All Industry Insight articles – Page 25
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Comment & OpinionCollaborative, data-driven decisions are key to getting product mix right
It is critical for retailers to get the balance right and meet demand for specific shopper profiles, says Sarah Pittock, head of gateways UK at Circana
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Cavan Bakery’s Jeff Greenall on coffee, family time and Mel Schilling
‘People always assume that because I run a bakery business I can bake, when I really can’t!’
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Comment & OpinionWhat grocery brands can learn from beauty and personal care
BPC is approaching the challenges of sustainability, health and pleasure differently, says Alex Beckett, director, Mintel Food & Drink Research
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Comment & OpinionHow Gangnam Style kickstarted a UK love affair with Korean cuisine
Korean cuisine is making waves in UK grocery. But why?
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Phoebe Stonier, brand & marketing associate, GrowUp Farms
Phoebe talks about her role in the ‘future of food’ at vertical farming business GrowUp Farms
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Analysis & FeaturesHas Twitter/X become too hot for advertisers to handle?
Since Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, advertisers have left in their droves. Is there still a place for food & drink brands on the X-rated platform?
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Comment & OpinionP&G results show the only winning strategy: differentiation
P&G’s European volume growth accelerated to 3% from 2% in the previous quarter, which is impressive when most of its peers are posting volume declines in the region, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: FareShare’s Alyson Walsh on Springsteen, Schwarzenegger and Tucci
Food surplus redistribution charity Fareshare’s commercial director Alyson talks about her role
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Promotional FeaturesHow provenance and quality are influencing food and drink purchase decisions
With British consumers increasingly seeking reassurance and transparency on the origins and production of their food and drink, a study in Wales has highlighted how important this has become – and how it translates back down the chain to the country’s producers.
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Comment & OpinionOffer shoppers reliability and comfort in uncertain times
With squeezed incomes, consistency and familiarity have taken over an explorer mentality, says Ben Black, head of fmcg at Verlinvest
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Comment & OpinionIs Veganuary too challenging for shoppers?
The month of resolutions and abstinence is almost over. The small percentage of Brits who endured January sans animal-derived products, however, should be praised
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Natalie Phillips, PR & social media, M&S
’I moonlight as one of M&S’s most iconic characters – Percy Pig’
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WebinarsWATCH: Navigating the ultra-processed food debate
Watch our webinar on demand for an in-depth discussion on the fast-evolving debate about ultra-processed foods as our panel of experts share their insights and dive into exclusive consumer data.
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Comment & OpinionFlavour fusion and tropical tastes: Pinterest’s next big food & drink trends
Escapism and fun are firmly at the heart of food and drink for 2024, says Tom Tully, retail lead at Pinterest UK
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Comment & OpinionHow to master prize promotions and boost engagement
The world of promotions can be difficult to navigate and legal issues are all too frequent, says Jeremy Stern, CEO of PromoVeritas
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Honestly Tasty’s Michael Moore on cheese, pirates and carbon emissions
’If I could change one thing in grocery, I would make carbon emissions labelling mandatory’
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Comment & OpinionMarks & Spencer, TikToks and a throwback hit
The concept apparently came from the shop floor, with M&S retail sales manager Jack Norbury submitting a request to CEO Stuart Machin for a song store teams could use on their TikTok accounts
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Comment & OpinionHow to turn data to earn e-commerce mastery
Data isn’t just information – it’s the veritable compass guiding your ship to success, says Gerry McNicol, CEO at Distil
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Category ReportEaster & spring trends 2024: The rise of the mega-egg
Brands and retailers are super-sizing Easter eggs for this year’s festivities – at a higher price per kilo than smaller treats. Why?
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Stuart Cant, meat hygiene inspector, Food Standards Scotland
Meat hygiene inspector Stuart mythbusts abattoir work and advises new starters to go for roles with training opportunities