All articles by Maddie Maynard – Page 3
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Analysis & FeaturesThe rules of real bread – and 10 examples available in UK supermarkets
Real bread was previously hard to find on supermarket shelves. But as more mainstream demand for the additive-free product grows, so does its presence in Britain’s biggest retailers
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Emma Wright, apprentice technical operator, Premier Foods
Apprentice Emma works on Premier Foods’ Oxo Cube production lines
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Analysis & Features10 launches that show chocolate orange is still the flavour of the moment
Two years since we remarked on a resurgence in chocolate orange launches, the frenzy over the flavour hasn’t died down
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Rory Millar, assistant brand manager, Union Hand-Roasted Coffee
Rory acts as a brand ambassador for Union, which produces ethical speciality coffees
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Analysis & FeaturesAll the food & drink gift ideas for Valentine’s Day 2022
Forget the red roses and jewellery. Sometimes, the best Valentine’s gifts are edible
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Analysis & Features11 meal kits to try at home on Valentine’s Day 2022
Couples have plenty of choices when it comes to cooking a decadent dinner at home this Valentine’s Day. Here are the recipe boxes and meal kits on offer from brands and restaurants
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Mona El-Saytari, growth marketing manager, Minor Figures
Mona looks after global digital activity for vegan drinks brand Minor Figures
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Tom Arrowsmith, quantity surveyor, Pentadel
Tom’s team is responsible for the design and management of the construction of food processing facilities
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Range PreviewValentine’s Day 2022: all the dine in for two deals available at the supermarkets
For those opting for a romantic evening in on 14 February, here are the meal deals on offer at the supermarkets
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Analysis & FeaturesHow brands are marketing high-strength gins for Dry January
Intensely flavoured, high-strength gin designed to be served in small measures is an eye-catching trend to emerge from Dry January this year. Could it catch on as a means of more virtuous drinking?
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Analysis & Features14 alcohol-free drinks launching for Dry January 2022
From spirits and cider to sparkling tea, there are plenty of new low & no booze drinks to choose from this Dry January
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Range PreviewHot cross bun chocolate and Daim eggs: Cadbury Easter range 2022
Mondelez is bulking up its Easter range with new offerings from Dairy Milk, Twirl and Daim, to name but a few
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Jade Warne, marketing assistant, Alderman’s Drinks
Jade was promoted to marketing assistant within a year of joining Alderman’s Drinks
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Analysis & FeaturesThe 10 most popular posts on our NPD Instagram in 2021
This year reaching the milestone of 30k followers, The Grocer’s Instagram feed has become a destination for consumers to seek out the newest foodie launches. Here are the 10 most popular from 2021
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Analysis & FeaturesHousehold – cleaning 2021: pandemic hygiene has had its day
Brits have returned to more normal buying habits as restrictions have eased
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Analysis & FeaturesHousehold – laundry 2021: brands lose out to own label
The average pack of own-label detergent has fallen by 24% to £3, while brands are up by 7.3% to £5.11
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Jessica Whittaker, marketing executive, SHS Drinks
Jessica works on brand projects for WKD, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas Tree Day: five food & drink brands marking the start of the festive season
These festive food & drink launches are perfectly timed for the occasion, which falls earlier than usual this year
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Stephanie Squires, marketing executive, Ball
Stephanie loves being part of ‘a strong chain of female leaders’ at packaging company Ball
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Analysis & FeaturesMeet the black entrepreneurs changing the face of food and drink
With the help of brand accelerator Add Psalt, these black-owned brands are striving to improve representation on supermarket shelves