All articles by Rob Brown – Page 12
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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 & FeaturesInflation helps bread to rise again
Rising prices have helped keep bread brands afloat as they fight off own label
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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
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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 & FeaturesOwn label cleans up in laundry
Detergents and conditioners have lost £41.3m combined; brands lost a whopping £48m