All Shopper trends articles – Page 2
-
NewsBebeto taps viral TikTok trend with freeze-dried sweets range
The innovations are claimed to offer a ’fun, sensory experience like no other’
-
Comment & OpinionPerfectTed’s Nespresso pods are a potential game-changer for matcha
With its vibrant green colour and accompanying ’hot-girl’ aesthetic, matcha tea was arguably *the* drink of Charli XCX’s ’brat summer’
-
Comment & OpinionHow wellness culture is shifting fmcg buying habits
UK shoppers are increasingly prioritising healthier options, says Melissa Petch, client director for healthcare, beauty, household & baby, Circana
-
Comment & OpinionThe missed opportunity in lunchtime food to go
Food retail has only about one third of the food to go market, says Emma Bryan, head of commercial at Freshpak
-
Category ReportPetcare eyes wellness: trends report 2024
Petcare is following the human trend for wellness, with a raft of products emerging that offer ‘a holistic approach to animal care’
-
Feature SynopsisFocus On Ethical Trading: 16 November
This year is the 30th anniversary of Fairtrade products first going on sale in the UK
-
Analysis & FeaturesGlobal flavours, premium food to go, chocolicious: Bidfood 2025 trends revealed
Despite British consumers still feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis, out-of-home forecasts suggest diners are ready to flock back to comfort and affordable luxury in 2025
-
Promotional FeaturesHow Coca-Cola delivered consumer campaign objectives with mobile coupons
Discover how Coca-Cola and other leading brands are using mobile coupons to deliver instant rewards.
-
Category ReportWhy pasta is getting posher: pasta & pasta sauces trends 2024
Think pasta is just a cheap staple? Think again. Premium pasta is booming, and fresh filled is now the UK’s top variety. How come?
-
Range PreviewWhat’s new in stores for Halloween 2024
Storm clouds are brewing and Halloween is fast approaching. Check out the limited-edition treats tempting shoppers this spooky season
-
Comment & OpinionFmcg CEOs can’t afford to fall behind consumer trends
As disposable income takes a hit, consumers are hunting for value for money or real differentiation, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
-
Comment & OpinionContrary, messy and nutritious: 2025 food & drink trends
Mintel’s new 2025 food and drink trends explore the paradoxes that influence people’s behaviours toward food, says Alex Beckett, director at Mintel Food & Drink
-
Category ReportPeriod care’s cool challengers: personal care category report 2024
Squeamishness about periods is going out of fashion – and brands that take a more frank approach are winning share
-
Feature SynopsisFocus On Plant-Based: 9 November
Brands have been busy on the innovation front, launching new products and pack sizes
-
Category ReportYoghurt with benefits: Dairymen yoghurts & potted desserts trends 2024
Yoghurt sales have bounced back thanks to health-led claims from brands, which are going beyond protein and gut health
-
Comment & OpinionTesco is feeding Clubcard data to AI. Are shoppers on board?
We need more standardisation in how data is collected and used, says James Poulter, head of AI and innovation at House 337
-
Comment & OpinionConsumers are confused about sustainability, and the industry is to blame
The lack of a clear, standardised definition for sustainable food poses several challenges, says Emma Vass, Ecotone UK CEO
-
Feature SynopsisFocus On Alcoholic Drinks: 2 November
Brands and retailers are upping their booze merchandising game
-
Category ReportCakes & biscuits trends 2024: Cake around the clock
As mealtimes give way to ‘snack time’, how are cakes and biscuits capitalising? And how is the trend shaping innovation efforts?
-
Category ReportA taste for the exotic: Dairymen ice cream category report 2024
While vanilla is still king, more unusual flavours are gaining traction and helping ice cream to rival restaurant desserts