All articles by Amy North – Page 14
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Analysis & FeaturesPound price point is king in confectionery as deals soar
Half of all sweets are now sold on deal as confectioners slash prices to lure impulse shoppers, says Kantar Worldpanel
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Analysis & FeaturesTop global launches: gum can aid beauty says Taiwan brand
With the help of Mintel, we’ve scoured the globe to find the hottest launches in confectionery, from beauty-aiding candy to sweets for sports nuts
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Analysis & FeaturesMaltesers flies high with £10m advertising space splurge
Confectionery’s biggest advertisers have splashed out £66.3m on ads over the past year, with a notable increase from big spending Maltesers…
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Category ReportHome baking category report 2015
Prices are on the up in the home baking aisle despite the soaring influence of the discounters. Can the new Bake Off series sustain growth?
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NewsGreat German Bake Off: home baking soars at Aldi and Lidl
Forget the Great British Bake Off, it’s more like the Great German Bake Off…
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Category ReportDiscounters rise: Home Baking Category Report 2015
Prices are on the up in the home baking aisle despite the soaring influence of the discounters
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Analysis & FeaturesBuyers Q&A: Price war has had 'major impact' on meat market
We quiz buyers from the major retailers on their pet hates, the price war and how suppliers should approach them. Plus: How will the market shape up in 2015?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat a lot of croc: Retailers sink teeth into exotic meats
Exotic meats are snapping up growing share of retailers’ chillers and freezers. So what’s next on the menu: camel burgers? Loin of llama? Mealworm croquettes?
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Analysis & FeaturesTop 10 global launches: from bison jerky to posh salmon
With the help of Mintel, we’ve sunk our teeth into the meatiest launches in meat, fish and poultry from around the world. Here’s our 10 favourite new products…
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Analysis & FeaturesBirds Eye is meat, fish & poultry's biggest advertiser
We’ve teamed up with Ebiquity to crunch the numbers on the sector’s biggest ad campaigns. So what are brands splashing the cash on in 2015?
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Comment & OpinionAdded value or added cost - the great milk price debate
Are shoppers willing to spend more on standard milk, or only ‘added value’ milk?
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Analysis & FeaturesRevealed: Brits will pay more for milk with added benefits
An exclusive poll for The Grocer reveals nearly half of consumers are interested in buying enhanced milk and two thirds are willing to pay more for it
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Analysis & FeaturesCash cow? Milk & butter prices fall 23% and 27% in five years
As the price war intensifies, the supermarkets are milking the dairy industry for all it’s worth. So who’s cut prices the most?
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Analysis & FeaturesBuyer Q&A: Gourmet yoghurt is adding value to dairy
We quiz Budgens trading manager for dairy Lucy Evans on the triumphs and challenges of the dairy category…
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Analysis & FeaturesBig pot natural yoghurt flies high with £19m growth
Consumer demand for healthier products is driving strong growth in natural yoghurt, according to research for The Grocer…
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Analysis & FeaturesTop 10 global launches: from camel milk to choc-chip spread
As China reconstitutes milk for kids, the UAE is milking camels and adding flavourings… here’s our pick of the hottest global dairy launches of 2015
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Analysis & FeaturesMüller Corner tops our ranking of dairy's biggest advertisers
Dairy 10 biggest advertisers have splashed out an extra 19.5% on ads in the past year, with notable increases from Bertolli and Lurpak. To what effect?
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Analysis & Features'Quality beats quantity' for dairy brands on Facebook
We’ve teamed up with Headstream to find out how dairy players are performing on Facebook. So who’s most social?
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Category ReportFrozen Food Category Report 2015
With in-store freezer space tight, frozen players are chasing value growth. Can they convince shoppers to pay more?…
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Analysis & FeaturesC-store retailers: 'Convenience plus coffee equals cash'
Self-service coffee machines are taking up growing space in c-stores and forecourts. Which brands offer retailers the best deal?