10 June 2019

Easter this year was a hot one, putting shoppers in a good mood for entertaining, but in a less traditional way.

10 June 2019

Mother’s Day was widely celebrated this year as 76% of us treated our mums, according to research by Kantar.

10 June 2019

Menus are growing as they cater for more dietary needs. Meat-free is increasing its share of dishes but protein still takes the lions share.

5 June 2019

We spend £1.6bn a year on home baking in the UK, but it’s a category in decline. The potential market for pre-packed flour and butter is large...

4 June 2019

Dairy is performing strongly in foodservice, despite a difficult market

21 May 2019

How usage of home delivery differs by age and how best to tailor your offering

9 May 2019

The dairy sector, and liquid milk specifically, is often seen as a category under attack. From plant-based alternatives to changing habits, what are the drivers of change and what are the best strategies to retain consumers in the category?

1 May 2019

But price is still a key barrier, highlighting the need to justify its price premium

30 April 2019

With rising food insecurity, an increasing amount of leftovers are hitting our stomachs, rather than hitting the bottom of the bin.

9 April 2019

Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to treat ourselves and our loved ones, particularly with food.

18 March 2019

Oat products have seen increased new product development in the UK over the last 4 years. This is good news for oat farmers who could benefit from increased demand.

15 March 2019

Over the last 25 years, the number of independent butchers in the UK has reduced by 60%. However, this has now steadied as consumers are increasingly willing to shop based on factors other than convenience and price.

13 March 2019

Data suggests consumers are less sensitive to butter prices as prices increase

13 March 2019

The value of the eating-out market is in decline. Tailored offerings are key to appeal to consumer segments.

8 March 2019

Strategies are being put in place to minimise disruption

6 March 2019

Scratch cooking is on the rise. Brexit, higher inflation and increasing prices could be contributing to the trend.

6 March 2019

Increased demand for sausages and bacon, especially at breakfast, has helped to boost pig meat performance in the eating out market.

25 February 2019

The food delivery market has seen double digit growth in the last year as new players enter the market and expand the offering

22 February 2019

This year was particularly strong for smaller roasting joint sizes, party food and fresh cream

7 February 2019

Britain’s love for Cheddar still continues to dominate the cheese market, but continental cheese is getting a boost and consumers don’t need to go far to satisfy their taste for the exotic.

Tap into opportunities for meat, dairy and potatoes across Asia by exploring its diverse and changing needs

Chinese consumers are becoming increasingly wealthy and their dietary patterns are changing. We take a look at how these changes are affecting demand for imported food and where the opportunities lie for exporters to China.

The United States has some of the highest levels of food consumption in the world. We discover how their desire for low cost but high quality affect consumer demand and how premium British products could stand out in this highly competitive market.

Japan's consumers are wealthy, highly urbanised and ageing. They seek convenient meals to fit around their busy lives and have a strong interest in health and wellbeing. We identify opportunities in Japan for exporters of British foods.

As Brexit draws closer, we hear much about the opportunities new export markets present for British food and farming products.