According to Confectionery 2014, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, the UK confectionery market grew by 4.1% in 2013. This is an encouraging outlook considering the threats, demands and constraints of inflation, innovation and imitation currently affecting the UK marketplace. Despite the onset of a gradual economic recovery, high prices, particularly […]
On the evening of Tuesday, March 25, Stella Artois held a celebration at Lafayette Townhouse in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood to launch a global pilot program aiming to bring its best-in-class draft experience to the world’s home bars. The evening was hosted by the actor Jake Johnson, star of New Girl on FOX and a home-bar […]
According to Meat and Meat Products 2014, a new Market Report from market intelligence provider Key Note, rising industry costs and inflation led to market growth of 6.9% between 2012 and 2013. Yet these factors disguised a gradually declining demand for meat in the UK, based on increasing prices and the exposure of the horsemeat […]
Nutritionist have revealed a number of surprising facts about some of the most common beverages. According to a recent report very few people know what exactly is contained in what they drink. The truth is the drinking culture isn’t going away anytime soon and although people have different preferences when it comes to beverages, the […]
As obesity amongst younger people spreads, compulsory cooking lessons are back on the menu in the UK for pupils from September 2014. The news may represent a timely recipe for the health of the younger generation, as latest research from Mintel reveals just 30% of those aged 16-24 feel confident in the kitchen, compared to […]
Research by Costa has revealed that over a third of dating Brits are ditching the traditional bar meet-ups with potential love interests. In fact, according to the research revealed today, over a fifth (21%) of Brits believe the best place to bag Mr or Mrs Right is a coffee shop and over a third (36%) […]
Key Note’s 2014 Market Update, Fruit Juices, Energy & Juice Drinks, analyses the UK market for juice drinks, energy drinks and fruit juices. All three subsectors are extremely popular, with vast product ranges catering to almost every taste and budget. Energy drinks are particularly resilient, displaying outstanding growth in recent years despite a challenging economic […]
China has become the world’s biggest red wine consuming nation reveals new data published in the run up to the Vinexpo Asia-Pacific wine and spirits exhibition to be held in Hong Kong on May 27-29 this year. The disclosure knocks France and Italy – previous leaders – into second and third places for the consumption […]
When it comes to coffee it seems only the best will do, as new research from Mintel finds a growing number of Brits looking to recreate café-quality coffee within the comfort of their own home. In a report looking at the market for small kitchen appliances sales of hot beverage makers (mainly coffee makers) are […]
Costa has been named the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop for its fourth consecutive year after industry experts Allegra published their annual Project Cafe13 UK report for 2013. 48% of consumers named Costa as their favourite coffee shop, a figure that has increased by almost 10% on last year’s result. Jason Cotta, Managing Director Costa UK […]