All Shopper trends articles – Page 16
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco still Britain’s favourite, but competition is ramping up
Tesco is on top for the 10th year, but its dominance has reduced slightly. So who’s gaining ground as the cost of living crisis eases?
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Comment & OpinionKorean potato bread and food for inner happiness: key trends from the 2024 Fancy Food Show
Mediterranean diets, Korean influence and revamped cheeses were all on display at this year’s show, say The Brand Nursery’s James Acton & Chris Blythe
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Comment & OpinionHow fmcg businesses can benefit from their own manifestos
Nothing helps colleagues plan and deliver more than a consistent statement of the overall direction, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & OpinionWhy don’t brands listen to gen Z’s interest in packaging?
Brands should take note of the content creators educating younger consumers about packaging, says Gillian Garside-Wight, consulting director at packaging consultancy Aura
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Events & AwardsGrocer Gold Awards 2024: Tesco remains Britain’s Favourite Supermarket
The UK’s biggest retailer once again came out top in NIQ’s Homescan survey of more than 7,000 households
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Category ReportLunch trends 2024: Why lunch is going places
As food-to-go options get more adventurous, brands are looking to broaden the horizons of lunchboxes, too. Who’s winning?
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NewsSunday becomes second biggest trading day for food-to-go outlets
New drink occasions and working from home arrangements are affecting eating out behaviours
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Category ReportSauces & condiments 2024: Posh restaurants tap Asian trend
Posh restaurants are launching table sauces to tap the UK’s Asian food craze. How are the market’s established players responding?
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Comment & OpinionThe art of marketing the little (more expensive) luxuries to grocery shoppers
In uncertain economic times like today, the ‘lipstick effect’ often takes hold
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Analysis & FeaturesCute delivery drivers and shrinkflation: June in grocery on social media
Slicing through the buzz of social media to see what’s happening in the world of grocery
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NewsCruzcampo makes a splash in biggest booze brands list
The Heineken lager brand is this year’s sensation in the alcohol category
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Promotional VideosUnlocking consumer choices within beers, wines & spirits (BWS)
The market data experts at NielsenIQ explain the best retail strategies for alcoholic beverages as cost-of-living pressures continue to open up home occasions for beer, wine and spirits (BWS).
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Range PreviewTesco launches new Finest summer food range ahead of UK heatwave
Tesco has launched its new summer range as it anticipates a spike in sales of BBQ essentials and picnic favourites
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NewsLab-grown steaks and cricket salads could replace Sunday roasts by 2054, Co-op predicts
Cricket salads, English olives and Surrey-grown avocados – experts predict what our meals will look like in 30 years
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Analysis & FeaturesHow manufactured food and drink can be healthier – the experts wade in
Amid delays to HFSS restrictions and growing concerns around ultra-processed foods, campaigners are calling on food manufacturers and retailers to set a precedent for public health
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Comment & OpinionWhat immigration will mean for UK food & drink
Newcomers to the UK will import inspirational tastes, flavours and customs along with religious and cultural festivals, says Richard Cope, senior trends consultant at Mintel Consulting
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Comment & OpinionToo hot to handle? The dangers of gen Z’s addiction to spice
Fuego, Flamin’ Hot, Volcano… just some of the flavour descriptors on ultra-spicy snacks gaining popularity among young shoppers
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Comment & OpinionWhat Waitrose’s posh meal kits say about its core target customer
Waitrose’s acquisition of posh meal kit delivery brand Dishpatch is the latest of its strategy to redefine its core customer base
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Category ReportEnergy drinks trends 2024: Can Red Bull outrun Monster?
Energy drinks brands are racing ahead, with flavour innovation, festival appearances and keen pricing broadening their appeal
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Comment & OpinionThe next retail revolution will be in-store experiences
Consumers, especially gen Z, increasingly seek experiences over acquiring products, says Sara Parrish, experience strategy director at Imagination