Flexible fare
Charlee Singleton explores the rise of the Flexitarian diet, the driving forces behind the movement and discovers how plant-based brands and products are adapting...
Menu du jour
Emily McCoy dons her chef’s hat and does an inventory of the health store ingredients and products helping turn novice home cooks into Masterchef...
Grazing on goodness
Kate Miller grazes on the £5.2 billion snack market and translates what TikTok’s ‘girl dinner’ is all about.
Taking function further
Tough trading conditions may risk stifling functional drinks NPD, but where there’s passion and ambition, growth is still possible.
The free-from phenomenon
This year’s NOPEX was the perfect lens through which to discover trailblazing new free-from market trends, Denise Barrett discovered.
The big freeze
In the absence of a freeze on food prices, the freezer aisle itself is attracting new customers, Rosie Greenaway reports.
Sweet dreams are made of these
Hit your retail sweet spot with the next generation of better-for-you confectionery, suggests Matt Chittock.
The functional foods boom
There’s no doubt COVID heightened consumer awareness around health and wellness, with one result being increased interest in functional foods.
Start the day sustainably
As the milk float makes its return to the nation’s streets at dawn, Rosie Greenaway looks at what else is new on Britain’s breakfast menu
Milestone moments
As Veganuary hits a major milestone, Rosie Greenaway interviews one brand which has been driving meat-free innovation for 30 years.
Beyond the bar
From alt-choc to beads, spreads and vitamin-infused cacao concoctions, Jane Wolfe unwraps the chocolate sector.
Self-care in a mug
Functionality is the buzzword in the hot drinks sector as more of us turn to self-care in a mug, writes Jim Manson
Healthy lunchtime indulgence
Sharna Waid looks into the key lunch and snack players meeting that sweet spot of nutritional, indulgent and environmentally friendly.
Nature would choose organic
With Organic September around the corner, Jane Wolfe gets some early bird insights into the focus of this year’s campaign.
Another round
Nothing says summer like the gentle sparkle of a white wine spritzer – but are you brave enough to try beer made from urine?
Diversifying the definition
Publicity around free-from is at an all-time high; Lauren Addicott looks at how new high-profile regulations have affected its definition.
Global gastronomy
As fusion and Asian foods overtake British fare in popularity, Jane Wolfe takes a journey through regional cuisines from around the world.
Nutritional superstars
The lowdown on superfoods: already a popular shelf-filler, the category is gaining extra attention from post-pandemic consumers
Drinks that do more
Sipping her way through Dry January, Rosie Greenaway explores what’s on the menu in the world of functional drinks
Rise and shine
A full English may not spring to mind when contemplating a nutritious cooked breakfast but Jane Wolfe highlights NPD for healthier versions.