All Trends articles – Page 5
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Comment & OpinionTurning today’s bean boom into long-term category growth
The consumer demand for beans is already there – the question is how will industry respond, asks Ben Freedman, campaign lead for Bang In Some Beans at the Food Foundation
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NewsWorld Cup ‘top-up shops’ boost retail sales despite heatwave
Top-up shops and online boosted retail spending during June, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor
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Comment & OpinionInstagram hype won't save a product that tastes bad
Food has become a status symbol, but hype without substance won’t earn a second purchase, says Anastasia Katie Terzeon, managing partner at St Luke’s
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Household, Hygiene & Personal Care
Cleanliness in the home and personal care have become increasingly linked to overall wellbeing, with shoppers seeking out products that offer pleasant fragrance, natural ingredients and sustainable packaging, alongside the key attribute of performance.
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NewsJollyes sales grow after ‘ambitious’ store and range investment
Jollyes is in the midst of an ambitious expansion plan to double its store estate over the next five years
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Analysis & Features10 charts explaining Brits’ plans for Christmas snacks
We’ve been talking turkey with a panel of 1,000 shoppers to find out how Brits’ eating habits change at Christmas
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Category ReportConfectionery trends 2026: Why sweets are getting a better-for-you rebrand
How are confectioners responding to HFSS rules? And which trends are driving change in sweets?
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NewsMentos makes jelly sweets debut with Experimentos mix and match bag
The launch was aimed at Gen Z consumers, who Mentos describes as the ‘most experimental confectionery consumers in the market’
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NewsConvenience sales hit record highs in May and June heatwaves
The sector’s sales were boosted by £30m in May, with June’s hot weather fuelling a further spike, according to specialist convenience insight agency Talysis
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Oral Care: 15 August 2026
Who are the brands adding premium products that promise greater efficacy?
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Partner FeaturesReaping the rewards: how smart brands can leverage supermarket loyalty
Smart tech has turned simple loyalty programmes into sophisticated data-driven growth platforms. So how can brands successfully leverage them to get closer to customers?
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Comment & OpinionHave your insights become ultra-processed?
Just as shoppers question what’s in their food, brands must question what’s behind their data, says Patrick Young, UK MD at PRS In Vivo
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Pizza: 15 August 2026
Has an uncertain out-of-home sector been a boon to grocery pizza?
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NewsNearly one in four food and drink launches now carry functional health claims
Energy, muscle and weight management, immune, digestive and bone health were the most common claims referenced in NPD launches
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Analysis & FeaturesAre fmcg giants stepping back from Pride?
For years now, June has been a kaleidoscope of Pride-themed marketing campaigns and rainbow logos. So why is 2026 feeling strangely low key?
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Comment & OpinionIf the Oxo mum was on a GLP-1, would she still want to cook?
As GLP-1 medications reduce appetite for millions of primary household cooks, food brands face a new challenge, says Ayisha Koyenikan, principal strategist at Mintel Food & Drink
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NewsEsso named UK’s biggest forecourt brand as it adds 164 sites
The number of UK forecourts bearing the Esso name jumped 164 to 1,432 in the year to 31 May
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Category ReportLunchbox & back to school: how retailers are luring back lapsed shoppers
While many people are eating lunch out more, growing numbers are skipping it. How can retailers win back lapsed shoppers?
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Franchise & Fascia
Faced with multiple challenges, convenience retail groups are placing their faith in detailed data insights to inform how they remain competitive and profitable.
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NewsRTD challenger BuzzBallz bounces into top 100 booze ranking
Founded in the US in 2009 by teacher Merrilee Kick, BuzzBallz made its UK debut in summer 2022