All Trends articles – Page 23
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NewsSales of beef and chicken slow as shoppers emerge from lockdown
New data from Kantar shows shoppers are switching away from last spring’s lockdown staples
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Analysis & FeaturesPandemic bake-offs, banana bread fever and social recipes: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to home baking
Lockdowns saw Brits turn to baking, with cupcakes, sourdough and banana bread the big winners. So which behaviours are here to stay?
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Comment & OpinionWhy the fmcg giants will remain winners in life after lockdown
Big food brands are reaping the rewards as in-home consumption remains strong, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsTakeaway market almost doubled in 2020 as Brits ordered in
Lumina Intelligence UK Foodservice Delivery Market Report 2021 recorded a £3.7bn increase last year
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Comment & OpinionWhat Covid has changed for shoppers, and what has stayed the same
While fundamental principles have remained, much has changed in the marketplace, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & OpinionWhy the time is now for grocers to use data to disrupt
As lockdown restrictions ease, the most successful retailers will be those that understand consumer habits, says Debbie Bowen Heaton, partner at Oliver Wight EAME
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NewsTikTok drives fidget toy craze for convenience retailers
Amrit Pahal, owner of Nisa Local in High Heath, Walsall is currently selling 40 different variants of the toys
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Comment & OpinionLocation-based marketing is key to engaging shoppers as lockdown lifts
Knowing when your customer is leaving the house and why can make all the difference, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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Comment & OpinionHow to cater for the two customer groups emerging from the pandemic
Confidence is returning, but we won’t be returning to ‘normal’, says Fraser McKevitt, head of consumer and retail insight at Kantar
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PodcastLow2No Alcohol: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Episode three – Low2No Alcohol: The Untapped Opportunity – sees our experts take a deep dive into the growing low and no alcohol category
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Comment & OpinionThe flipside of the ‘coiled spring’ of unlocking is the nasty kickback of Covid
A new generation of shoppers will remain stuck indoors: too poor and/or too fearful to go out
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NewsEgg sales still growing after pandemic panic-buying boost
A record eight billion fresh shell eggs were sold in retail during the past year, said the BEIC
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Analysis & Features15 new fruity spirits hitting supermarket shelves this summer
Gin, rum, vodka, whisky… whatever your tipple of choice, there’s a summery new addition as brands prepare for the warmer months ahead
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Comment & OpinionHow to encourage consumers to adopt new products and meals into their repertoire
People have a limited repertoire of seven to 10 meals that they recycle over weeks, months and often years, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom soaring sales to growing cynicism: how immune-supporting claims are shaping food and drink NPD
Since the pandemic hit, a raft of food and drink products have come onto the market promising to support the immune system. Do they have a long-term future, or risk being seen as a gimmick?
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News‘Say’ vs ‘do’ shopper behaviour gap closing on sustainability issues
The narrowing of the gap is likely to be driven by coronavirus restrictions, Streetbees told The Grocer Conference
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Analysis & FeaturesLockdown lunches, sustainable sources and vitamin hits: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to fish
As the pandemic drives more at-home lunches, fish producers are looking to capitalise on new occasions. So what factors drive Brits’ consumption habits?
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NewsShoppers look to plant-based spreads in lockdown, research claims
A poll for Flora owner Upfield showed 39% of shoppers had switched from butter to margarine and non-dairy spreads
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Analysis & FeaturesLockdown anniversary: How has Covid changed UK eating and shopping habits?
As the country looks forward to a gradual reopening of the economy, what are the lasting impacts of the restrictions – and the pandemic – on Britain’s eating and shopping habits?
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Analysis & Features10 ultra-indulgent, luxury treats launching for Easter 2021
From designer cakes to golden mini eggs, here are this year’s poshest Easter launches