All Trends articles – Page 18
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NewsPastry sales soar as Brits make their own coronation quiches
Retailers such as Asda have taken to creating bundles of ingredients to put quiches together at home
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Comment & OpinionThere’s a worrying new trend for brands: deinfluencers
As many as 79% of shoppers believe brands are involved in ‘greedflation’
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Comment & OpinionSix key takeaways from the UK Food & Drink Shows 2023
Forget year of the rabbit, this is quite clearly the year of the vape
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Whitepapers3 trends fmcg brands should watch in 2023
With consumers habits constantly changing, learn how consumer goods companies globally are transforming their strategies as trends take shape.
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Comment & OpinionHow ChatGPT could change the game in food and drink marketing
Generative AI could have implications for marketing, recipe generation, accessibility and more, says Garry Williams, head of MAD business at Unit9
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy the DTC model is struggling post-Covid
Stuck-at-home consumers were captivated by direct-to-consumer offerings. But as they have returned to shops, many brands have followed
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Comment & OpinionDon’t leave consumer insight to the marketing team
There’s no point in spending money on insight if your organisation doesn’t take full advantage of it, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & OpinionStagnation, innovation and Britain’s Biggest Brands
Inflationary pressures have led to many businesses maintaining, rather than growing, their portfolios
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Analysis & FeaturesCity BBQs, vegan appetites and budget constraints: 10 charts on barbecues
As summer approaches, what are Brits putting on the barbie? And how do habits differ between age, location and gender?
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Comment & OpinionGen Z can see through the empty words of businesses. They want real leadership
Gen Z are looking for leaders who take responsibility for their role in the food system, says James Toop, CEO at Bite Back 2030
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Comment & OpinionProfitability isn’t a dirty word. It’s fundamental to challenger brands
The focus on growth with massive expenditure and low ROI has wrongly overtaken the focus on long-term profitability, says Barty Walsh, co-founder at Ordo
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Comment & OpinionFive things we learned at the Gen Z Conference (and one thing no one can agree on)
Candy Kittens co-founder Jamie Laing having an early version of the brand’s logo tattooed on his body was just one revelation
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Comment & OpinionHow gen Z is challenging conventional marketing wisdom
Understanding the right way to connect with gen Z is fundamental for brands to create meaningful experiences, says Lizzie Nolan, chief transformation officer at Havas Media Group UK
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Promotional FeaturesUnderstanding the grocery shopper to win in 2023 and beyond
Shoppers are facing a multitude of challenges, but understanding their changing motivations can help brands unlock growth throughout 2023 and beyond. Here, Focus Insights explores these motivations and the latest grocery trends.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat about the gen Z shoppers on the other end of the phone?
A new generation of influencers are emerging with strong appeal for young consumers. Ahead of The Grocer’s upcoming gen Z conference, what are the benefits and pitfalls of working with them? And who are the most influential in food and drink?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe eight most influential food and drink influencers of 2023
This list proves you don’t have to be Gen Z yourself to know how to influence
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ReportsHow East Asian flavours are making a splash in sauces
Flavours from the likes Japan, Korea and Vietnam have been rolling out at the speed of a bullet train
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Category ReportWhy slow cooking could turbocharge sauces: cooking sauces category report 2023
As cash-strapped consumers cut back on eating out and try less energy-intensive cooking methods, a new opportunity has arisen
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ReportsAre smokeless tobacco claims overheated?
“There is a growing body of evidence to support the reduced harm potential of heated tobacco products”
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Comment & OpinionFrom lab-grown meat to insects, alternative proteins are the future of our diets
Alternative proteins face regulatory hurdles but applications are already in progress around the world, say Katrina Anderson, associate director and Sian Edmonds, senior associate at Osborne Clarke