All Trends articles
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Comment & Opinion
Can brands make fibre as cool as protein?
People get enough protein, meaning high-fibre claims have greater commercial potential, says Jonny Forsyth, senior director of Mintel Food & Drink Research
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News
Caffeinated candy startup Ruly raises £500k for UK retail rollout
Each 42g pack of Ruly sweets contains 80mg of caffeine, alongside guarana and B vitamins
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News
Spirits prices will have to go up if downturn proves structural, says Brown-Forman CEO
Lawson Whiting said GLP-1 drugs, cannabis use in the US and Gen Z drinking less were dragging on sales
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News
McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes taps ‘swicy’ trend with Hot Honey flavour
Owner Pladis has looked to the hot honey craze for its latest flavour inspiration
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Comment & Opinion
What brands get wrong about social commerce
Social commerce is not a shiny new toy – it’s a serious growth channel with extensive opportunities for fmcg, says Emma Wills, group account director at Seen Connects
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News
Vault City adds ‘luxurious’ imperial stout inspired by Dubai chocolate trend
The beer carries an abv of 13% and a hefty price tag
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News
Bacardí brings back Breezer in response to ‘strong demand’
Breezer bottles in Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime and Crisp Watermelon are to launch across the on and off-trade from June
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News
Kenco jumps on Dubai chocolate trend with pistachio and chocolate latte launch
The coffee supplier is looking to tap into one of the hottest grocery trends of 2025
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Comment & Opinion
Put the plant back in plant-based to win back shoppers
Innovation is no longer about engineering the perfect meat mimic or looking at new ways to process vegetables into unrecognisable pieces, says Justin Chou, co-founder and CEO at Happiee
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Comment & Opinion
GLP-1 drugs shouldn’t panic food & drink just yet
The introduction of next gen weight loss drugs is attracting huge attention from brands and consumers alike, says Toby Clark, vice president of Mintel Consulting, EMEA
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Category Report
Deli-volution: trends in deli 2025
As some mults have axed deli counters, others still view them as vital back-of-store draws. What does this mean for deli suppliers?
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Comment & Opinion
Why consumer health is the next big growth driver in fmcg
The relentless pressures on public health institutions have forced consumers to think more about self-medication, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Comment & Opinion
Can Monkey mascot provide a pick-me-up for sales of PG Tips?
PG Tips has brought back its famous knitted mascot less than a year after his retirement. Will the move revive the brand’s fortunes?
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News
Caterforce to launch 50 new own label products
The new lines will be added to Caterforce’s own brand portfolio, which consists of more than 400 products across five ranges
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Category Report
Bags of goodness: trends in healthier snacking 2025
A wealth of snack brands with natural claims and clean labels are looking to cash in on the junk food ad ban and fears about UPFs
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Category Report
Gut instinct: trends in soft drinks 2025
Soft drinks carrying gut health claims are turning heads among investors and winning space in stores. So, who’s cashing in most?
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Comment & Opinion
What supermarkets can learn from Gousto and HelloFresh
Offer consumers real help with main meals and you’re a long way to being a great food company, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Category Report
Has pop lost its cool? Trends in soft drinks 2025
Hip, young shoppers are turning their backs on traditional sodas in favour of trendy soft drinks sold on health cues and naturalness
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Analysis & Features
What’s fuelling the rise of Asian supermarkets in the UK?
Demand for Asian cuisine in the UK seems to know no bounds. Retailers including Oseyo and Longdan are embarking on ambitious expansion plans
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Comment & Opinion
Home Bargains is ushering in a new discounter era
New discounter players are emerging and expanding into new markets, says Dan Butler, senior insight analyst at IGD