Simon Gwynn
Simon was a reporter on the Buying & Supplying desk, where he covered fmcg product news. His patch included beers & spirits, cereals, sauces & condiments and savoury snacks.
He joined The Grocer in September 2014, after completing an MA in magazine journalism at City University London. Before deciding to pursue a career in journalism, Simon worked as an events & communications executive for a local chamber of commerce.
A long time before that, he spent two years of Saturdays behind a checkout in Somerfield, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield.
Analysis & Features6 - McVitie's
It was always going to be tough for McVitie’s to keep up the pace of growth of recent years
NewsAsahi Super Dry creates promotional slow motion video booth
The booth will tour the UK to allow drinkers to share personalised movies
NewsUnited Biscuits launches McVitie's Teacakes in two flavours
And McVitie’s Digestives Nibbles have reached Sainsbury’s
NewsGallo to offer malbec in Barefoot range
The wine, which rolls out in June to the major multiples, is one of a raft of new products
Category ReportIce cream category report 2016
With the sugar debate raging, indulgent and ‘healthier’ ice creams are squaring up for a fight. Who’ll win?
NewsBodyform launches online petition for period-themed 'femojis'
The six icons depict pads, periods, cramps, PMS, spots and bloating
Comment & OpinionWine market can gain strength from low abvs and counterintuitive thinking
Every corner of the wine industry should be celebrating the success of the fruit and light wine segment
Analysis & FeaturesCadbury Amaze Bites - Brownie Cake: acid test
After years of decline, cakes are in growth. They added £30.4m last year for total sales of £1.09bn
NewsJim Beam revamps whiskey bottles worldwide
The changes – set to appear in more than 100 markets – will roll out in the UK from this month
NewsSouth America set to become UK's second-largest wine region
Concha y Toro said combined sales of Chilean and Argentinian wine would grow from £534m to £620m
NewsCarlsberg calls Taxi for Euro 2016 Export pack design
The silver and white packaging features feature a football boot
NewsMoy Park invests in cooked chicken facilities at Craigavon
The poultry processor says new equipment will help it meet growing demand for ready to eat cooked chicken
NewsThe Great British Crisp Company drops 'Cornish' from name
The brand focuses on flavours inspired by classics of UK cuisine
NewsKitchen Table Projects links with M&S for pitching 'bootcamp'
Start-ups will have the chance to pitch for a listing with the retailer
NewsNim's claims first for air-dried vegetable crisps
Made from 100% vegetables, the new range comes in three variants: Tomato & Cucumber, Pepper & Courgette and Beetroot & Parsnip
NewsBeer volumes go flat at AB InBev
AB InBev has reported organic revenue growth of 6.3% in its 2015 financial year, despite a 0.6% decline in volumes.
Analysis & FeaturesBaxters Jerusalem Artichoke Veloute with Parmesan: acid test
Canned soup has seen value sales fall 2% to £400.2m, and volumes drop 3.7%
NewsPG Tips adds more green and herbal teas to line-up
On 7 March, the brand will launch three flavours of green tea – Orange, Strawberry Cupcake and Lemon Pie
NewsWar on sugar fuels 5% fall for juice & smoothie sales
Volume sales fell 2.4%, while pressure from the discounters pushed average prices down 2.9%
NewsCaribbean Stag lager gets launch in UK
The beer, produced in Trinidad by Carib Brewery Limited, is available across the Caribbean and in the US