All Trends articles – Page 20
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Comment & OpinionForget Veganuary. Let’s talk about Regenuary and the power of regenerative farming
The drive to eat plant-based diets obscures the importance of how processed and unsustainable our food is – whether vegan or not, says Jeff Webster, co-founder at Hunter & Gather
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Comment & OpinionHow retailers and suppliers can lock in loyalty in the era of inflation
The multiple pressures on disposable incomes could see shoppers behaving even more differently, says John Nevens of Bridgethorne
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Analysis & FeaturesNatural ingredients, simple swaps and year-round habits: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to Veganuary
As Veganuary kicks off, organisers are once again expecting record sign-ups in the UK. So which region is most likely to engage? To what extent are long-term habits formed? And which products benefit most? Lumina research for The Grocer uncovers the key behaviours
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Comment & OpinionWill supply problems batter brands that need to be seen this Veganuary?
Many new shoppers will be entering the category this month, with the brands they choose likely to form the basis of longer-lasting habits
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PodcastUK Convenience Retail in 2022: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Our experts look to the year ahead and highlight three trends that we believe will impact UK convenience retail in 2022 and beyond
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Comment & OpinionWhich pandemic shopper habits are sticking in this year’s Top Products Survey?
Uncertainty abounds but new consumer habits are becoming clearer to see, says Rachel White, NielsenIQ MD UK & Ireland
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer’s Top Products Survey 2021: who’s up, who’s down – and our overview of the key trends
Covid, Brexit costs and shortages in labour and material have caused chaos in grocery this year. Which sectors are best placed to deal with the inflationary storm on the horizon in 2022?
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Comment & OpinionHow Christmas dinner reflects UK consumers’ changing attitudes
Trends for less meat and booze are likely to be reflected on the Christmas dinnertable this year
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NewsAccolade Wines launches ‘on tap’ Vino Società brand
The brand has debuted with a pair of 1.5-litre bag-in-box SKUs
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Comment & OpinionListen to what shoppers say on sustainability, even if they can’t always follow through
It’s well known there’s a gap between what shoppers say and do about sustainability choices, but we have to start somewhere, says Carol McNaughton Nicholls, associate partner at Britain Thinks
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NewsAlcohol-free spirits sales rocket in the run-up to festivities
Diageo’s recently launched non-alcoholic versions of its top spirit brands have stolen the lion’s share of sales in the supermarkets
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s the outlook for animal protein over the course of 2022?
Another volatile year for the sector also presents opportunities, says Justin Sherrard, Rabobank’s global strategist for animal protein
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Comment & OpinionShopper understanding will determine who survives inflationary pressures
Retailers that identify real-time data insights and translate them into meaningful action are most likely to win the race with shoppers, says Kieran South, senior vice-president, UK at IRI
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NewsDiscounted fruit & veg drive healthier shopping habits, study shows
Research found reducing the price of fruit & veg for four weeks was key to increasing both the amount sold and the variety of purchases
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Comment & OpinionBooming plant-based brands should heed the category’s US slowdown
Product overload and health concerns have slowed growth of the meat-free market in the US
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NewsChampagne sales rocket by a third as in-person gatherings return
Brits bought the equivalent of an extra 2.3 million litres
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Comment & OpinionWhat Kantar data tells us about Christmas 2021 shopping
With 45 shopping days to go until the big event, there has been an uptick in sales of turkeys and Christmas puddings
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NewsWaitrose 2021/2022 Food & Drink report: top trends, facts and findings
This year’s Food & Drink report provides a glimpse into how consumer habits shifted as we emerged from the pandemic
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NewsVeg Power: More needs to be done to promote seasonal veg to shoppers
The campaign said shoppers suffered from a ”significant education deficit” on the merits and availability of seasonal produce
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Comment & OpinionUK’s most digital Christmas ever: what retailers can expect from shoppers
Online search and survey data can help retailers understand consumer trends in 2021, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google