All articles by Maddie Maynard – Page 6
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Analysis & Features
Weetabix Beanz and Pringles lip balm: how fmcg celebrated April Fools’ Day 2021
Here’s our pick of the best pranks from brands and retailers this April Fools’ Day
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Grace Sargent, NPD technologist, Gosh Food
Grace’s love of food science began at school, where her teacher was an ex-product technologist
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Analysis & Features
All the food & drink B Corps certified this year – and how they did it
In celebration of B Corp Month, we list every food & drink company that has been certified this year and find out how they did it
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Megan Jones, director and co-founder, Xite Energy
As part of a small team, Megan ‘wears many hats within the company’
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Ella Rosen, category development manager, Emmi UK
The most rewarding part of Ella’s job is seeing Emmi brands on supermarket shelves
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Gemma Ladkin, UK sales executive, Fiid
Gemma is passionate about food and even runs her own cooking account on Instagram
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Analysis & Features
Easter 2021: all the new chocolate launches from brands
Big confectionery brands including Cadbury and Maltesers have unveiled new products for Easter 2021. We take a look at the treats on offer
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Analysis & Features
The female entrepreneurs tackling the big challenges in grocery
Here’s how female entrepreneurs are challenging the industry’s big issues through brands, inventions and initiatives
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Ben Andrews, apprentice butcher, Farmison & Co
Ben joined Farmison & Co during the pandemic to help cope with ‘skyrocketing demand’
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Alex Rodda, brand project manager, Rodda’s
Sixth-generation Rodda family member Alex has progressed through four roles in his three years at the company
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Emily Wright, innovation brand manager, Kraft Heinz
Emily is responsible for new product development in Heinz’s baked beans, pasta and soup categories
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Analysis & Features
Ten vegan chocolate eggs launching for Easter 2021
As Easter approaches, we take a look at the new dairy-free eggs on offer
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Yasmin Langman, packing supervisor, Forthglade
Yasmin manages a team of up to 20 people at Forthglade’s Okehampton factory
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Analysis & Features
Five healthier products launching for Pancake Day 2021
These new launches include vegan, sustainably-sourced and protein-packed options for a more virtuous Shrove Tuesday
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Profiles
My food & drink job: George Black, trade marketing executive, Intercontinental Brands
George followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the family drinks business
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Analysis & Features
16 at home meal kits launching this Valentine’s Day
These restaurants and retailers are helping create a romantic dining experience at home with their own meal kits for two
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Eve Crump, category development manager, Pladis
Law graduate Eve chose to switch career paths and apply for a role at Pladis
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Analysis & Features
What does winning a talent award mean for the next gen of grocery up-and-comers?
This year, The Grocer is rebranding its highly respected Top New Talent awards as the Next Gen Awards
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Beth George, brand manager, Kerry Foods
Beth’s role at Kerry Foods focuses on driving growth of the Fridge Raiders brand
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Analysis & Features
Five healthier food & drink products swapping sugar for fruit
To mark Sugar Awareness Week, we highlight five products using fruit as a healthier alternative