All Shopper trends articles – Page 2
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Category ReportThree quarters of drinkers say alcohol-free beer is too pricey
After years of consistent growth, low & no beer and cider is now worth just shy of £260m. But that’s, well, small beer compared with the £5.7bn alcoholic beer and cider category [NIQ]
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Category ReportSmall Beer hails big gains as mid-strength brews gain ground
Supermarkets have invested heavily in low & no alcohol offers in recent years. The category has grown in value by 14.3% to £378.3m on volumes up 11.2% [NIQ]
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Category ReportCider brands big up craft cues
In this era of growing suspicion about the processes and ingredients used to produce food and drink, it’s perhaps no surprise lurid, saccharine-sweet fruit ciders are falling out of favour
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Category ReportIs 2026 the year for fruit beer?
The coming year will see a “huge” number of fruit lagers roll into the market, predicts Jesse Wilson, founder & CEO of fruit lager brand Jubel
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Category ReportWhy stout is back in the black and still growing
Not long ago, stout was the preserve of rugby fans and real ale aficionados. But, in less time than it takes for a pint of Guinness to settle, it’s become hot property
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Category ReportThe rise of ‘mission-led’ fixtures
Beer and cider are ever-evolving categories. That applies as much to the way products are merchandised as the drinks themselves
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy China is the new US for British exports
With Trump’s America increasingly unstable, China is emerging as a major export opportunity for British food and drink brands. How can they make it work?
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NewsLyle’s launches golden syrup ice cream into Iceland
The ice creams are made with British milk and double cream and Lyle’s Golden Syrup
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Comment & OpinionCleaning as content: why homecare is the new self-care
The shift from cleaning as functional to emotional, sensorial and personal is opening up a new growth space for homecare, says Andrew Wardlaw, chief ideas officer at MMR Research
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Analysis & FeaturesAre supermarkets doing enough to tackle household food waste?
Food waste in retail makes up just 2% of the total – but retailers have a key part to play in helping consumers cut it out too and progress has slowed. Why?
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NewsAlcohol-free beer added to UK inflation basket
Several investigations have found the price of booze-free beer is rising faster than that of its alcoholic counterpart
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Category ReportRaising the bar: trends in snack bars 2026
Snack bars are pushing boundaries in ingredients and capitalising on demand for functionality. Who’s at the top of the pile?
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WhitepapersThe markets, categories and trends driving fmcg growth to 2029
Global fast-moving consumer goods sales are rising. So is private label. New data from Euromonitor sets out what that means for brands.
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NewsWeight-loss drug users cut grocery and takeaway spending
Consumers using weight-loss drugs reported notable changes in their diets, scaling back on high-calorie convenience food and alcohol in favour of healthier options
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Petcare
The UK petcare category has returned to growth in 2025 with a 1% increase, driven by premiumisation as shoppers prioritise quality nutrition and natural ingredients despite economic pressures.
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Comment & OpinionMenopause is not a moment. It is a forever market
Menopause is often framed solely as a medical issue, when in reality it’s a life transition that half the population will experience, says Heather Jackson is CEO and co-founder of GenM
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Analysis & Features10 charts that explain UK attitudes to food provenance
It’s official: food origin is a growing concern for shoppers…
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NewsLittle Moons TikTok fans face off to decide next mochi flavour
The winning Little Moons variant will launch via Gopuff in April
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NewsBirds Eye teams up with Sauce Shop for chicken wings launch
Packs feature a sachet of sauce for ‘at-home customisation’
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Promotional FeaturesDiscover the most trusted food and drink brands in grocery retail
UK shoppers are willing pay more for brands they trust. Now, new consumer research shows the grocery names that can benefit from trust as a competitive advantage.