All The Grocer articles in 21 December 2019 – Page 24
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Cakes and Biscuits: 17 October
We all need a treat after the year we’ve had. Does that explain why bakers have been pulling out the stops with indulgent NPD?
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Analysis & FeaturesLockdown snacking, mood boosters and ethical schemes: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to confectionery
The mood-boosting properties of chocolate have made it a popular choice during lockdown. But consumers are increasingly discerning about their cocoa fix
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Analysis & FeaturesGerm phobia versus green intentions: attitudes to sustainable packaging in Covid
So how do shoppers feel about sustainability as the second wave approaches? The Grocer surveyed over 1,000 UK adults in partnership with Harris Interactive to find out the latest attitudes
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Comment & OpinionShopworkers are paying a high price for face mask enforcement
Staff are being asked to take ’reasonable steps – but are also facing surging levels of abuse
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NewsGrocer Gold Factory Manager of the Year competition announced to shine a light on heroic UK suppliers
The Grocer is launching a competition to find the Factory Manager of the Year 2020
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Analysis & FeaturesChanging tastes, local sourcing and health credentials: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to plant-based
Sustainability and animal welfare are key reasons for purchase of plant-based milks, but taste has emerged as a crucial driving factor
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Savoury Pastries and Meat Snacks: 21 November
Sausage rolls and pasties are high street bakery staples. So how are retailers and suppliers making sure we still get our fix?
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Analysis & FeaturesDaily sanitising, quality concerns and age splits: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to hygiene
The pandemic has driven up demand for hand sanitiser. So how much are shoppers buying, how often do they use it, and how much will they pay?
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Adult Soft Drinks: 12 December
Focus On Adult Soft Drinks by Rob Brown Download the synopsis here Publishing: 12 December Advertising deadline: 2 December Submissions deadline: 25 November The Story A new generation of alcohol-free ‘super’ drinks marketed on the functional properties of the ingredients they contain is making waves. AF ...
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Analysis & FeaturesCulinary confidence, health perceptions and local sourcing: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to meat
Brits are still eating red meat regularly, but they are choosy – looking for local sourcing, affordability, grass-fed diets and high animal welfare standards
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Analysis & FeaturesProtein perceptions, savoury preferences and flavour seekers: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to meat snacks
As the coronavirus outbreak prompts Brits to look for healthier snacks, meaty options are benefiting from their lack of sugar content
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Comment & OpinionThe vegan mince pie taste test: how do manufacturers do it without dairy?
Creating a mince pie without butter or eggs, while getting the taste right, presents a serious challenge. So how do vegan versions measure up?
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Comment & OpinionResistance is futile as tighter HFSS legislation looms for food companies
The need to be a healthier nation is not going to go away. So the industry is wasting its time trying to halt HFSS plans, says Gary Pope, CEO of Kids Industries
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Comment & OpinionWhat supermarkets can learn from farmers’ markets in selling a food experience
In their quest for efficiency, UK supermarkets have neglected the primary and sensory aspects of food, says Nathan Watts, creative director of Interstore
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Jude’s became the UK’s first carbon negative ice cream brand
Jude’s has announced it is officially carbon negative. Now how will it meet its target of a 43% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030?
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Comment & OpinionThe online tax debate simply highlights the problem with business rates
Although it’s later than desired, it’s perhaps a good sign that the government will be looking at the online tax in autumn
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom soaring sales to growing cynicism: how immune-supporting claims are shaping food and drink NPD
Since the pandemic hit, a raft of food and drink products have come onto the market promising to support the immune system. Do they have a long-term future, or risk being seen as a gimmick?
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Feature SynopsisThe Green Issue: 2 October
The Grocer will look at carbon emissions, in-store recycling and on-pack information in its upcoming Green Issue
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Feature SynopsisFocus on Savoury Pastries and Meat Snacks: 20 November
Will consumer enthusiasm for the category hold up as health concerns loom larger?
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Alcoholic drinks: 27 November
Whisky is emerging as the hot new spirit, while beer and cider have had mixed fortunes