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  1. Department: Food

Summer sizzlers | In focus: Summer food and drink

The barbecue season represents a huge commercial opportunity for independent retailers. Even though the UK’s climate is unpredictable, the demand for barbecue-related products – from burgers and sauces to buns and condiments – consistently drives sales during the warmer months. The core barbecue season runs… This story continues at Summer sizzlers | In focus: Summer […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Cadbury launches ‘Gift a First Gig’ promotion

Cadbury has announced a partnership with Academy Music Group, Ticketmaster and Camp Bestival presented by Debenhams, to launch its ‘Gift a First Gig’ promotion. Customers can enter by visiting @CadburyUK on Instagram to nominate someone who deserves their first gig experience. The initiative will run… This story continues at Cadbury launches ‘Gift a First Gig’ […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Lidl GB announces launch of new surplus food redistribution trial in partnership with Neighbourly and Olio

Lidl GB has ramped up its partnership with Neighbourly, introducing a new trial with the food sharing app Olio to redistribute more surplus food.  Managed by Neighbourly, the model introduces Olio’s Food Waste Hero network as an extra layer to support the discounter’s primary charity partners. Using the free Olio app, registered Food Waste Heroes […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Amazon Now expands to dozens of cities across the US including Houston, Seattle, Atlanta, Denver and Orlando

Amazon has announced the roll-out of its on demand delivery service Amazon Now to dozens of cities and millions of customers across the US. The offering, which provides thousands of fresh groceries, everyday household essentials, and locally relevant items in about 30 minutes or less, is now widely available in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, and […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Snacking Rewired: Why Gen Z Is Replacing Legacy Brands—and What It Will Take to Win Them Back

The shift away from legacy snack brands is not a passing preference cycle—it is a structural reset in how younger consumers define value, trust, and quality in food. What is emerging is a measurable reordering of the snack category, driven by ingredient transparency, functional nutrition, and price-value recalibration. At the center of this shift is […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Mars Wrigley launches new Twix Hazelnut flavour  

Mars Wrigley has expanded its Twix range with the launch of Twix Hazelnut. The launch features the three-layer combination of chocolate, biscuit and caramel with the addition of hazelnut flavour. It will be supported by a major consumer activation launching in early July under the… This story continues at Mars Wrigley launches new Twix Hazelnut […]
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  1. Department: Food

Country Choice unveils new Swan Bakery branding and sweet bakery lines

Country Choice has given its Swan Bakery brand a new look and introduced new bakery lines. A spokesperson said: “The refresh is designed to ensure that retailers with any size of store can create an in-store bakery offer that feels inviting and, at the same… This story continues at Country Choice unveils new Swan Bakery […]
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  1. Department & Category

Worth Reading:  The Debate Over Ultra-Processed Foods

The New York Times over the weekend wrote that “for the food industry, which is already seeing demand for many of its products soften as some consumers cut back on spending while others use weight-loss drugs, the debate about what an ultraprocessed food is or isn’t has potentially far-reaching consequences.” The subject is top of […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Ready-2-Eat vs Heat-N-Eat: Should Prepared Food Come With Calorie Counts?

  The “grocerant” economy—fresh prepared meals sold in grocery, convenience, and hybrid retail formats—is no longer a niche. It’s a primary consumption channel. As consumers increasingly substitute restaurant visits with Ready-2-Eat (RTE) and Heat-N-Eat (HNE) meals, one question keeps surfacing: Should prepared foods come with calorie counts—everywhere, every time? The Big Shift: Prepared Food Is […]
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  1. Department: Food

10 Healthy Kids Meals You Can Actually Order at a Drive-Thru

  Let’s be precise: most fast-food kids meals are not inherently healthy. However, when constructed correctly—leveraging portion control, lean protein, and fiber—they can meet reasonable nutritional thresholds for children. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma WA based Foodservice Solutions® thinks the Drive Thru should not ever be eliminated from your choice of What’s For Dinner. […]
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  1. Department: Food

Baker Street announces reformulated recipes and brand refresh

Baker Street, part of St Pierre Groupe, has announced a major product reformulation and brand refresh across its core rolls range. The updated recipes apply to Baker Street’s six Burger Buns, six Seeded Burger Buns, six Mega Seeded Burger Buns and four Hot Dog Rolls.… This story continues at Baker Street announces reformulated recipes and […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Extra launches Extra Plus  

Gum brand Extra has launched Extra Plus in unique flavours that aim to ‘bring a new chewing experience to the category’. “Today’s under 30s are living in an increasingly busy world, navigating daily pressures of work, study and social media, all while trying to make their mark and enjoy life,” said… This story continues at Extra launches Extra Plus   Or just […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Industry analysts respond to latest food inflation figures

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.3% in the 12 months to March 2026, up from 3.0% in the 12 months to February with food inflation rising 3.7%. Meat, fish, confectionery and soft drinks have been the most affected categories. Responding to the data,… This story continues at Industry analysts respond to latest food […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Cadbury &More gets a new look and adds Biscoff variant

Indulgent range Cadbury &More is relaunching with a new design and the addition of Cadbury &More Biscoff. New Cadbury &More Biscoff comes after the launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk Biscoff in 2025, which is now said to be worth £24m. Cadbury &More Biscoff features a… This story continues at Cadbury &More gets a new look […]
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  1. Department: Food

Your Views:   Backlashes

We had a story the other day about how Target plans to adjust its approach to grocery by focusing more on specialized products, and moving away from the something-for-everyone strategy. I was, to say the least, dubious. In wrote, ion part: The thing is, it isn’t easier to be an effective specialty food retailer.  It’s […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Plans For NYC-Owned Grocery Stores Take Shape

The New York Times reports that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is beginning to lay out his plans for city-owned grocery stores, looking to fulfill a core campaign promise he made during last year’s election. According to the story, Mamdani said the plan is to open all the stores before the end of his […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Toffifee launches on-pack promotion offering shoppers a year of streaming

Toffifee has launched its biggest on-pack promotion yet, giving shoppers the chance to win a year of streaming and thousands of movie codes that bring family movie nights to life. Running from 1st May 2026 to 24th July 2026 across Toffifee 125g packs in all… This story continues at Toffifee launches on-pack promotion offering shoppers […]
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  1. Department: Food

Haribo unveils new Rhubarb & Custard share bags for the convenience sector

Haribo has launched new Rhubarb & Custard Rolls in 140g PMP sharing bags. The launch is specifically tailored to the convenience and impulse sector, where share bags are seen by the brand as a dominant format. Duncan Tyrrell, head of category at Haribo UK, says:… This story continues at Haribo unveils new Rhubarb & Custard […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Reoccurring Customer Visits Drive Incremental Revenue Faster

  The growth algorithm across all sectors of food retail—restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery service delis—has converged on one immutable truth according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®:  frequency of visits is the most reliable driver of incremental revenue and long-term profitability. What was once a convenience-store insight is now […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

What Goes Around Comes Around: Why “Back to Basics” Is Winning the Modern Plate

  In foodservice, trends rarely disappear. They cycle, evolve, and return with sharper relevance. In 2026, one of the most telling examples is the resurgence of traditional cooking fats such as butter, lard, and beef tallow. This shift is not driven by nostalgia alone. It is supported by clear, data-backed consumer demand, particularly among younger […]
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  1. Department: Food

Barratt Sweet Shop launches limited-edition Super Mario Galaxy Movie range

Barratt Sweet Shop has announced a brand new launch of limited edition confectionery, inspired by the upcoming launch of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Available in stores now ahead of the highly anticipated movie release on the 1 April, the new range brings a playful,… This story continues at Barratt Sweet Shop launches limited-edition Super […]
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  1. Department: Food

Co-op opens 11th store with EG on the Move

A Co-op franchise store opened this week at a new EG on the Move roadside service station in Essex. The Co-op and petrol station in Norton Heath, Chelmsford, also includes a Greggs bakery. Co-op’s store will offer meal deals, self-service Starbucks coffee, bakery products, fresh,… This story continues at Co-op opens 11th store with EG […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

You Heard It Here First: 7 Mintel Predictions Realized at Expo West 2026 

Expo West 2026 offered a clear reflection of several long-running shifts Mintel has been tracking across health, nutrition, and consumer expectations. What stood out most this year was less about flavor innovation and more about a reorientation toward how the body feels—physically, emotionally, and even metabolically. Many of the dominant themes at the show mapped […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Smint invests in new OOH and sampling campaign

Smint has launched an out-of-home campaign designed to accelerate awareness, trial and deliver long-term growth for retailer refreshment sales. Live from 23rd March until 5th April, the creative will target commuters on their daily journey to work, with media placements across London and the South.… This story continues at Smint invests in new OOH and […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Ritter Sport roadshow hits the road

Ritter Sport hits the road with ‘Quality Chocolate Squared’ tour that aims to target millions of new shoppers. Ritter Sport UK is taking its biggest physical marketing activation in six years on the road, launching a seven-week national tour designed to introduce hundreds of thousands… This story continues at Ritter Sport roadshow hits the road […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

At Nvidia’s GTC, Jensen Huang Will Have to Sell AI to an Increasingly Skeptical Public

As Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang takes the stage at his company’s flagship GTC event on Monday, the stakes will be especially high. Nvidia’s annual conference is always a major moment for the company’s products and roadmap, but this year GTC will look more like a legitimacy test for the next phase of AI buildout. Nvidia’s […]
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  1. Department & Category

How the Grocerant Niche Is Reshaping the $1.5 Trillion U.S. Foodservice Industry

Portability, Fresh Prepared Foods, and the Power of the 5 P’s Fresh prepared foods, Ready-2-Eat meals, and Heat-N-Eat solutions have quietly become one of the most disruptive forces in the modern food industry. What once lived inside the supermarket deli department has evolved into a cross-channel foodservice ecosystem that spans grocery stores, warehouse clubs, convenience […]
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Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide

Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […]
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