Special occasions
2 January 2025
In the last year mince has seen spend and volume increases but steaks and roasting were in steady decline
17 September 2024
Red meat saw seasonal uplifts at Halloween but can we push the category further?
4 February 2025
Unsettled weather hampered grocery growth this summer
30 November 2020
Celebrations and seasonal events boost food spend significantly. Explore how Christmas, Easter, Halloween and other events affect sales of meat, dairy and potatoes.
16 August 2019
Dessert parlours are creating new opportunities for dairy products
16 August 2019
Mother’s Day was widely celebrated this year as 76% of us treated our mums, according to research by Kantar.
16 August 2019
Easter this year was a hot one, putting shoppers in a good mood for entertaining, but in a less traditional way.
16 August 2019
Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to treat ourselves and our loved ones, particularly with food.
16 August 2019
This year was particularly strong for smaller roasting joint sizes, party food and fresh cream
16 August 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.
12 March 2019
Celebrations are one of the most valuable types of meal, with shoppers willing to spend more for events
12 March 2019
Foodservice is an entry point for world cuisines into our lives but who are the biggest players and who is at risk of losing out?
