweet treats aren’t just for pudding any more. Shoppers want an indulgent kick for breakfast, and sweet spreads are booming
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Analysis & FeaturesAre synthetic sweeteners like aspartame more dangerous than sugar?
As health concerns mount and the WHO pens new guidance, there are plenty of questions to answer
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Analysis & FeaturesSex Care: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Sex Care category this year
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Analysis & FeaturesSavoury Pastries & Meat Snacks: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Savoury Pastry and Meat Snacks categories this year
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Analysis & FeaturesRice, Noodles & Pasta: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Rice, Noodles & Pasta category this year
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Analysis & FeaturesPersonal care: Over the Counter: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Over the Counter category this year
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Analysis & FeaturesJams & Spreads: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Jams & Spreads category
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Analysis & FeaturesHot Beverages: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Hot Beverages category this year
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Analysis & FeaturesBakery & bread: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Bread category this year
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Analysis & FeaturesBatteries: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Batteries category this year
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Analysis & FeaturesBaby and Infant Products: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Babycare category this year
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Category ReportA superior serve: adult soft drinks category report 2019
Inspired by craft beer’s transformation, adult soft drinks and mixers are becoming more bespoke, adventurous – and pricey