The beverage industry has changed significantly in the past year, creating new opportunities for brands and retailers across the market, according to new analysis from Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behaviour. Launched today, the ‘Sector Spotlight: Beverages – What we drink, what we think’ analysis highlights several trends throughout the FMCG beverage industry, […]
A study recently published in the renowned journal Nature and Science of Sleep shows that consuming concentrated beetroot juice can improve sleep quality for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) patients. This patient group was chosen because they often struggle with sleep. However, the results of the study may also be good news for others who are struggling with sleep quality.
You can’t ‘beet’ a good night’s sleep – Concentrated Beetroot juice can improve sleep
Hospitality operators working flat out to deal with the challenges of the tightening of Covid restrictions will also have to cope with a series of challenges set to disrupt supply in the coming months, warns buying specialist Lynx Purchasing Planning for uncertainty could well be the definition of the ‘new normal’ for hospitality, says Lynx, as it publishes […]
m.economy research from mud orange reveals British Muslims’ views on food and drink branding, and how shifting lifestyles are impacting their consumption habits.
Mud orange, the award-winning creative agency helping brands to connect with diverse audiences, today launches findings from its first m.economy research on food and drink. The never previously explored insights reveal British Muslims’ motivations, behaviours and attitudes towards dining, grocery shopping, alcohol-free drinking and more. The findings also explore how British Muslims culture and lifestyle choices are rapidly […]
Sales of frozen food have continued to surge and increased by £221m in the last three months (w/e 6 Sept) according to the latest statistics from Kantar and the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF). The growth in sales follows an increase of £285m in the previous 12-week period from the end of March to 14 […]
TabMo research offers insight into post-pandemic consumer behaviour for food-related retailers
Mobile-first advertising company TabMo has launched a comprehensive research report looking at consumer behaviour before and during the lockdown. The study aims to help brands and advertising agencies plan their short and mid-term retail marketing strategies during these exceptional times. UK Shopping Habits Before, During and After the Coronavirus Lockdown provides the following key insight for food and drink […]
● New data reveals British survey participants are planning to spend an impressive 16 hours per week socialising outdoors this summer, with over 70% saying staying in the open air is the easiest way to ensure social distancing
● The Great British Garden Party is making a comeback according to over three quarters of British respondents (78%), with summer cocktails and BBQ’d sausages top of the priority list for a sensational soirée
● More than 60% plan to enjoy a cocktail or mocktail outside as part of their summer plans, with ‘cocktails in a can’ and ‘cocktails-to-go’ set for a 2020 ‘moment’ according to Bacardi
New research commissioned by family-owned spirits company, Bacardi*, shows that following months of quarantine and limited social gatherings, the al fresco summer soirée will be top of the agenda, with more than a third (39%) saying they plan to spend more time socialising and enjoying drinks outdoors this summer compared to last year. In fact, […]
According to a recent survey conducted by vegan cheese alternative producer MozzaRisella, over 45 percent of meat eaters are planning to reduce their meat consumption over the course of next year. The survey completed by respondents of various eating preferences has revealed that in addition to this, 49 percent of flexitarians are intending to further reduce meat going forward.
The multi-generational survey has highlighted that whilst veganism is often seen as a generational trend, the opposite is true. According to the survey, Generation X (those born between 1965 and 1979), are leading the way in veganism, followed by Millennials and Baby Boomers. The key driver for diet choices are health and environment, followed by […]
Top 100 eating out brands revealed in new research by Savanta
The Top 100 Most Loved US Eating Out Brands has been unveiled by Savanta, with chicken sandwich chain, Chick-fil-A, taking the number one spot. The Top 100 is based on 60,000 interviews with diners through Savanta’s market intelligence platform, BrandVue Eating Out; the largest customer tracking engine on the market. Chick-fil-A is followed by Starbucks, at number two, Olive Garden, Krispy Kreme […]
The idea of growing meat outside an animal has been around for a long time. In 1931, Winston Churchill wrote that by the 1980s “we shall escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or wing, by growing these parts separately under a suitable medium.” Although his timing was […]
