All articles by Rob Brown – Page 11
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Category ReportMaking a meal of it: sports nutrition category report 2019
Consumers of sports nutrition products are no longer just athletes. And shoppers want more than meal replacements
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Category ReportWhat’s on the cards for cheddar brands? The Dairymen cheddar report 2019
Aldi is now cheddar’s fourth biggest retailer and brands face the axe as own label rises. So how can they avoid a grim future?
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Category ReportRace for power: batteries category report 2019
Duracell is in pole position, but Energizer is hot on its heels. So who can win as batteries face a change in consumer habits?
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Category ReportThe cost of convenience: rice & noodles category report 2019
Rice and noodles appeal to shoppers seeking speed and ease, but this desire for convenience is coming at an environmental cost
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Category ReportHigh-end Halloween: Halloween category report 2019
These days, Halloween is about far more than sugary sweets and screaming kids. Sophisticated grown-up parties are all the rage
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Category ReportFull of, not free from: free-from category report 2019
Today’s free-from products are shouting as much about what they do contain as what they don’t
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Category ReportScottish spirit: Scotland category report 2019
Distillers are ripping up the rulebook and moving towards gin and rum
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Category ReportNatural remedy: healthcare & supplements category report 2019
Forget taking pills for a nutritional boost. Today’s consumers are seeking out more diet-based solutions
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Analysis & FeaturesReformulated: the soft drinks that have slashed sugar and boosted sales
Reformulating Zero to taste ‘more like Coke’ has paid off for CCEP
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Category ReportSoft drinks vs CO2, the sugar tax and the plastic backlash: bumper category report 2019
The soft drinks industry has faced multiple challenges over the past year. In this report we take a closer look at how it has tackled the key issues
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Category ReportBagging a deal: bagged snacks category report 2019
Bagged snacks have emerged as a prime area for M&A as the big boys buy up the likes of Tyrrells and Pipers
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Category ReportThe exotic British BBQ: barbecue category report 2019
Exotic international flavours are inspiring Brits to get adventurous
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Category ReportA bar apart: snack bars category report 2019
How are healthy snack bars managing to stand out in a crowded market?
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Category ReportIs wellness worth it? Cereals category report 2019
Healthy breakfasts are booming. But it’s not the traditional low-fat, low-calorie options
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Category ReportDoes Brexit mean eggsit? Easter category report 2019
This year’s late Easter could prove the first test of how fmcg and retail will fare after Brexit
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Category ReportThe explosion in nuts: jams & spreads category report 2019
Peanut butter sales have passed the £100m mark, thanks to the spread’s versatility and kudos with the health crowd
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Analysis & FeaturesPouched rice steams ahead in carb sector
Brits’ carb consumption at home fell this year but there’s room for growth in pouched rice
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Analysis & FeaturesBargain hunt hits cleaning product aisles
Retailers are making way for their own cheaper lines, at the expense of brands
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Analysis & FeaturesNPD gives pie brands a healthy boost
Savoury pastry brands are up £16.6m this year as own label remains flat
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Analysis & FeaturesBatteries see the benefit of tech trends
The rise of smart homes and smart health devices is fuelling demand for pricier batteries