Pilgrim swaps beef for peas
Pilgrim Food Masters has swapped out meat for pea protein with the launch of Rollover Meat-Free Burgers.
Big demand for dairy free
Dairy-free fever is spreading in the UK. Kantar data for the year to 5 September revealed 45% volume sales growth for dairy-free spreads, with the category now valued at £49.6m annually in the UK.
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?
Gluten free and vegan friendly
VEGAN snack brand Crave has expanded its snack range with the launch of two new SKUs.
Energising summer
Red Bull has unveiled the latest limited edition flavour in its seasonal Editions range.
Grouse soars onto online store
A NEW bird has joined The Famous Grouse’s flock, with the launch of The Famous One.
Wine still winning in the off trade
CONSUMERS have welcomed the end of Covid restrictions with open arms, but retailers now have to make sure they don’t lose out as many customers rediscover the hospitality sector.
Trends move in a margin direction
Value has been the key trend driving shopper behaviour in the tobacco category for some time now – and it has had a knock-on effect for accessories.
Mimicking meat
THERE has been an explosion of plant-based NPD over the last few years and now meat snacking brand Fridge Raiders is getting in on the act.
Olive opportunity
Convenience retailers are missing a trick in the oil category, according to Euro Food Brands – the firm behind Bertolli Olive Oil.
Marketing blitz for ElfBar
Disposable vape brand ElfBar has launched its first outdoor advertising campaign in the UK.
NPD taps into current trends
For many students leaving home, cooking dinner all by themselves could be one of the most daunting tasks of the academic year.
Support for the youth
TANGO has agreed a long-term partnership with The Prince’s Trust.
Brunch big business for spreads
APPETITE for brunch is only growing, giving retailers and brands the chance to generate some incremental sales.
Packing a new punch
Boost Drinks has responded to consumer demand by adding a fourth flavour to its Juic’d 500ml can range – Tropical Fruit Sour Punch.
Selection builds from the core
Whitley Neill has expanded into the low and no alcohol category for the first time with four new 0.0% variants.
