Focusing on convenience
Hamilton based ice cream maker Equi’s has been gaining serious ground in the convenience channel.
Biting into Chorizo growth
Pepperami aims to bring more adults to the meat snacking category with the launch of Peperami Chorizo five packs.
Cadbury help make it yours
Mondelez has rolled out a new promotion across Cadbury Hot Chocolate.
Old Bru’s new can
A new, smaller packaging format for Irn-Bru 1901 is set to launch this month.
Ritter testing the waters
Last month saw German chocolate brand Ritter Sport trial its new Vegan Without Moo bar in the UK for the first time.
Shift to value is an opportunity
A shift towards lower priced tobacco has been one of the key category trends for a number of years now, but how has this affected the performance of tobacco accessories in convenience?
Mini launch for Magnum plant based
Unilever’s latest Magnum launch is tailor made for vegans and those looking to cut down on dairy consumption.
McCartney’s new ranges
The Hain Daniels Group has launched two new ranges under its plant-based Linda McCartney brand.
A taste of heaven on the go
Premier Foods has launched two new Angel Delight ready-to-eat dessert pots.
Good growth in small packages
Unlike confectionery and crisps, where large packs are gaining ground, smaller seems to be better when it comes to cigar category growth.
Breakfast bakery is big business
According to NielsenIQ Scantrack data for the year to 4 December 2021 (excluding the discounters) breakfast bakery products were worth £599 million in the UK, growing at 6.9% – a £38.7m uplift on the previous year.
Shareable breakfasts
SOCIAL media can have a huge effect on consumer trends across categories – from hospitality chefs making more use of ‘Instagram-friendly’ ingredients, to influencers shaping fashion trends.
Growing sales in the morning
BREAKFAST is big business in the UK, representing 19.8 billion meal occasions and eaten by 98% of adults – according to data from Kantar.
Sustainable porridge
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Hamlyns of Scotland is stepping up its sustainability efforts, with new packaging expected to launch later this year.
Bring café culture to convenience
PANDEMIC trends continue to affect the breakfast category and retailers that react to evolving demand will see the benefit on their bottom line.
Signal value to consumers
RISING energy prices and the spectre of inflation are likely to leave many consumers feeling price-conscious this year, meaning the cost will be a major consideration for shoppers in the convenience channel.
