What are the roles that relationships and social connections play in improving performance and productivity? The video below will answer this question by showing you: how improving social connections positively impacts performance, wellbeing and engagement how strengthening our networks and connections enhances performance and productivity the basic principles for enga...

With one month to go until the Brexit deadline, what are the current implications for the food and grocery industry? This video will cover: What could happen next  [01:33 - 03:30] Reassuring news  [03:31 – 10:24] Remaining concerns  [10:25 – 17:49] Issues requiring attention  [17:50 – 24:58] Likelihood of a no deal outcome  [24:59 – 27:16] Helpful information  [27:...

The following questions have been raised during IGD webinars and are summarised here for a wider audience. The information provided is accurate, to the best of our knowledge, as of 5th March. However, circumstances change quickly, new information is emerging daily and we are not able to verify every source. Readers are advised to seek advice from specialists before making any critical busin...

In many Asian markets, Chinese New Year signals the busiest trading period of the calendar for grocery retail. This year’s celebration, marking the Year of the Pig – representing good fortune, wealth and prosperity – was no exception, according to a brand-new report from international grocery researcher IGD Asia .  Shirley Zhu, IGD Singapore Director, says: “Retailers across Asia tradit...

In an effort to improve nutritional value but continue delivering great taste, Nestlé have reformulated their Maggi 3 Minute and Fusian noodles range.   With high saturated fat and salt intakes in the UK, obesity on the rise and, consequently, an increase in diseases such as type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, industry now has an even larger part to play in reformulating pro...

Shoppers’ needs and expectations are evolving, and so are retailers as the market becomes more competitive. Here are some common challenges that category managers will face, with tips on how to meet them.  1. Differentiation: give shoppers a good reason to choose the store  Shoppers will need more than just low prices and a convenient location to attract them. Differentiation must be a ke...

Watch this five-minute video exploring IGD’s shopper insights on front of pack labelling, how often they use it and what they understand.   Sign up to our Healthy Eating newsletter SIGN UP HERE

Noble Foods, owner of the UK’s number one free range egg brand 1 , the happy egg co., has transformed its entire range to offer eggs that are richer in vitamin D than standard eggs.   In the UK it is estimated that one in five adults are vitamin D deficient 2 . This widespread problem led to Public Health England issuing new guidance in 2016, recommending an increase in daily intake...

A full-time worker consumes around a third of their daily energy intake at work, so this environment can have a big influence on their diet and health.   Most food and drink companies would agree they have an important part to play in supporting consumer health. Many have shown this by: providing more nutrition information on pack adjusting recipes to make them healthi...

This five-minute video discusses the history and current context of UK food labelling.   Sign up to our Healthy Eating newsletter SIGN UP HERE