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Comment & OpinionWhen salt becomes a statement worth paying for
Basic categories like salt and butter are being bought as identity signals, not staples, but most packaging is still briefed for the shelf, not what it says about the shopper, says Sarah Knox, senior strategist at Lewis Moberly
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Comment & OpinionIs tea about to have its RTD moment?
RTD tea looks set to overtake bagged tea formats in the next five years, but brands will need to work hard to win over Gen Z, says Heng Hong Tan, associate principal at Mintel Food & Drink
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NewsGLP-1 drugs have little impact on family meal choices
Parents taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Mounjaro or Wegovy are adapting their own eating habits rather than overhauling what their families eat, according to new Mumsnet research
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WhitepapersHow shoppers will be eating, spending and buying in 2027
Get the facts behind the fmcg hype as real-life shoppers reveal which food trends really shape their shop.
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NewsWeight-loss drugs to fuel rise of smaller plates in 2027, says Bidfood
The foodservice wholesaler has predicted ‘Mini & Mighty’ dishes will drive growth for operators, such as right-sized bowls, sliders, snack pots, mini desserts and grazing plates
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WhitepapersFuture-proof your supply chain with real-world insight
From robotic picking to AI orchestration – find out how the warehouse of the future is making fmcg supply chains more resilient.
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Comment & OpinionWhere does UPF fit in the future of convenience food?
Three experts give their take on how concerns over UPFs will shape convenience food
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NewsGrape Tree grows sales by more than 22% as store expansion pays off
Profits grew 40% as the health and wellness retailer was able to capitalise on demand for organic food and the backlash against UPFs
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons’ meal deal price cut is a tasty PR move for a confident business
Against a backdrop of others inflating, Morrisons is making a shrewd PR move by reducing its meal deal – and it also shows that CEO Rami Baitiéh is serious about his intention to be “unbeatable’ on hundreds of core lines
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Comment & OpinionThe smoke hasn’t cleared and neither has the argument
Consumers haven’t stopped caring about sustainability, they’ve stopped trusted how it is communicated, says Ollie Lloyd, head of innovation at Hot Pickle Innovation Lab
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NewsWaitrose changes ‘Good Health’ label criteria to focus on nutrition and transparency
Alongside a new ‘Good Health’ logo, the retailer said it was shifting from traditional low-calorie and low-fat metrics to include better ingredient and nutrition criteria and transparency
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NewsBritish food: 83% value provenance but only 34% seek it out
Eight in 10 shoppers say Britishness matters when buying food and drink, yet fewer than half actively look for British-labelled products, new research reveals
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Snacking
Healthier options, functional ingredients and the influence of dietary medications continue to colour consumers’ attitudes towards snacking. However, shoppers continue to turn to the traditional favourites and choose flavour above any other consideration.
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NewsGLP-1s drive rebound in snacking category M&A, analysis finds
The popularisation of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has driven a rebound in M&A in snacking companies around the world, according to analysis by investment bank Houlihan Lokey
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat do suppliers really think of retailers?
Advantage Group’s latest survey shows supplier satisfaction holding steady – but underneath that, AI creep, staff turnover and a drop in the number of experienced buyers are straining the relationship
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Category ReportHow social media is shaking up the petcare category
Petfluencers’ rise coincides with a proliferation of misleading health claims on social media. Big brands are having to fight to remain relevant as DTC challengers win share
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Comment & OpinionFoodTok or FadTok? How brands can spot genuine TikTok trends
TikTok is an invaluable window into emerging consumer tastes, but its algorithm rewards novelty, surprise and shareability rather than long-term relevance, says Jonny Forsyth, principal strategist at Mintel Food & Drink
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NewsWaitrose named partner for Amol Rajan’s new media platform
The Amol Rajan Connection is being described as a modern media platform built around people, ideas, and future opportunities
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Analysis & FeaturesThe weight-loss boom reshaping the dairy sector
For GLP-1 users with smaller appetites, every calorie counts – and dairy is caught in the crossroads of functionality and indulgence