All articles by The Grocer – Page 16
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Feature Synopsis
HFSS special editorial feature: 9 April
Will HFSS items face taxes on top of restrictions? And will legislation put the brakes on unhealthy NPD?
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Analysis & Features
Dazzling displays: 12 stores around the world every foodie should visit
In the latest part of our series on The Schweitzer Collection of the world’s top 50 food stores, we take a peek at the stores worth visiting for their exemplary product presentation.
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Analysis & Features
Eight innovations changing the landscape of vaping and tobacco in 2022
As Big Tobacco’s vision of a smoke-free future comes ever closer, here are some of the new formats and technologies companies are exploring
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Analysis & Features
Gastronomy in grocery: 12 stores around the world every foodie should visit
In the first part of our series on The Schweitzer Collection of the world’s top 50 food stores, we take a peek at the stores worth visiting for their exciting food-to-go offers, including in-store dining
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Range Preview
Hot cross burger buns and caramel carrots: Waitrose Easter range preview 2022
Blonde chocolate has established itself as the trend of Easter 2022 among the retailers’ own-label ranges
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Analysis & Features
All the chocolate egg innovations for Easter 2022
From Ostrich Eggs to protein chocolate, here are the new seasonal innovations to hunt out in stores this Easter
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Range Preview
Choc-carrot houmous and tiramisu eggs: Sainsbury’s Easter range preview
All of Sainsbury’s own brand Easter eggs are now plastic-free, removing 4.6 tonnes of plastic from its range
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Analysis & Features
Six water innovations using alternatives to plastic packaging
A continuing shift away from plastic bottles – and the rising popularity of flavoured and sparkling waters – means products are more commonly launching in alternative packaging such as cans and cartons
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Analysis & Features
Budget food bloggers to watch as inflation bites in 2022
As inflation hits and supermarket prices climb, there’s a growing appetite for budget food blogs. But increasingly the content is more short-form and picture or video-led as platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok boom
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News
Entries for The Convenience Awards 2022 now open
The Convenience Awards 2022 will take place on 13 September in London
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Analysis & Features
Eight household innovations helping Brits slash their environmental impact
As Brits look to reduce their impact on the planet, household brands are stepping up on sustainability. Here’s our pick of some of the best eco-friendly household product launches over the past 12 months
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Podcast
Brexit: Where Are We and What’s Next? The Convenience Mix Podcast
Episode twelve sees our experts look at the impact of Brexit on the UK convenience sector, both short and long-term
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Analysis & Features
Eight cereal innovations tapping into hunger for healthy breakfasts
Sales of natural and wholesome cereal and on-the-go cereal products climbed £2.3m last year. Here’s our pick of some of the best innovation to hit shelves over the past 12 months.
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Analysis & Features
Nine vegan products launched by up-and-coming brands for Veganuary 2022
Some of these brands are nearing household name status with their ambitious launches
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Range Preview
Brownies, blondies and bacon: Aldi’s Plant Menu for Veganuary 2022
Aldi is keen to fill the gap for consumers missing meat, eggs and dairy – at prices that make a vegan diet affordable to all
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Analysis & Features
Britain’s food & drink labour shortage: in numbers
The UK’s food and drink sector is battling a serious labour crisis. But which sectors are hardest hit by shortages and an ageing workforce? To find out, we analysed exclusive data from ONS
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Range Preview
Beefless Wellington and butternut penang: highlights of Morrisons’ new Plant Revolution range
Its new Plant Revolution range focuses on whole meal and ready to eat offers
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News
The Grocer Gold Awards 2022 opens for entries
Entrants have until 7 March to finalise their online submissions, with the ceremony due to take place on 14 June
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Range Preview
Cake jars, pizza and the VLT: new from M&S’s vegan Plant Kitchen range
M&S’s Plant Kitchen range now features 175 products
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Analysis & Features
16 new plant-based products coming to supermarkets and food-to-go for Veganuary 2022
Brands aren’t holding back, with fast food retailers pushing the boat out to entice customers with new vegan offers