All Trends articles – Page 49
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NewsTesco incubator scheme champions gut health and seltzer trends
The grocery giant has announced the nine small fmcg businesses that will take part in its 2019 development programme
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Analysis & FeaturesGame on: why fmcg is making a serious play for gaming and esports
Gaming is a huge market, so it’s no surprise fmcg brands want their slice of the action. And it’s not just energy drinks and snacks brands anymore either. In this primer, we look at what makes gaming so appealing to grocery right now and what the key opportunities are. Plus, we share insights from our exclusive shopper survey on what UK gamers want from food and drink brands
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NewsWaitrose and IRI link up to create customer behaviour portal
Users will be able to assess the impact their in-store activity has on shopper behaviour alongside sales
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Comment & OpinionLetter: the future of retail isn’t all online
A balance must be struck between e-commerce and in-store ventures
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VideosVideo briefing: What’s hot in cider?
Brands and retailers have had to make some smart moves to catch a new wave of young, affluent and in more cases female cider drinkers coming their way
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NewsFood and grocery sales to rise 12% by 2024, predicts IGD
Discounters predicted to make up £4 in every £10 growth over the next five years
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Comment & OpinionRapid grocery delivery: how compelling is the business case really?
Is there enough demand to justify the high level of investment in rapid grocery delivery, asks Google’s Harry Walker
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NewsCoconut oil health doubts trigger sales decline
Spend on coconut oil was down 17% to £21.5m as volumes fell 16.7% last year
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Analysis & FeaturesWorld beers, food pairing and the threat to craft: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to beer and cider
The more experimental consumer is demanding more than a simple pint. But they may be reaching saturation piont with craft beer
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NewsShoppers willing to splash out for Father’s Day, says survey
Half of shoppers cited supermarkets as the top source of inspiration for gift ideas
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Comment & OpinionWholesalers have a golden opportunity to attract millennial shoppers
Millennials understand the value of bulk buying – it’s time wholesalers went after this demographic, says Sonya Chatwani, co-founder at Easho
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NewsStudents not interested in big brands or low and non-alcohol drinks, study suggests
The survey also suggests influencers and brands’ social media have little effect on students’ buying choices
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Comment & OpinionScotland is on a food journey - and its government is paying attention
Credit where it’s due, the Scottish government at least has a plan
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven innovative spirits challenging traditional scotch
Forget golf clubs and firesides. This new generation of distillers is hoping to shake off the shackles of convention
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NewsOnline food and grocery sales to rocket, predicts report
The growth is forecast to add £257bn to the global food and consumer goods industry
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NewsDemand for exotic fruit & veg soars at Tesco
The retailer has seen an increase in demand for produce such as dudhi and cassava
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Analysis & FeaturesPrice barriers, last-minute dinners and takeaway potential: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to c-stores
Consumers are expecting ever more from their convenience stores. And these new demands are creating new opportunities
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Analysis & FeaturesFive trends shaping the energy drinks market in 2019
Sugary drinks are faring surprisingly well but healthier, natural propositions are also gaining ground
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NewsConvenience stores 'must do more' to attract younger shoppers
A new report by Him & MCA shows a drop in the number of younger shoppers using convenience stores
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NewsFull-sugar energy drink sales unaffected by soft drinks tax
Brits knocked back 124.6 million litres of sugary energy drinks in the past year