Reports of the sober student are wide of the mark, according to a major study of UK students by alcohol marketing experts YesMore Agency and student marketing specialists Hype Collective. The research spanned seven focus groups at universities across the country and a follow up survey of 1000 further interviewees. The research was also informed […]
The UK is facing an environmental crisis caused by the nations ever increasing coffee consumption, according to analysis from Halo Coffee – the British brand behind the world’s first home compostable paper-based coffee capsule. Sales of coffee capsules in the UK continue to rise. It is estimated that a billion capsules will be consumed […]
Food and drinks companies will need to keep up with the endless list of food and drink ‘I wants’ in order to connect with Generation Z consumers (Gen Zers) determined to express themselves through what they buy, according to the latest report from FUTURES, the new service from just-food and just-drinks. Connecting with Generation Z, the […]
A recent survey of 1,015 people across the UK has revealed what Brits want to see in their fried breakfasts. The research, undertaken by luxury London hotelier, Guoman Hotels, asked respondents to select items they wanted to see in their fry up from 17 options. The most popular items to include in a seven-item breakfast were: Bacon (74%) […]
Adverts that target children in online video games, apps, social media and other digital platforms are fuelling the obesity crisis and need to be regulated, according to a new evidence dossier published by the World Obesity Federation. Powerful targeting techniques that track children’s online behaviour – including their browsing history, location, preferences, “likes” and even their emotions […]
With only a few weeks to go until Mad Friday (21st December), the busiest night of the year for festive celebrations, Barclaycard’s new ‘Food for Thought’ study reveals that a restaurant’s social media presence is now more important than ever for drawing in diners at Christmas. The company, which processes nearly half of the nation’s credit and […]
Launching December 4, new research conducted by independent creative agency Initials has found alcoholic drinks consumers are switching to challenger brands in their droves, with over two thirds of respondents saying being exposed to a multitude of marketing messages was making them less loyal to established brands. The findings expose harsh truths established brands must […]
A survey published today reveals that 43 per cent of people – and 52 per cent of 36 to 45-year olds – eat less meat than they used to as the growing popularity of veganism gains momentum. The ‘Refuelling Rituals’ survey – unveiled by international customer experience and branding agency I-AM – also highlights the […]
For a while now it has been suggested that the nation was turning it’s back on tea in favour of coffee, which has undoubtedly soared in popularity in recent years, but this new report delves into the industry and concludes that the market is indeed changing but the future is definitely bright for tea. The […]
Sales of Italian delicacies and wines in the UK are up, despite a slowdown due to “Brexit effects.” Global sales of Italian food and wines are set to break the €40 billion mark, if growth continues to mirror the first eight months of 2018. Sales are up 9.1 per cent vis-a-vis 2017 for the sector, […]