Long reads – Page 256
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Analysis & FeaturesHealth matters: Brits splash out on low and no cal drinks
Despite the battering soft drinks get in the press, the industry is cutting sugar. But how are no and low sugar variants doing?
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Analysis & FeaturesBuyer Q&A: retailers must play an 'active role' in cutting sugar
We quiz buyers from Asda, Budgens and The Co-op on their favourite launches, pet hates and how the war on sugar is shaping the category
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Analysis & FeaturesLife flies high with 9% share of Coke's advertising spend
Which brands are splashing the cash on ads in soft drinks? And to what effect?
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Analysis & FeaturesMonster is the most 'socially active' soft drink brand
Are BMX, big waves and boobs the only way to make a splash on Facebook? And why are many big brands not on it?
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Analysis & FeaturesPosh squash brands defy the cooling cordials market
Squashes and cordials with ’moderate’ natural sugar content have hit the sweet spot as pocket squash sales rocket…
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Analysis & FeaturesMoney can grow on trees (or inside them at least)
Tree waters such as birch and maple could be destined for big things. The Grocer heads to Latvia to find out more about these unusual products
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Analysis & FeaturesTop 10 global launches: from pink Pepsi to artichoke water
With the help of Mintel, we’ve rounded up 10 of the hottest (and weirdest) soft drinks from around the world, from curry sausage flavour energy drinks to hemp ice tea.
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Analysis & FeaturesKraft shares jump on news of 'mega-merger' with Heinz
Analyst reception to the announcement was also largely positive, but tempered with a significant amount of caution
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Analysis & FeaturesCold brew coffee is hotting up (and it's not just for hipsters)
It’s springing up in coffee houses across London, but does cold brew coffee really have mainstream potential?
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InterviewsJeremy Dee of Swizzels Matlow: talking sugar and One Direction
Since Jeremy Dee dragged the nation’s favourite sweets into the 21st century, sales have gone in only One Direction– Up.
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Analysis & FeaturesBritish cuppa is safe despite tea price shift
Contrasting price movements in Kenya and India may encourage some suppliers to change their sourcing tactics
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Analysis & FeaturesAs EU milk quota system ends, is UK on the back foot?
Limited processing capacity is becoming a major concern and could cause problems this spring
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Analysis & FeaturesMarks & Spencer Apricot Marzipan Bars: acid test
These bars are part of the M&S Guilt Free Snacking range that features products developed to contain less than 150 calories
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Analysis & FeaturesYoung's Gastro Salmon & Tomato Bake: acid test
Young’s last year responded to demand for premium frozen ready meals by expanding its Gastro frozen fish brand with a meal-for-one range
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Analysis & FeaturesRobots: how much potential for food and drink manufacturing?
Who made your last sandwich? That’s right, it was a human being. But how long before the robots take over?
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Analysis & FeaturesSmaller players can still prosper in tough grocery market
Much of the commentary around the relationship between grocer and supplier has focussed on the supermarkets squeezing unreasonable terms from under-pressure manufacturers. But this is not necessarily the case.
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Analysis & FeaturesPalcohol: will US powdered alcohol face PR minefield in UK?
“Palcohol would be very divisive as many consumers would not want it to be available,” suggests Vhari Russell of The Food Marketing Expert
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InterviewsChris Dee, Booths CEO: The Big Interview
He became the first non-family member to take charge at Booths in February, so what does new CEO Chris Dee have planned?…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill illegal deforestation leave corned beef chains exposed?
A new report says the UK is Europe’s biggest importer of ‘illegal beef’ from deforested lands…
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Analysis & FeaturesPieminister Moo & Brew Pie Pot: Acid Test
Pieminister rolled out some existing pie flavours in this new Pie Pot format with potato topping instead of pastry…