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News
Lidl’s TikTok Shop launch sells out in 18 minutes
The discounter went live on TikTok Shop with a limited run of 3,000 bundles of high-protein products at about 10am today
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Comment & Opinion
Can libido-boosting food & drink appeal to Brits?
With the right branding and transparent approach to information, aphrodisiac drinks can resonate among stressed-out consumers, says Alex Beckett, Mintel senior director of food & drink research
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Comment & Opinion
Cellular meat won’t take off in our lifetimes
It is laughable to suggest cell-grown meat will make any inroads into global consumption within 25 years, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation and author of The Angry Chef
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News
Lynx tops up Fine Fragrance Collection with five more variants
Latest lines are Peach Infusion, Watermelon Freeze, Cherry Spritz, Cocoa Velvet and Purple Patchouli
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Promotional Videos
Why agility and speed are vital to compete effectively in the modern fmcg arena
United Food Brands CEO Richard Reeves explains how his energetic and entrepreneurial business is using agile tactics to drive performance across some core fmcg categories.
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Promotional Features
Which digital tools are helping retailers and brands thrive in a time-poor world?
Interaction between brands and retailers can be increasingly challenging as geographical and financial constraints come to bear. Discover how digital tools are proving a vital way for them to streamline efficiencies and remain connected.
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News
Tesco survey shows surge in gut health diets and less alcohol
Key health and wellness trends for 2025 include a focus on gut health, shifts in alcohol consumption, the growth of plant-forward diets and the prioritisation of protein
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Comment & Opinion
The three macro trends that will define 2025
The trends shaping this year – health, trust, and sustainability – are not just opportunities but necessities, says Louis Bedwell, business unit lead at Future Food Movement
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News
Over a third of UK drinkers now consuming low & no-alcohol products
Younger adults were still the biggest consumers of low & no products
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Comment & Opinion
Gen Z is driving a resurgence of traditional festive food
Thanks to the rising influence of Gen Z, classic festive foods are making a spirited comeback, says Bill Mathieson, MD at Long Clawson Dairy
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Promotional Features
Why CPG suppliers need to think differently about which brands matter most to customers
Getting an in-depth understanding of what consumers want from a CPG brand in the retail environment is crucial to gaining and retaining loyalty – and it’s not always easy for suppliers to judge. Now, a new retail study, launching in early 2025, will look at the factors shaping CPG success.
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Comment & Opinion
Chaos cakes and ‘newstalgia’: Pinterest’s 2025 food & drink trends
We predict next year will be all about experimentation, playfulness and expression, says Beth Horn, MD at Pinterest UK
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Comment & Opinion
BrewDog betting big on lager? It’s jarring, but it makes sense
BrewDog wants to become a top four brewer, and knows only lager will get it there
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Comment & Opinion
Sticking-plaster tactics won’t solve systemic food issues
Instead of trying to treat the symptoms, we should be asking why problems of injustice and ill health are happening to begin with, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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Category Report
Back with a bang: food to go trends 2024
Food to go has exploded in the past year, with annual unit sales at last overcoming the slump caused by Covid. Who’s cashing in?
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Comment & Opinion
Value isn’t all about price. Know your brand’s DNA
Price is just one facet of value – and it may not even be the most important for long-term growth, says Rachel White, MD UK&I at NIQ
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Promotional Videos
How to elevate brand presence in the trending biscuit category
The biscuit market is evolving, as consumers crave new flavours and indulge in biscuits across new occasions. In this video, McVitie’s discusses the strategies helping the brand stand out from the crowd.
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Comment & Opinion
Move over Aperol: can Mionetto’s new aperitif own spritz?
With sparkling wine drinkers increasingly comfortable heading to own label, the ability to offer a branded spritz experience might be the livener Mionetto needs
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Range Preview
Sainsbury’s launches new pan-Asian ready meal range
From beef bibimbap to gochujang chicken, Sainsbury’s is responding to its shoppers’ evolving tastes
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Category Report
A new dawn for plant-based?
Cost of living struggles have hit plant-based sales, but the market is looking to recover with a more natural generation of products