All Trends articles – Page 7
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Analysis & FeaturesSausages, salads and the Great British BBQ gender divide
With summer nearly here, Brits will soon be firing up their barbies. We’ve lifted the lid on Britain’s barbecues to find out what consumers are thinking
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Analysis & FeaturesStore radio nightmares and Aldi bashes Clubcard Prices in social media banter
From retail media slowly turning a Tesco employee mad, to Aldi taking a swing at Clubcard Prices, here’s what’s happening in the world of grocery on social media
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Promotional VideosHealthier snacking: The latest trends in protein consumption
The protein bar category continues to evolve. In this video we uncover what’s driving its expansion, who’s taking advantage of the growing demand and how retailers can capitalise on this opportunity, too.
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NewsJust 30% of younger consumers drink beer, SIBA report reveals
Half of all respondents said they drank beer, but this dropped to 30% among the youngest drinking-age cohort
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NewsCanned wine brand Most Wanted is UK’s biggest single serve
It has grown sales by 86% in the last two years
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Category ReportSnacking trends 2024: Brands fighting UPF allegations
As concerns about ultra-processed food change shopper habits, snacking brands are underlining their better-for-you credentials
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Comment & Opinion‘Food futurologists’ are way off base with vegan trend predictions
Just a year from now, Sainsbury’s futurologists envision a typical family sitting down to a bank holiday vegan meal, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsM&S Food giving away collectable football stickers for home nation teams
Each home nation team has its own album and stickers, in a promotion running in M&S Foodhalls across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
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Analysis & FeaturesWorkouts, sugar and snacking: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to protein shakes
Why are consumers buying protein shakes? And how can retailers cash in on protein’s pulling power?
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Comment & OpinionLeaders reveal key points for progress in food and drink industry
Whether you missed the show or wish to reflect on some key points, The Grocer editorial team has compiled the top thoughts and themes from the Food & Drink Expo
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Comment & OpinionTarget the typical weekly shopper ‘missions’ to succeed
One in three missions is for a ‘treat for today’ and ‘dinner for tonight’ has grown twice as fast as the average occasion, says Rachel White, MD UK & Ireland, NIQ & GfK
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Analysis & FeaturesRevealed: trends driving record growth for UK’s ‘Fast 50’ food and drink brands
Despite inflation and supply disruption, the Fast 50 report reveals unprecedented growth rates, with a record number of women-led businesses
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Category ReportCrisps, nuts & bagged snacks trends 2024: How spicy flavours are dominating
Spicy flavours are taking off in bagged snacks. So, how big can this fiery trend get? And is there still room for traditional tastes?
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NewsParents overwhelmingly support ‘nanny state’ food taxes, claims poll
A poll conducted by the Children’s Food Campaign at Sustain found more than 70% of parents were in favour of new taxes on HFSS products
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Comment & OpinionWhy it’s time to ditch the term ‘flexitarian’
Creating mainstream behavioural change doesn’t come from using labels around who’s open to eating more plant-based foods and who’s not, says Elin Roberts, co-founder & CMO at Better Nature Tempeh
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Analysis & FeaturesBrits less worried about ultra-processed foods than Europeans
Britain’s reputation as the fat man of Europe seems unlikely to change, as a new study shows Brits’ knowledge and concerns about ultra-processed foods is lagging behind our European neighbours
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Comment & OpinionBe wary of trends and stay true to your brand’s values
Not everyone is getting the balance between innovation and ‘new for the sake of new’ right, says Alex Wright, CEO & co-founder of Dash Water
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Comment & OpinionPrime’s meteoric rise shows the power of ‘fame’ NPD
The Prime story shows the country wants to be inspired and engaged by our products, says YF CEO Thea Alexander
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NewsWaitrose launches new AI-inspired summer range
Leaning into what Waitrose said was a growing trend for American-style meals, the new lineup features a heavy offering of US-inspired dishes
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Comment & OpinionAir Fryers Made Easy: TV takes on cookery trend show no signs of abating
The viral hit home appliance of the pandemic – the air fryer – is evidently no passing fad