All Trends articles – Page 80
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Analysis & FeaturesHealth matters: Brits splash out on low and no cal drinks
Despite the battering soft drinks get in the press, the industry is cutting sugar. But how are no and low sugar variants doing?
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Analysis & FeaturesBuyer Q&A: retailers must play an 'active role' in cutting sugar
We quiz buyers from Asda, Budgens and The Co-op on their favourite launches, pet hates and how the war on sugar is shaping the category
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Analysis & FeaturesLife flies high with 9% share of Coke's advertising spend
Which brands are splashing the cash on ads in soft drinks? And to what effect?
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Analysis & FeaturesMonster is the most 'socially active' soft drink brand
Are BMX, big waves and boobs the only way to make a splash on Facebook? And why are many big brands not on it?
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Analysis & FeaturesPosh squash brands defy the cooling cordials market
Squashes and cordials with ’moderate’ natural sugar content have hit the sweet spot as pocket squash sales rocket…
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Analysis & FeaturesMoney can grow on trees (or inside them at least)
Tree waters such as birch and maple could be destined for big things. The Grocer heads to Latvia to find out more about these unusual products
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Analysis & FeaturesTop 10 global launches: from pink Pepsi to artichoke water
With the help of Mintel, we’ve rounded up 10 of the hottest (and weirdest) soft drinks from around the world, from curry sausage flavour energy drinks to hemp ice tea.
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Analysis & FeaturesCold brew coffee is hotting up (and it's not just for hipsters)
It’s springing up in coffee houses across London, but does cold brew coffee really have mainstream potential?
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NewsWho's in need of a celebrity makeover?
Celebrities can deliver stunning sales, but what can you do if your stars start breaking bad?
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NewsInflation-measuring basket of goods adds protein powder, e-cigarettes
Food, drink and tobacco account for 27% of the products included in this year’s basket, more than any other sector
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NewsWaitrose and Co-op gear up for Mother's Day demand surge
Waitrose said in the past week it had seen gift cards rise 57% year-on-year, while Mother’s Day gifts were up 41%
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NewsShoplifting going unchallenged, claims MP
New report claims that fewer than one in ten incidents of shoplifting is reported to police
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Analysis & Features10 things you need to know about... frozen food
Frozen food is inferior to fresh, claim one in three Brits, and our squad of undercover shoppers says the frozen fixture is unclear and unhealthy. Meanwhile, freezer space in store is being squeezed. We’ve teamed up with retailers, brands and creative experts to find out how retailers can get shoppers skipping down the frozen aisle. Here’s how…
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Analysis & FeaturesRevealed: one in three say frozen food is inferior to fresh
Snobbery is rife in the frozen food aisle, with 30% of Brits (40% in the south west) saying ‘frozen food is for other people’
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Analysis & FeaturesCreative challenge: How to freshen up the frozen fixture
How can we retailers shoppers skipping down the frozen aisle? We’ve teamed up with retail design agency M Worldwide to come up with some answers…
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Analysis & FeaturesFrozen aisles get squeezed
Brands are adapting as the amount of in-store space dedicated to frozen falls
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Analysis & FeaturesBuyers Q&A: Posh frozen food will boom in 2015
We quiz buyers from M&S, The Co-op, Booths and Budgens on their pet hates, best launches and how the market will shape up in 2015
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Analysis & FeaturesPosh fish helps frozen sales thaw
Premium products are on the rise across the frozen aisles as consumers demand high quality
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Analysis & FeaturesFrozen planet: DIY pizza hits our global NPD top 10
Frozen sushi, peelable ice pops, chow mein burgers… we’ve trawled the world’s freezers to find the hottest innovation in frozen. Here’s our top 10…
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Analysis & FeaturesCreative challenge: Frozen ready meals can be sexy
How can frozen food players attract consumers that usually steer clear of the category and develop products to tap current trends in grocery?