All articles by Rob Brown – Page 11
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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?
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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