Bowl over shoppers
The rise in hybrid working after the pandemic is something retailers should look to capitalise on, reckons Weetabix.
Dole-ing out fruit options
Fruit is the fourth most popular breakfast food after cereal, bakery and porridge, according to data from Mintel.
Red Bull flies ahead with PMPs
Price and value are the second biggest drivers for consumers behind taste and flavour when selecting an energy drink from the shelf, according to research.
Crafting solutions for sales
The year ahead has plenty of consumers concerned about their wallets. As such, there will be plenty looking to cut out or replace certain luxuries that might be too expensive to carry on.
Catchers of the rye
With wellbeing high on the agenda, people will be looking to make healthier but affordable choices, reckons Mark Frossell, referring to the Baker Street brand.
A substitute in for Spain
Meat alternatives firm Squeaky Bean has launched its new Cooking Chorizo Style Sausage.
Gifting to suit every demand
Opportunities for chocolate gifting are in high demand during the first quarter of the year.
A Berry-ed selection
Finsbury Food Group has kicked off the new year with three new cake launches.
Roots return to UK stores
Food-to-go brand Urban Eat’s Roots range has sprouted back up in stores.
Swizzels keeps retailers sweet
Sweet maker Swizzels has put a lot of time and effort into making sure it is doing its bit to help c-store retailers.
Curious new launch
Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) brand Fruittella has expanded into the jelly category for the first time.
Bring on the flavours
Heineken UK has published its first-ever cider report, which includes insights into shopper preferences.
It’s Xtreme-ly popular
Imperial Tobacco reckons its Rizla Xtreme Flavour Cards range is a must-stock for retailers as the firm says it has been extremely well received by both the trade and consumers.
A freedom of choice
Health continues to remain at the forefront of many consumers’ minds, with the Covid-19 pandemic fuelling this to new heights.
Shop for the future
Financial concerns have consumers considering all products they choose to buy.
Rustling up deals…
Savvy shopping is no longer just the domain of those on a tight budget and the convenience channel will benefit by continuing to offer PMPs, reckons Kepak.
