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Comment & OpinionWant to be customer-driven? Stop relying on data alone
Data can mislead as easily as it informs, real insight comes from watching and listening to consumers as people, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsGrenade taps demand for textured snacks with Soft Core Protein Bar
Bars in Golden Caramel, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Double Chocolate are set to hit shelves from August
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NewsKellogg’s launches caramelised biscuit-flavoured Crunchy Nut cereal
Crunchy Nut’s caramelised biscuit variant follows January’s hot honey launch as Kellogg’s doubles down on non-HFSS NPD
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Comment & OpinionDubai chocolate, murky supply chains and the trouble with going viral
There’s arguably never been a viral food trend like Dubai chocolate. But in the race to fill their boots, could some chocolatiers have made an almost fatal mistake?
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NewsBoomers overtake Gen Z as ‘generation of moderation’, IWSR survey shows
The drinking rate among Gen Z legal drinking age consumers across 15 key markets has stabilised at 74%, up from 66% three years ago
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Comment & OpinionHealth, cacao and high-end vits – what the wellness crowd really want
Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place wellness festival offered a glimpse into what the wellness crowd want: health, indulgence and sustainable products with ‘clean’ ingredient lists
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NewsPremium products to drive $79bn expansion in petfood market over next decade
Industry analysts from Bloomberg Intelligence predicted the market would grow 70% to $192bn by 2035
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Comment & OpinionTurning today’s bean boom into long-term category growth
The consumer demand for beans is already there – the question is how will industry respond, asks Ben Freedman, campaign lead for Bang In Some Beans at the Food Foundation
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NewsWorld Cup ‘top-up shops’ boost retail sales despite heatwave
Top-up shops and online boosted retail spending during June, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor
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Comment & OpinionInstagram hype won't save a product that tastes bad
Food has become a status symbol, but hype without substance won’t earn a second purchase, says Anastasia Katie Terzeon, managing partner at St Luke’s
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Household, Hygiene & Personal Care
Cleanliness in the home and personal care have become increasingly linked to overall wellbeing, with shoppers seeking out products that offer pleasant fragrance, natural ingredients and sustainable packaging, alongside the key attribute of performance.
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NewsJollyes sales grow after ‘ambitious’ store and range investment
Jollyes is in the midst of an ambitious expansion plan to double its store estate over the next five years
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Analysis & Features10 charts explaining Brits’ plans for Christmas snacks
We’ve been talking turkey with a panel of 1,000 shoppers to find out how Brits’ eating habits change at Christmas
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Category ReportConfectionery trends 2026: Why sweets are getting a better-for-you rebrand
How are confectioners responding to HFSS rules? And which trends are driving change in sweets?
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NewsMentos makes jelly sweets debut with Experimentos mix and match bag
The launch was aimed at Gen Z consumers, who Mentos describes as the ‘most experimental confectionery consumers in the market’
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NewsConvenience sales hit record highs in May and June heatwaves
The sector’s sales were boosted by £30m in May, with June’s hot weather fuelling a further spike, according to specialist convenience insight agency Talysis
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Oral Care: 15 August 2026
Who are the brands adding premium products that promise greater efficacy?
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Promotional FeaturesReaping the rewards: how smart brands can leverage supermarket loyalty
Smart tech has turned simple loyalty programmes into sophisticated data-driven growth platforms. So how can brands successfully leverage them to get closer to customers?
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Comment & OpinionHave your insights become ultra-processed?
Just as shoppers question what’s in their food, brands must question what’s behind their data, says Patrick Young, UK MD at PRS In Vivo
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Pizza: 15 August 2026
Has an uncertain out-of-home sector been a boon to grocery pizza?