All Industry Insight articles – Page 2
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Comment & OpinionMy Dragons’ Den experience: was it worth it?
We went into full project management mode a few months before filming: overhauling our website, refining messaging, and preparing for every scenario, says Laura Harnett, Seep founder
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NewsShoppers back staffed 'chatty checkouts' in new survey
A till where staff are encouraged to converse with customers proved popular in the Belonging Forum survey
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Category ReportThe rise of drinkable desserts: trends in dairy drinks 2025
From chocolate fudge to birthday cake, dairy brands are adding indulgent shakes inspired by afters. Is their health kick over?
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WhitepapersA guide to driving meaningful growth with post-launch insights
What separates winning innovations from those that fade fast? Download this whitepaper to discover how to leverage post-launch insights to fuel smarter decisions, reveal growth opportunities and shape future innovation strategies.
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Promotional VideosWhy kombucha is set to take a starring role in the soft drinks fixture
Discover the role health and wellness is playing within the adult soft drinks category and why kombucha offers an untapped growth opportunity for UK retailers.
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Comment & OpinionChocolate Naive advert takes the arthouse approach
The ad is an unhurried half-glance at the manufacturing process, shot in gauzy black and white
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Comment & OpinionWith Love, Meghan: an insubstantial look at ‘the joy of hostessing’
The show carries with it a sense the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been casting about for ways to fulfil their Netflix contract
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ProfilesOato’s Carl Hopwood on manure, Attenborough and milk rounds
‘I’d love to see reusable glass become more common in retail – it’s a win for the consumer, retailer, and the environment’
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Comment & OpinionThree ways suppliers can influence the retailer tribe
Work to become a trusted advisor but be prepared to show some edge when it comes to dealing with buyers, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Category ReportJust what the doctor ordered? Trends in juices & smoothies 2025
As take-home juice volumes slump, makers of shots are touting their health benefits to recoup sales. But do their claims stand up?
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Leo Arkelaos, apprentice maintenance engineer, Müller
’Once I complete my apprenticeship, I want to become an automation engineer and help design and upgrade control systems across our network’
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Comment & OpinionWhy Tesco Clubcard is a 30-year legacy of supermarket loyalty
Tesco’s Clubcard is more than just a rewards programme: it’s a blueprint for how loyalty can drive business success, says MediaLink’s David Muldoon
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Comment & OpinionPink Lady lady finds her fizz at dog show
It’s not just Magnum that can play up what its product sounds like when bitten into
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Comment & OpinionCare and Feeding: Laurie Woolever’s food memoir is honest and inspirational
This book offers a glimpse of food making and writing in the 1990s and early 2000s, with all its misfits, dreamers and obsessives
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Comment & OpinionFrom Heinz to Baileys: the secret to a great brand extension
Leveraging the trust and recognition of a brand to enter new markets has become a tried and tested part of brand management, says Tom White, chief strategy officer at Modern Citizens
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Comment & OpinionSocial media hacks are changing the face of home cooking
Cooking hacks on social platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube are fundamentally reshaping how people approach cooking and eating, says David Milner, executive chairman at Crosta Mollica
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Category ReportUPFs? What UPFs? Cooking sauces & meal kits trend report 2025
World food-inspired brands are helping cooking sauces shrug off associations with ultra-processed food by emphasising clean labels and natural ingredients
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WhitepapersHow Co-op is raising the bar in energy efficiency
With rising energy costs, tighter regulations, and tougher sustainability targets, learn how Co-op improved refrigeration efficiency through high-efficiency CO₂ systems and heat recovery solutions with Epta UK’s expertise.
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Promotional FeaturesRisk vs reward: how brands and retailers can grow without the gamble in 2025
As the food and drink industry moves into 2025, brands and retailers continue to weigh up the opportunities afforded by innovation alongside maintaining a positive sales performance – and it’s a tricky balance to achieve. Discover why careful deliberation and the use of data and technology are vital to ensure sustainable growth.
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Comment & OpinionMagnum sounds off in classy duo of ads
The improbably loud CRONK as a pouting model bites into her favourite frozen treat suggests luxury and decadence