Did you know that 20th May to the 28th May is National Doughnut Week…. the perfect reason to grab a doughnut! “National Doughnut Week is a very special week where businesses including bakers, coffee shops, and offices take part and sell lots of delicious doughnuts to raise funds for The Children’s Trust. It’s really easy…
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The word diet literally means “the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats” but in our society nowadays, diet is usually associated with the way in which people are trying to lose weight. With 63% of all UK adults now being classed as overweight or obese – that’s 35 million people…
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Following the lockdown restrictions first lifting on 12 April 2021, which saw non-essential retail re-opening, along with pub gardens and gyms, then further lifted on 17 May to allow inside dining, the UK is finally starting to feel a little more “normal” again! Although the hospitality sector was hit hard during the last year, the…
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Along with the amazing NHS staff and all the other front-line workers, supermarkets have to be (in my opinion) hailed as one of the unsung superheroes of the last year. No matter how “locked down” we were, our supermarkets were always there to help keep us fed and hydrated. Due to quarantine, isolations and general…
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As we approach the one-year anniversary of first going into lockdown in the UK, many of us are starting to experience 2 years’ worth of celebrations lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, this of course includes our Mums. How has the pandemic affected consumer buying habits and how we feel around Mother’s Day? Well,…
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With the country nearing a year in lockdown, we’re certainly making the best of a bad situation, with many of us turning to our tummies to seek out life’s little pleasures and something to look forward. And the global pandemic has certainly changed our food shopping habits too – perhaps for the long-term… But what…
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I’m sure by now, you have heard of Veganuary! If not, where have you been? Launched in 2014, Veganuary is a registered charity that has supported and inspired MILLIONS of people from around the world to try a vegan diet in January. Making a lifestyle change can be really challenging, especially when you are talking…
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Although many people in the UK became ‘fakeaway’ masters during lockdown, it just wasn’t quite the same as popping to your local fast food joint for that cheeky “double cheese.” The kids were crying out for their happy meals and parents were desperate for a break from the challenges of cooking everyday for the whole…
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It would be fair to say that the UK media has taken a bit of a bashing of late, with consumer confidence taking a knock with reporting of the Covid-19 pandemic. So where are consumers placing their trust, and how can you ensure you are maximising the most trusted channels to tell your story? According…
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