All Trends articles – Page 8
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Comment & OpinionWhy we need to look beyond the headline stats in 2022
Headline figures on sales and inflation hide what is happening beneath the surface, says Kieran South, SVP UK at IRI
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Comment & Opinion
Forget Veganuary. Let’s talk about Regenuary and the power of regenerative farming
The drive to eat plant-based diets obscures the importance of how processed and unsustainable our food is – whether vegan or not, says Jeff Webster, co-founder at Hunter & Gather
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Comment & Opinion
How retailers and suppliers can lock in loyalty in the era of inflation
The multiple pressures on disposable incomes could see shoppers behaving even more differently, says John Nevens of Bridgethorne
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Analysis & Features
Natural ingredients, simple swaps and year-round habits: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to Veganuary
As Veganuary kicks off, organisers are once again expecting record sign-ups in the UK. So which region is most likely to engage? To what extent are long-term habits formed? And which products benefit most? Lumina research for The Grocer uncovers the key behaviours
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Comment & Opinion
Will supply problems batter brands that need to be seen this Veganuary?
Many new shoppers will be entering the category this month, with the brands they choose likely to form the basis of longer-lasting habits
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Podcast
UK Convenience Retail in 2022: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Our experts look to the year ahead and highlight three trends that we believe will impact UK convenience retail in 2022 and beyond
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Comment & Opinion
Which pandemic shopper habits are sticking in this year’s Top Products Survey?
Uncertainty abounds but new consumer habits are becoming clearer to see, says Rachel White, NielsenIQ MD UK & Ireland
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Analysis & Features
The Grocer’s Top Products Survey 2021: who’s up, who’s down – and our overview of the key trends
Covid, Brexit costs and shortages in labour and material have caused chaos in grocery this year. Which sectors are best placed to deal with the inflationary storm on the horizon in 2022?
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Comment & Opinion
How Christmas dinner reflects UK consumers’ changing attitudes
Trends for less meat and booze are likely to be reflected on the Christmas dinnertable this year
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News
Accolade Wines launches ‘on tap’ Vino Società brand
The brand has debuted with a pair of 1.5-litre bag-in-box SKUs
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Comment & Opinion
Listen to what shoppers say on sustainability, even if they can’t always follow through
It’s well known there’s a gap between what shoppers say and do about sustainability choices, but we have to start somewhere, says Carol McNaughton Nicholls, associate partner at Britain Thinks
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News
Alcohol-free spirits sales rocket in the run-up to festivities
Diageo’s recently launched non-alcoholic versions of its top spirit brands have stolen the lion’s share of sales in the supermarkets
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Comment & Opinion
What’s the outlook for animal protein over the course of 2022?
Another volatile year for the sector also presents opportunities, says Justin Sherrard, Rabobank’s global strategist for animal protein
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Comment & Opinion
Shopper understanding will determine who survives inflationary pressures
Retailers that identify real-time data insights and translate them into meaningful action are most likely to win the race with shoppers, says Kieran South, senior vice-president, UK at IRI
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News
Discounted fruit & veg drive healthier shopping habits, study shows
Research found reducing the price of fruit & veg for four weeks was key to increasing both the amount sold and the variety of purchases
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Comment & Opinion
Booming plant-based brands should heed the category’s US slowdown
Product overload and health concerns have slowed growth of the meat-free market in the US
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News
Champagne sales rocket by a third as in-person gatherings return
Brits bought the equivalent of an extra 2.3 million litres
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Comment & Opinion
What Kantar data tells us about Christmas 2021 shopping
With 45 shopping days to go until the big event, there has been an uptick in sales of turkeys and Christmas puddings
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News
Waitrose 2021/2022 Food & Drink report: top trends, facts and findings
This year’s Food & Drink report provides a glimpse into how consumer habits shifted as we emerged from the pandemic
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News
Veg Power: More needs to be done to promote seasonal veg to shoppers
The campaign said shoppers suffered from a ”significant education deficit” on the merits and availability of seasonal produce
