Long reads – Page 113
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How the Tesco fraud case improved supplier relations
While the SFO’s case against two Tesco executives has been thrown out, the financial scandal has changed relations between…
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How flexitarianism and clean eating shaped food & drink habits in 2018
Superfoods and sports nutrition are gaining ground, while tobacco and sugary soft drinks are falling out of favour, The Grocer’s Top Products survey has revealed
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Low and non-alcoholic booze: should we believe the hype?
Non-alcoholic booze is conquering Britain, if you believe the headlines. But are we really becoming a nation of teetotallers? Or have retailers and suppliers overplayed the trend as they chase higher margins? We take a deep dive into the no & low craze - and ask if it’s here to stay…
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Five of the fastest growing challenger brands in alcohol
Alcohol brands dominate the fastest-growing products in this year’s Top Products report
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The most-loved NPD from our Instagram this year
Here’s what has got food fans double-tapping on our Instagram account this year
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Berry boom sends fruit & veg skywards
Veg is in value and volume growth but it’s fruit that has soared this year
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Top yoghurt brands lose out to innovators
Challenger brands focused on free-from, health or indulgence are gaining ground
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Brits remain hungry for red meat
Shoppers aren’t shunning all things carnivorous with beef and sausage sales up
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Own label butter and spreads up as brands get spread thinly
Eye-watering price increases have kept the category in value growth despite huge drops in volume
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Inflation turns milk into cash cow
Brits have splashed out an extra £70.9m on fresh milk over the past year
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New plant-based food and drink hitting shelves for Veganuary 2019
Here’s our pick of the new vegan-friendly product launches hitting shelves for the biggest event in the plant-based calendar
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Pouched rice steams ahead in carb sector
Brits’ carb consumption at home fell this year but there’s room for growth in pouched rice
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Pizza, fish & potatoes fuel rise in frozen
Restaurant-quality cues and healthy NPD have helped boost frozen this year
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Choc goes posh in boost to premium
The shift towards upmarket is paying off, with price increases keeping chocolate in growth
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NPD lacking in cosmetics as value falls
The cosmetics category is sorely in need of innovation after a slow year
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Bargain hunt hits cleaning product aisles
Retailers are making way for their own cheaper lines, at the expense of brands
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Rollercoaster year for olive oil prices
Olive oil harvests have bounced back this year after tough conditions in 2016/17
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Growth from the ground up for coffee
The instant coffee category has revived its fortunes thanks to brand revamps
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Candy pins hopes on new 'kidult' craze
Sugar confectionery is targeting ‘kidults’ with nostalgic retro brands
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Brands look to premium to add value to grooming
Brands are turning to innovative NPD as shoppers dodge price increases