Buying and supplying insight and analysis – Page 15
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Analysis & Features
Asda Chosen by Kids Dinky British Beef Burgers: acid test
The frozen burger category faced some tough PR challenges in the wake of Horsegate
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Seabrook Lattice Hand Cooked Crisps: acid test
Seabrook made its first foray into premium territory this year with lattice-cut crisps in sharing bags
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Old El Paso Stand 'N' Stuff Soft Taco Kit: acid test
Britain’s Mexican food market has been hotting up of late, with Discovery Foods relaunching in April…
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Brands told: don't get caught out with your deal strategy
As the weather has turned colder, has brands’ appetite for featured space cooled off too?
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Analysis & Features
Waitrose Pepper & Chorizo Tartlets: acid test
The savoury pastries market has struggled of late, under pressure from factors such as rising input costs…
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Comment & Opinion
Placement problems: the trouble with the misunderstood range
In the first of a new blog, Jimmy Cregan looks at the predicament of a misunderstood range…
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Analysis & Features
What the Russian export ban means for UK food and drink
Less than 1% of British food exports go to Russia, but restrictions could still have serious knock-on effects on UK prices…
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CDM Marvellous Creations Banana Caramel Crisp: acid test
Marvellous Creations has been an incredible success for Mondelez…
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Asda Red Pepper & Chickpea Brazilian Grills: acid test
These grills were launched in May as part of the retailer’s summer food and drink range…
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Analysis & Features
Nice & Nobbly Dark Choc Chips Granola Bars: Acid Test
The line between free from and mainstream is blurring as more consumers seek to avoid gluten…
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Analysis & Features
M&S Still Blackcurrant & Hibiscus Lemonade: Acid Test
There is a big opportunity for the further development of sophisticated soft drinks…
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Comment & Opinion
Fevered minds and panic buying: WWI reported in The Grocer
As The Grocer reported in its issue of 8 August 1914, swift action was being taken to limit profiteering and panic at the outbreak of WW1.
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Analysis & Features
Walkers Market Deli Tortilla Chips: Acid Test
Walkers has previously struggled to crack the premium snacks market…
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Analysis & Features
Asda Choc Chip Muffin Cheesecake: Acid Test
A new twist on an established product is a long-established strategy for food developers…
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Analysis & Features
Acid Test: Cadbury Chocolate Mousse & Almond Cake
Swedish supplier Almondy recently extended its licensed range - which already included products featuring Toblerone and Daim - with fellow Mondelez brands Cadbury and Philadelphia
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Analysis & Features
Acid Test: Tesco Sweet Potato, Paneer & Spinach Bakes
The meat-free market enjoyed a surge of interest in the wake of the horsemeat scandal but this appears to have been short-lived, with category sales virtually flat.
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Comment & Opinion
BN's odd owls join McVitie's 'Sweeet' line-up
McVitie’s continues its ‘Sweeet’ push with a new ad for its BN biscuits…
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Analysis & Features
Alpro rides high as consumers reach for plant-based milk
Dairy alternatives have hit the big time. For proof, see The Grocer’s 2014 list of Britain’s 100 Biggest Grocery Brands…
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Comment & Opinion
Great digital marketing content won the World Cup this year
Which official World Cup sponsor is winning the social sharing battle? Answer: None of them…
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Comment & Opinion
Acid Test relaunched with Fast Foodfax consumer feedback
This week marks the return of Acid Test, The Grocer’s weekly product testing feature, and it couldn’t come at a better tim…