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Tesco Clubcard marks 30 years with nostalgic campaign

Tesco is celebrating three decades of its Clubcard loyalty scheme with a campaign that blends nostalgia with a reminder of its ongoing value.

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Foresight Friday: Seyi Oduwole, foresight analyst

Every Friday, we wrap up the topics, issues, ideas and viral moments everyone’s been discussing. This week, foresight analyst Seyi Oduwole delves i...

Society : Gummies : Cannabis

Micro Trends

Remixing the Country Club

Old money, new values; brands are re-imagining country clubs as inclusive, community-centric spaces, using nostalgia, sports fandom and wellness to...

Luxury : Fashion : Retail

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Stat: TikTok drives holiday shopping trends among users with gift inspiration

TikTok is shaping the way its users discover and purchase holiday gifts, with 55% of shoppers finding inspiration on the platform, according to a s...

Retail : Pop-culture & Media : Society

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Pizza Hut Canada launches a PlayStation-compatible pizza warmer

Pizza Hut Canada is bridging gaming and snacking with its latest innovation: the Pizza Warmer.

Food : Gaming : Technology

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Heineken celebrates connection over pints for International Beer Day

For International Beer Day on 2 August, Heineken encouraged people to reconnect by showcasing the forgotten beers left behind in moments of genuine...

Drink : Beer : Society

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Co-op partners with Walmart to boost online grocery growth

Co-op has announced a collaboration with Walmart Commerce Technologies to integrate Store Assist online fulfilment technology, aiming to enhan...

Retail : Co-op : Walmart

Webinars

Food & Drink Futures 2024–2025 On-demand Webinar

As we move past the ‘free from’ era, consumers are moving towards products that do more with less – bringing flavour and fun back into functional n...

Webinar : The Future Laboratory : Foresight

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McDonald’s Canada drops nostalgic menu and music with Lil Yachty

In a bid to harmonise the past with the present, McDonald’s Canada has unveiled the Menu Song Remix, a modern take on a classic jingle that has res...

Nostalgia : McDonald's : Food & Drink

Big Ideas

Future Food Tech 2023: Elevating Plant-Based Dining

The Future Food Tech event, held in London on 28–29 September, explored how to re-invent indulgence, how plant-based foods should be a category in ...

Food : Protein : Technology

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Tim Tam Tummy introduces kombucha for kids

Functional beverages are a flourishing market, yet few are geared towards children. Enter Tim Tam Tummy, the first kombucha drink crafted for littl...

Youth : Food & Drink : Gen Alpha

Futures 100

Futures 100 Innovators: July

This month, we uncover the next 10 names to watch as part of our Futures 100 Innovators Awards, highlighting the brands, businesses and people inno...

Design : Retail : Food And Drink

Big Ideas

The Future of Drinks: Imbibe Live 2023

Sustainability, health and the quest for a perfect summer spritz were the defining themes at 2023’s Imbibe Live, the UK’s leading drinks trade show.

Drink : Hospitality : Alcoholic Beverages

Viewpoints

No-lo Taste Lifts

Vicky Berry, the European business development manager of global flavouring manufacturer Synergy, explains how the future of no- and low-alcohol dr...

Food And Drink : Non Alcoholic Drinks : Flavour Manufacturing

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Liquid Death’s new ad spoofs global plastic pollution epidemic

Canned water brand Liquid Death has released a new, humorous advert addressing the global plastic pollution issue.

Liquid Death : Sustainability : Microplastics

Viewpoints

How Soil is Inspiring Food Futures

Dish The Dirt, a unique dining experience by designer and lecturer Gabby Morris, suggests soil is the key to an ethically interconnected food indus...

Food : Soil : Sustainability

Big Ideas

Supermarkets in 2050

In just 30 years, we can expect supermarkets to facilitate bio-hacking, offer store-grown personalised foods and provide planet-friendly recommenda...

Food : Health : Wellness

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Fox launches a bourbon to bring a tv character to life

To celebrate the launch of its forthcoming musical drama Monarch, Fox Entertainment is launching an official bourbon whiskey inspired by one of its...

Food And Drink : Whiskey : Stroytelling

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Haeckels’ edible cup combats plastic waste at festivals

The Margate-based skincare and fragrance brand is teaming up with Red Bull to launch an edible cup that tackles single-use plastic waste at festivals.

Food And Drink : Sustainable : Skincare And Fragrance

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Stat: The vast majority of beach litter comes from just 12 companies

A dozen companies are responsible for 70% of litter on UK beaches and in natural habitats, according to a 2022 study by charity Surfers Against ...

Packaging Pollution : Health & Wellness : Stats

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Empty seltzer cans kick back on tinned cocktails

As more brands enter the crowded hard seltzer market, vodka maker Tito’s is pushing back with a limited-edition empty can that makes its opposition...

Food And Drink : Advertising : Society

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Stat: Free-from diets are becoming increasingly costly

The cost of living crisis is affecting grocery shopping habits among Britons, with new research highlighting the effect this is having on people wi...

Design : Retail Experience : Food And Drink

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Stat: Global FMCG e-commerce sales are on the rise

At a time when retailers are focusing on physical store environments, a recent study reveals that many everyday items are still being bought online.

Food And Drink : Stats : Stat

Micro Trends

Betterverse Bites

Restaurants and chefs are leaning into Betterverse values, using virtual realms as positive places to provide access to and education about food.

Food And Drink : Metaverse : Betterverse

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Stat: Cognac sales soar in China

It’s been a robust year for cognac sales, with strong demand in different regions across the world. In 2021 alone, cognac sales in China leapt by 5...

Stat : Stats : Statistic