All articles by Rob Brown – Page 10
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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
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Category ReportThe cheese limbo: cheese category report 2019
How low can you go? That’s the burning question for cheese players as they fight ever-growing pressures on their margins
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Category ReportRemaking the classics: savoury pastries & meat snacks category report 2019
Revamping old favourites doesn’t always go down well – but in savoury pastries, the spirit of reinvention is sending sales soaring
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Analysis & FeaturesAlgae: can pond slime feed a growing global population?
Easy-to-produce vegan protein made from algae could feed a soaring population – but will consumers go for it?
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Category ReportNot fit for an Italian: pasta & pasta sauces category report 2019
Celeb chef Gino D’Acampo wouldn’t touch the budget pasta on UK shelves: it uses soft wheat, which is against Italian law
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Category ReportNo needle required: toiletries & personal care category report 2019
Skincare is taking its lead from plastic surgery with clinical-looking packaging and claims - giving sales a facelift
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Analysis & FeaturesHow environmentally friendly is vegan milk?
Western shoppers are turning to new milks. But are the new players any better for the planet?