Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 59
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Is a ban on in-store HFSS promotions now inevitable?
An eight-week consultation is underway. So can we expect a ban and is it time industry accepted one?
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How 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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Four key impacts of the Brexit deal on UK food & drink
The trade deal dodges punishing tariffs, but there are plenty of changes for the UK food industry to adapt to, despite little notice
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13 trends that have defined Veganuary innovation
From cheesy pizzas to chocolate desserts, vegan innovation has managed to prosper despite the pandemic. And this year, plant-based comfort food has proven a favourite.
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All the new branded launches for Veganuary 2021
Here are the new plant-based launches for vegans to try this month
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The 10 most-liked posts on our NPD Instagram feed in 2020
In a year of weird and wonderful NPD, we count down the top 10 most popular posts on our Instagram feed
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Five plant-based desserts launching for Veganuary 2021
From grown-up jelly to chocolate houmous, here are five plant-based puds to satisfy any sweet-toothed vegan
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10 challenger brands that smashed their crowdfunding targets this year
The coronavirus pandemic left many strapped for cash, but these small, punchy grocery brands still managed to raise millions to fund ambitious expansion and innovation
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The Grocer’s Christmas Tinkle 2020
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all of us at The Grocer
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Four festive drinks trends for Christmas 2020
From decadence to detoxing, we explore drinks trends on both ends of the spectrum as 2020 draws to a close
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How has food & drink been affected by the French border closure?
With the border having been closed since Sunday, suppliers have expressed concern about the knock-on effects
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Top Campaigns 2020: how Tesco topped our table… with a safety video
What did Tesco do to make its messaging the most effective of the year?
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Top Campaigns: the 50 best brand adverts of 2020
From fraughtly shouting fruit bowls to frozen fish shavings, ad makers have had to cook up new ways of catching the eyes of locked down consumers this year, here’s our pick of the best
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Seven plant-based meat alternatives launching for Veganuary 2021
Swapping out meat this January? These new plant-based alternatives should provide some inspiration
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Lidl adds £1.15 to Healthy Start vouchers in support of Marcus Rashford’s campaign
The vouchers, which are issued by the government to low-income families in England and Wales, are currently worth £3.10, but Lidl will boost that to £4.25
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Share prices: who were food and drink’s winners and losers of 2020?
Coronavirus has caused some food and drink share prices to soar but it’s not been as simple as adding extra sales
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Dairy: butters & spreads: Can butter keep its gloss next year?
Can butters, spreads and margarine expect another golden year in 2021? Or are hopes for further growth likely to melt away?
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Top Products Survey 2020: How Food Came Home
We teamed up with Nielsen to review the performance of the leading brands, and own label, in 108 categories, from alcoholic drinks to tobacco, via condoms, bleach, ready meals and, of course, toilet paper
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Confectionery: Chocolate: Top Products 2020
In contrast to last year’s sweet performance, this year’s sales are likely to leave a bitter taste in the mouths of suppliers
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Fresh: Fruit & veg: Top Products report 2020
Citrus fruit has come out on top in a year of health-driven shopping