All Seasonal articles
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Analysis & FeaturesThe rise of the non-traditional Christmas
As younger consumers rewrite the rules of festive eating, the brands and retailers that embrace flexibility over tradition are best placed to win
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Range PreviewPremium picky bits and beefy barbecue: Waitrose summer range 2026
Waitrose hopes to make summer 2026 the season of upgraded barbecues, deli-style sharing and global-inspired grazing, with more than 120 new products
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NewsGü launches new dessert range for summer
Fruit Crème is to roll out in three flavour combinations: Lemon & Yuzu, Raspberry & Strawberry, and Mango & Passionfruit
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Category ReportBrands lean on limited editions to test the market
It’s the oldest sales trick in the book: limit supply to drum up demand
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NewsLindt taps into Japanese flavour trends with cherry blossom and matcha truffles
Lindt is expanding its Japanese-inspired range with two new Lindor truffle flavours and the return of a sell-out matcha bar
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Grocer 33Promotions carry Asda to cheapest basket this week
Asda offered eight multibuys and four price promotions on our basket
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Grocer 33Asda cheapest for Easter as cut-price veg hits new low
Asda has yet to enter the veg price wars but it has led the market with its discounts on Easter eggs
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Analysis & FeaturesFood and drink’s most outrageous japes for April Fools’ Day 2026
As in the wider market, this April Fools’ Day reveals a plethora of co-branding tie-ups
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NewsAldi and Lidl battling it out for the Easter shop with big discounts
Aldi has promised £16m in price cuts across Easter ranges while Lidl is offering loyalty members £5 off a £50 Easter shop
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Category ReportHow retailers can fire up sales this barbecue season
Brits spend nearly twice as much on barbecues than everyday meals: £5.04 versus £2.64
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Category ReportVeg makes up half of all BBQ serves
It’s worth noting 51.8% of all food served at barbecues last year was veggie
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Category ReportHow sauces are spicing up the nation’s barbecues
It’s not just Brits’ choice of meat that’s helping the UK raise its barbecue game
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Category ReportHow beef won the top spot at the UK’s barbecues
Beef is the new king of the grill at UK barbecues, having stolen the crown from pork
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Category ReportBorn to grill: Jolly Hog pitches Proper Porkers at posher BBQs
When people feel strapped for cash, staying in often becomes the new going out
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Category ReportTex-Mex BBQs tipped for growth
Many expect Mexican and US flavours to feature heavily at UK barbecues in the coming season
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Category ReportIs fruit cider a waste of space?
Fruit flavours are tipped as the next big thing in beer but have lost their lustre in the cider category
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Category ReportLow & no alcohol sales surge beyond Dry Jan
You could be forgiven for thinking the low & no alcohol bubble had burst
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Range PreviewPistachio mini eggs and carrot cake hot cross buns: Sainsbury’s Easter 2026
Sainsbury’s has launched its Easter range for 2026 focusing on premium eggs, Nectar pricing and free-from
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Range PreviewTesco launches summer bbq frozen range ahead of clocks change
All Fire Pit lines are priced at £4 and included in a three for £10 Clubcard promo deal
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s offers the cheapest shop for Mother’s Day
Sainsbury’s went big on booze, with a Nectar promotion offering a £4 discount