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World in motion | In focus: World foods (opens the original)
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By Johanna Thomson in Category Management 6th August 2026 Britain’s food culture has never been more international. From quick weekday take-aways to restaurant dining and home cooking, consumers are embracing flavours from around the globe, creating opportunities for retailers to stock products that reflect changing tastes. “There is a growing demand for world food flavours, especially among the younger age groups,” says Bing-yu Lee, general manager at Kikkoman UK. “Key factors driving growth in
Plant power | In focus: Speciality diets (opens the original)
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By Johanna Thomson in Category Management 5th August 2026 Speciality diets have moved firmly into the retail mainstream in the UK, with convenience retailers expanding ranges to meet growing consumer demand for products that align with health, lifestyle and ethical preferences. What was once a niche segment focused primarily on gluten-free products has evolved into a broad and fast-growing category encompassing vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-sugar and allergen-friendly f
The kids are alright | In focus: Back to school (opens the original)
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By Johanna Thomson in Category Management 23rd July 2026 The return to school means a return to time-pressured parents preparing lunches in the morning and feeding hungry kids on pick-up. Both occasions present a significant opportunity for retailers, especially those who are aligned with the latest trends. The lunchbox market has evolved rapidly as changing consumer habits, economic pressures, health priorities and social media influence what people pack for school. Once dominated by basic sand
McVitie's launches McVitie’s Mint Club Digestives (opens the original)
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By Johanna Thomson in Biscuits & Cakes 22nd July 2026 McVitie’s has expanded its Chocolate Digestives range with the launch of limited-edition McVitie’s Mint Club Digestives. The new biscuits combine McVitie’s Milk Chocolate Digestive with the nostalgic mint flavour of Club Mint bars, delivering the perfect balance of chocolate, mint and crunchy golden Digestives biscuit. “Both McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives and Club Mint have very loyal fans, so we’re excited to see them unite for the first tim
KitKat launches two new sharing bars (opens the original)
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By Johanna Thomson in Confectionery 22nd July 2026 Following the success of its sharing bar range, KitKat is expanding the line-up with two new flavours: Milk Chocolate and Brownie. After a successful launch last year, the new additions build out the existing range, joining Hazelnut, Salted Caramel, Double Chocolate and Cookie Dough on shop shelves across the UK. Stephanie Scales, marketing manager for KitKat at Nestlé UK & Ireland, said: “We know a KitKat break is often about those small, every
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