All articles by Rob Brown – Page 9
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Category ReportBunny spoiler: Easter category report 2021
The Easter bunny was left disappointed last Easter, as egg sales tumbled by £36m. With Easter again in doubt due to Covid, what’s in store?
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Category ReportMindful drinking: adult soft drinks category report 2020
Forget lager and shots. A new generation is opting for probiotics, CBD and isotonic alcohol-free beer. So is this a fad or the future?
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy: butters & spreads: Can butter keep its gloss next year?
Can butters, spreads and margarine expect another golden year in 2021? Or are hopes for further growth likely to melt away?
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Analysis & FeaturesRice, noodles and pasta: Top Products 2020
The shift from spuds to other options marks the culmination of the trend towards convenient and exotic food
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Analysis & FeaturesHot beverages: Top Products report 2020
Shoppers have splashed out on tea, coffee and hot chocolate this year but it doesn’t touch the heavy losses endured by foodservice
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Category ReportAnimal house: meat snacks category report 2020
Jerky, scratchings and dried sausage brands rely on pubs and on-the-go snacking for much of their trade. So how have they fared in lockdown?
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Category ReportA tug of war: sauces & condiments category report 2020
The giants are battling it out in mayo as new craft brands look to spice up sauces. But who’ll still be standing after the price war?
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Category ReportPeak protein? Protein category report 2020
Despite the boom in high-protein snacks, the macronutrient has shown little growth in at-home consumption. So is a key food trend about to end?
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Category ReportEssential items: cakes & biscuits category report 2020
Brits bought cakes and biscuits as fervently as loo roll during the early days of Covid. So has health given way to comfort eating?
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Category ReportThe perfect storm: winter remedies category report 2020
Over-the-counter drug stocks were hit hard by Covid. What’s being done to ensure they’re not wiped out by the second wave?
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Category ReportThe next frontier: petfood category report 2020
Petfood is taking giant leaps, with trends like technology, insects and plant-based all making an impact. But which will stick?
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Category ReportConfectionery cops a curveball: sugar category report 2020
Boris Johnson has thrown confectioners into a spin with a get fit quick plan that bans certain ads and promos. Can they shape up?
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Category ReportThe cuppa of the future? Cold brew category report 2020
NPD in cold brew tea and kombucha is hotting up as brands and retailers battle to stay relevant for a new generation of tea drinkers
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Category ReportBattle of the burgers: plant-based category report 2020
The ‘bleeding’ meat-free burger has gone mainstream. So what are the next battlegrounds in the war of the plant-based patties?
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Category ReportThe big breakfast: breakfast category report 2020
Lockdown saw Brits indulging in comfort food for brekkie – and lots of it. Now a shift to healthier eating looks to be on the agenda
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Category ReportThe Covid school lunch: kids’ lunches category report 2020
Concerns about hygiene, health and the future of free school meals may mean more kids return to class with packed lunches
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Category ReportBusiness lunch of the future? Adult lunchbox category report 2020
Lunchbox occasions were falling before Covid-19 reared its head. That looks set to change as wary workers head back to the office
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Category ReportThe new ice age: frozen foods category report 2020
Sales of frozen food shot up when lockdown was announced – and have remained high. So what challenges does this present?
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Category ReportBaffled bakers: bread & bakery products category report 2020
Higher – and erratic – demand for fresh bread products is the new normal for Britain’s bakers. How are they rising to the challenge?
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Category ReportEnd of an era? Soft drinks category report 2020
Coke has survived world wars and depressions. But it’s halted ads in the coronavirus pandemic – representing a sea change for soft drink