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How 'Swicy' is Reshaping Snacks, Sauces and Desserts
1 September 2026
From McVitie's Hot Honey Jaffa Cakes to mango-habanero crisps and chilli-caramel desserts, the flavour profile known as "swicy…
Read articleBeyond Pumpkin Spice: Autumn Flavour Inspiration
1 September 2026
Pumpkin spice has become autumn's default flavour : familiar, safe and, for a growing number of consumers, increasingly unremarkable.
Read moreTea flavours for Manufacturers: Granulated and Encapsulated
1 August 2026
The UK drinks roughly 100 million cups of tea a day, and within the tea market, flavoured…
Read more2026 World Cup Dessert Inspiration
1 July 2026
One tournament, three dessert nations … For the first time, football's biggest tournament is being shared across three host nations, Canada…
Read morePistachio: From Viral Summer Trend to Year-Round Staple
1 July 2026
Back in summer 2024, pistachio was all over social media feeds: swirled gelato, pale green lattes, and Sicilian cream spooned over almost everything.
Read moreZebra Striping, Non-Alcoholic Fizz and Summer 2026 Soft Drinks NPD
2 June 2026
Picture a consumer at a rooftop bar on a warm June evening. They order a Hugo Spritz, switch to a sparkling botanical soda, then go back to a Paloma.
Read moreWhy is Blue Raspberry Wine Trending?
2 June 2026
Blue raspberry wine has gone from social media curiosity to national grocery listing in a matter of weeks.
Read moreIced Chocolate Is the Premium Cold Beverage Story for 2026
4 May 2026
The most structurally important shift in UK beverage culture over the past two years has very little to do with the weather. Cold coffee…
Read moreThe Uncomfortable Truth About UK Food Manufacturing Costs
7 April 2026
Over the past 18 months, the landscape for UK food manufacturers has changed fundamentally, in a way that is more than just seasonal or cyclical.
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