Ranked: the UK’s best supermarket loyalty scheme

Ranked: the best supermarket loyalty scheme, from Tesco to Lidl
With value at the very top of the typical consumer’s priority list, retailers have been competing for the title of the UK’s best supermarket loyalty scheme. But which has come out on top? I think it’s fair to say that we know a thing or two about supermarkets. And we’ve been watching closely as the
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New look, same taste: 6 soft drink brands shaking things up

New look, same taste: 6 soft drink brands shaking things up
Most brands can’t rely on the same look and feel forever – which is why there’s been such a boom in soft drink brands reimagining their image. Consumer tastes and visual trends are constantly shifting. That’s why even the most loved brands have to have a makeover every once in a while. Fail to keep
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Size matters: UK’s cheapest supermarket depends on basket size

Size matters: UK’s cheapest supermarket depends on basket size
Consumers are on the lookout for the best supermarket bargains. But, as it turns out, the UK’s cheapest supermarket depends on how big your basket is. There’s been a big shakeup within the grocery sector this past year. From Aldi overtaking Morrisons in the battle for the ‘Big Four’ to supermarket sustainability initiatives, it’s been
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What is Europe’s fastest-growing plant-based food product?

Plant-based food sales: Europe’s fastest-growing vegan product
Europe’s plant-based food and drink sales have been on the rise for several years now. But what plant-based product has seen the highest value growth? And what does that mean for the future of the category? Have you found yourself wondering about the products driving the constant increase in plant-based food sales? Then you’re in
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The top 10 UK grocery brands have been revealed: did your favourite make the cut?

The top 10 UK brands have been revealed: did your favourite make the cut?
In a year full of setbacks and financial strains, certain superbrands have still achieved sales success. Is your favourite in the list of the top 10 UK brands? Let’s break down… What are Britain’s top 10 grocery brands? The trends driving brand value. Opportunities for 2023 business growth. If you’re looking for more than just
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The UK’s fastest-growing beer isn’t what you’d think

How the low-and-no alcohol trend changed the beer market
Craft brews are no longer top choice for Britain’s discerning beer drinkers.  But the alternative product turning people’s heads may surprise you…   What is Britain’s fastest-growing beer variety?   For the past few years, Britain’s beer market has been dominated by crafty cans on the one hand, and well-known, premium beers on the other. While these
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Which premium beers does Britain love best?

Which premium beers does Britain love best?
What are the go-to tipples for British beer-drinkers at the moment? With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and uptick in low-and-no alcohol sales, the fact that premium beers are on the rise might come as a surprise… Britain’s favourite beer It’s no secret that Brits love beer. But which brands do we prefer? Well, as it
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Businesses: what are you doing about supermarket supply chain shortages?

How can businesses handle supermarket supply chain shortages?
Businesses and consumers alike have been hit by the latest supermarket supply chain shortages. Are you concerned about the impact on your organisation? If so, here’s what you need to know: The real reasons why there’s a fruit and vegetable shortage. The supermarkets most affected by supermarket supply chain shortages, and why. How long supermarket
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FMCG diversity and inclusion: do DE&I policies make a difference?

FMCG diversity and inclusion: do DE&I policies make a difference?
Research shows that DEI policies are lacking in FMCG organisations. Diversity and inclusion has come on significantly since the 1990s, but global and UK consumer goods companies still have a long way to go. For FMCG organisations that want to encourage a diverse and inclusive environment in the workplace (and reap the associated benefits), there
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The UK favourite supermarket revealed: do you shop there?

The UK favourite supermarket revealed: Do you shop at Aldi, Tesco, Asda, or Sainsbury's?
What do British consumers value most in their weekly shop? Recent polling from YouGov has revealed the UK favourite supermarket – and offered valuable insights into changing consumer habits. What is the UK favourite supermarket? The British public has spoken… Now, it’s official. The most popular supermarket chain in the UK is (drumroll please): Aldi!
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Sustainability news: the UK’s plastic bottle deposit return scheme

Sustainability news: the UK’s plastic bottle deposit return scheme
Have you heard about the new plastic bottle deposit return scheme coming to the UK? If not, don’t worry – this is everything you need to know… What is the plastic bottle deposit return scheme UK? What are the plastic bottle deposit return scheme regulations? When will the deposit return scheme start in England? Drinks
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Sainsbury’s steps towards Net Zero with hydrogen-powered HGV trial

Sainsbury’s steps towards Net Zero with hydrogen-powered HGV trial
Big Four grocer Sainsbury’s has successfully completed a hydrogen-powered HGV trial.   Read all about the outcome of the trial, how it contributes to Sainsbury’s long-term sustainability goals, and what it means for consumer products businesses like yours.   Sainsbury’s has kickstarted 2023 by reaching a significant sustainability milestone.   Working with electric vehicles (EV) company Electra,
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What are supermarkets doing to fight food poverty?

What are supermarkets doing to fight food poverty?
18.4% of UK households experienced food insecurity in November 2022. What are supermarkets doing to help their shoppers through the cost-of-living crisis? And is it possible to keep products competitive in the current climate? People in the UK are increasingly being pushed into food poverty. As prices across the board continue to climb, consumers have
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The battle for the Big Four: will Lidl overtake Morrisons?

The battle for the Big Four: will Lidl overtake Morrisons?
Lidl’s profits have soared through the cost-of-living crisis. Will they overtake Morrisons as the UK’s fifth biggest supermarket? And is there potential for Lidl to break into the Big Four? For years, the line-up of the UK’s four biggest supermarkets remained roughly the same. But, as unprecedented price rises ushered in the ongoing cost-of-living crisis,
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Low-and-no alcohol booms in time for Christmas

Low-and-no alcohol booms in time for Christmas
Demand for low-and-no alcohol substitutes is on the rise in the UK. What’s behind this change in consumer sentiment? And what does this mean for Christmas trade?   After moving along slowly for years as a niche segment of the market, low-and-no alcohol drinks have experienced a major boom. Since 2021, low-and-no alcohol sales have
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How are consumer goods firms making manufacturing more sustainable?

How are consumer goods firms making manufacturing more sustainable?
UK manufacturing emissions have more than halved over the last 30 years, but the sector is a long way off net zero… What are manufacturers in the consumer goods world doing to reduce their carbon footprint? Manufacturing is a key driver of the UK economy. However, it is a sector that relies on processes that
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What are supermarkets doing about ‘unambitious’ sustainability efforts?

Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Co-Op, and Marks & Spencer: what are supermarkets doing about ‘unambitious’ sustainability efforts?
MPs and environmental organisations have spoken out against British supermarkets’ “unambitious” sustainability initiatives. What are brands like Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Marks & Spencer doing to improve their efforts? A recent report by the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Committee (Efra), a cross-party parliamentary group, has called recent efforts by supermarkets to reduce plastic waste ‘lacklustre’.
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Here’s why this isn’t the time to cut marketing spend

Coca-Cola and Boots: Here’s why this isn’t the time to cut marketing spend
As interest rates and inflation rise, brands’ budgets are being tested. For some companies, the first port of call is to cut marketing spend – here’s why that’s a bad idea… The cost-of-living crisis is continuing to test consumers and businesses alike. As a result, according to research by Ello, 65% of surveyed marketers in
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Cost of living crisis: almost half of UK customers switch supermarket brands

Cost of living crisis: almost half of UK customers switch supermarket
In response to recent price hikes, over 40% of UK consumers have changed where they do their weekly shop… What are supermarkets doing to keep customers happy? As inflation soars and the cost-of-living crisis rages on, the price of groceries continues to rise. And, worryingly for many, it is budget products that are rising at
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