Croissants on an autumn roll
AUTUMN sees a rise in the purchase of hot baked goods, according to specialist supplier Lantmännen Unibake UK.
“As temperatures drop, we see a...
Grown-ups say cheese
Adults look to the chiller cabinet, and to dried fruit, nuts and seeds, when they’re hunting down a snack.
ADULT nibblers are said to be...
Sweet memories
Names and tastes from the past – brought up to date – aim to be perfect sharing option for modern families
NOSTALGIC parents planning a...
Sofa nights set to snowball
THE return of darker evenings and family-oriented TV shows will see an increase in big nights in, sweet treats maker Lees of Scotland says....
Some like it hot
COOKED breakfasts are said to remain a popular weekend choice. According to Kerry Foods, brand owner of Wall’s, quoting Kantar Worldpanel, they account...
Activia’s fruity additions
DANONE-owned brand Activia is focusing on fruit, two times over.
The firm has launched a new range, Activia Fruit Fusions, and added more fruit flavours...
Singularly moving up
CHILLED single-serve is the fastest-growing sub-category in juice and juice drinks. That’s the word from Refresco Gerber, which says the singles are up 5.6%...
Long live the shakes
Mr Sherick’s Shakes – claimed to be the first UK milkshake brand aimed at adults – has extended the shelf life of its dessert-inspired...
Back-to-school activity well underway
SPAR stores across the UK began running back-to-school activity last month with supporting POS materials for retailers, as well as Spar Live radio...
The pie’s the limit
PORK pies and sausage rolls have been traditional lunch options since pastry was invented in the 17th century.
Today’s versions have been updated, sized and...
Jacob’s alternative – it’s a cracker
CONSUMERS who are weary of sandwiches are the target for United Biscuits’ latest innovation: Jacob’s Crispbreads, launched earlier this year.
Hena Chanda- rana, trade communications...
Against the grains
POPCORN and rice-based treats are said to be achieving substantial sales growth. Propercorn reckons it now sells 1m packs a month, and the...
Cheese escapes from sliced bread
WHEN it comes to packed lunches, cheese is no longer confined to the inside of a sandwich. Adults and children both appreciate a cheesy...
Sweet to the end
BRITS spent £1.3bn on sweet treats to slip into a lunchbox last year. According to Premier Foods, which has the Mr Kipling brand among...
Free-from – part of the everyday lunch?
FREE-from’s move to the mainstream continues with Tesco’s launch of a gluten-free sandwich range in May.
Made by specialist supplier Genius, the fillings are cheese...
Quick time
Whether it’s for snacks or meals, consumers want their pasta pronto and their rice and noodles even faster.
SPEED appears to be increasingly important ...
