Insurance company Vitality has announced an exciting new collaboration with Ocado which will see Vitality members rewarded for buying healthy food through the online grocer. The partnership will enable members to get discounts on healthy food. When they unlock the Vitality
As January’s realities begin to bite, and our ambitious New Year’s resolutions begin to waver, Northern retailer Booths is launching ‘Discover Taste: Booths Healthy Eating Roadshow,’ to inspire and encourage happy, healthy eating.
Food-to-go brand Great Grub is going nationwide having landed a deal with leading retailer Boots who will stock the brand’s range of wraps in 250 of its stores across the UK from September. And Great Grub claims its Chicken Kofta and Chicken Piri Piri
According to a recent report by Evolution Insights (a leading independent shopper research agency) about Health and Product Information, 81% of 18-65 year old primary grocery shoppers rate their health as being good; this is a significant increase compared to
Health, appearance and happiness have all taken a significant knock amongst British consumers since the economic downturn started in 2008, leading to profound behavioural changes in the relationship between consumers and food. In-depth consumer behaviour and attitudinal insights from Kantar
There has been a significant increase in the number of consumers making healthy eating a priority, and the majority of people say they plan to eat more healthily over the months ahead, according to a new global study from the
As January continues, many consumers continue to forge ahead with healthy eating habits as part of new year resolutions. Indeed, despite prevalent health trends encouraging consumers to eat less red meat, and 90% of consumers eating some kind of red
Eating out of home is poised for a modest and slow recovery over the next three years of 1-2% per annum, according to the latest figures and forecast from global information company The NPD Group. The trend for consumers to
The Co-operative Food has introduced two new fresh meal pots into its own brand Food to Go range. Providing warming yet healthy lunches or quick and easy dinners for hungry customers, the new meal pots are claimed to be great for taking
British office workers blame their colleagues for their inability to diet, new research by The Cop-operative Food has revealed. Its study shows desk-based office employees put on an average of 10 pounds during their first year of employment. But rather than
Spar Kincaidston in Ayr is ensuring its local primary school’s ‘Cooking Bus’ Initiative will carry on for at least another two years. The initiative is one of two, designed to engage children in the skills and knowledge required to make healthy
New research by Mintel reveals approximately half (52%) of American adults are currently watching their diet. And, while 60% report dieting because they want to lose weight, some 15% of dieters claim to be doing so at least in part
Locally-sourced products are becoming more popular at grocery stores and restaurants in the US alike, according to recent Mintel research. The same is true in the fruit and vegetable industry with more than half (52%) of consumers reporting it’s more important
One of the top three convenience retailers in Japan will enter the UK market and become a leading player by 2016. That’s one of 20 opinions expressed by convenience consultants, SRCG, in their new Shape of Convenience 2016 report. The
Spar retailer and wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has encouraged all of its 108 company-owned stores and a selection of its independent retailers to participate in the Scottish government’s Healthy Living initiative. The initiative is designed to ensure independent convenience
POD, a healthy fast food chain, set up in London in 2006 is expanding. POD is now trading at 12 locations, from the City to mid-town; and has 16 more units planned for 2011 following a £3.5m capital injection earlier
The UK food industry has agreed new guidelines to help consumers increase their intake of fruit and vegetables. A guide, published today by IGD, provides a set of principles for businesses to communicate the fruit and vegetable content of ‘composite’
US restaurant sales were hit hard by the recession and foodservice operators tried to maintain sales by promoting value. However, noticeably absent from these value menus are healthy dishes with fresh vegetables, fruits and other nutritious ingredients. Those are the
The total crisps, nuts and savour snacks market grew by 6.7% to £1.9bn in the 52 weeks to 20 February 2011, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel. Branded products were the star performers, however. Total branded crisps, nuts
According to the latest research from Mintel, more black adults who are watching their diet are doing so for health reasons, not to lose weight. In fact, 56% of black adults are dieting to lose weight, compared to 63% of
Two thirds of restaurant-goers in the US say they are interested in healthier breakfast options, according to new research from Mintel. And the research company is expecting breakfast sales will rebound in 2011, resulting in 4.1% growth. The healthy eating
