Growth driver – Soft drinks are helping expand the convenience channel Jun 15, 2025 Category Reports Overall soft drinks was valued at £3,117m in the 52 weeks ending 23.03.25, according to…
Industry revolution – The disposables ban will radically change the vaping category Jun 15, 2025 Category Reports The Single Use Vapes ban represents one of the biggest shake ups that the UK…
Convenience dominates – Convenience stores are a major retail channel for confectionery, great news for wholesalers Jun 15, 2025 Category Reports The UK confectionery sector is experiencing growth due to a combination of factors, including the…
Simple and affordable – Bread provides shoppers a healthy balanced diet Jun 15, 2025 Bakery In the bakery category, value increased slightly by +1.0% in the 52 weeks ending 23.03.25,…
Quick and easy solutions – Consumers are demanding a convenient and nutritious breakfast May 17, 2025 Breakfast Breakfast is a major driver of bread and bakery sales in retail, including independent convenience…
Premiumisation drives alcohol – Consumers are looking for better quality and authentic drinks May 17, 2025 Beers The beer landscape has been on a continual journey of premiumisation for a while now,…
Café culture – Consumers are embracing both hot beverages and RTD cold coffee Apr 13, 2025 Category Reports The growth of the UK hot beverages and RTD cold coffee sector is driven by…
Food to Go resurgence – Workers are back in the office and they want a quick and convenient lunch Apr 13, 2025 Category Reports The resurgence of commuters has significantly bolstered the demand for food-to-go options, including convenient lunch…
Flavour fuels sales – NPD and new flavours are helping grow the soft drinks and bottled waters category Apr 13, 2025 Category Reports In the UK soft drinks sector, there is a strong consumer interest in new flavours,…
Price confidence – Price marked packs let shoppers know they are not being overcharged Mar 12, 2025 Category Reports It continues to be important for convenience retailers to demonstrate value across the store. One…