Tag: Mark Thomson

cheese

Becoming a cheese nation of softies?

WHETHER it’s to serve with crackers at the end of a dinner party or to shove under the grill for an emergency late-night munch,...

Health is the driver

Consumers opt for free-from products even when they don’t have allergies DESPITE the nation’s reputation for having an unhealthy diet, Scots are now spending £29.6m...
Mark Thomson

Scots soft drinks fans show their independent spirit

WHETHER we call it ginger, juice or a bottle of skoosh, Brits, and especially Scots, are ensuring that the soft drinks category continues to...

Oils mixed – sales update

European sales pressure prevent olive oil price hikes. Kantar sees sales slip overall but specialist oils provide a bright spot THE olive oil shortage predicted...
Kantar Worldpanel business unit director Mark Thomson

What do we know about Scotland?

Scotland has a distinct grocery and convenience store scene. In home-produced items and other products we have our own preferences and we spend more...
Mark Thomson, Kantar Worldpanel

Scotland sticks with brands

IN a sandwich, toasted under the grill or grated on top of pasta, cheddar remains the most popular type of cheese in Britain, accounting...
Will we have a long-awaited hot summer? If we do it’s important to realise which product cateogories bring in most of their cash in the hot months. Mark Thomson, business unit director of Kantar Worldpanel, explains the summer shift.

Turning up the heat – Summer spenders

Will we have a long-awaited hot summer? If we do it’s important to realise which product cateogories bring in most of their cash in...
Mark Thomson, business unit director of Kantar Worldpanel looks at consumer trends in biscuits and cakes.

Scots shoppers take the biscuit

Mark Thomson, business unit director of Kantar Worldpanel looks at consumer trends in biscuits and cakes. SHOPPERS in Scotland still go for traditional favourites like...