All articles by Rob Brown – Page 9
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Category ReportBattle of the burgers: plant-based category report 2020
The ‘bleeding’ meat-free burger has gone mainstream. So what are the next battlegrounds in the war of the plant-based patties?
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Category ReportThe big breakfast: breakfast category report 2020
Lockdown saw Brits indulging in comfort food for brekkie – and lots of it. Now a shift to healthier eating looks to be on the agenda
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Category ReportThe Covid school lunch: kids’ lunches category report 2020
Concerns about hygiene, health and the future of free school meals may mean more kids return to class with packed lunches
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Category ReportBusiness lunch of the future? Adult lunchbox category report 2020
Lunchbox occasions were falling before Covid-19 reared its head. That looks set to change as wary workers head back to the office
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Category ReportThe new ice age: frozen foods category report 2020
Sales of frozen food shot up when lockdown was announced – and have remained high. So what challenges does this present?
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Category ReportBaffled bakers: bread & bakery products category report 2020
Higher – and erratic – demand for fresh bread products is the new normal for Britain’s bakers. How are they rising to the challenge?
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Category ReportEnd of an era? Soft drinks category report 2020
Coke has survived world wars and depressions. But it’s halted ads in the coronavirus pandemic – representing a sea change for soft drink
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Category ReportThe pandemic pantry: ambient & canned goods category report 2020
No-deal Brexit planning prepared many suppliers for a rocky road ahead. But the coronavirus outbreak saw shelves wiped clean
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Category ReportNetflix and crisps: crisps, nuts & bagged snacks category report 2020
Locked-down Brits are turning to the comfort of streaming services and snacks. So what has been the impact on sales?
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Category ReportAn unusual medicine: yoghurts category report 2020
Shoppers are prescribing themselves probiotics amid coronavirus panic. So are yoghurts fast becoming the next functional food?
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Category ReportHome-working chic: beauty & suncare category report 2020
Coronavirus has forced much of the UK indoors. So how will the beauty market manage when there’s no reason to get dolled up?
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Category ReportThe clean-eating BBQ: barbecue category report 2020
The time of the ‘dirty’ burger is over. Consumers are seeking out cleaner, more sustainable and more exotic fare for their BBQs
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Category ReportDoctor’s orders: snack bars category report 2020
In the 1970s, Mars first claimed its bars helped you ‘work, rest and play’. Today, snack bars are rekindling those health associations
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Category ReportScaring the giants: vaping category report 2020
Brits are ditching cigarettes in favour of specialist vaping devices. That’s got big tobacco running scared
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Category ReportCull of the cartoons: cereals category report 2020
As Lidl, Aldi and Asda axe their cereal characters in the name of health, does this mean the days of the cute mascot are numbered?
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Category ReportDessert on toast: spreads category report 2020
Sweet treats aren’t just for pudding any more. Shoppers want an indulgent kick for breakfast, and sweet spreads are booming
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Analysis & FeaturesAre synthetic sweeteners like aspartame more dangerous than sugar?
As health concerns mount and the WHO pens new guidance, there are plenty of questions to answer
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Analysis & FeaturesSex Care: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Sex Care category this year
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Analysis & FeaturesSavoury Pastries & Meat Snacks: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Savoury Pastry and Meat Snacks categories this year
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Analysis & FeaturesRice, Noodles & Pasta: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Rice, Noodles & Pasta category this year