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6 For Summer
Summer has been the main focus of product development this month. Tilda Summery Rice Salad 39/50 Good value prompting regular purchase...
Sep 10, 2019
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Trends are our lifeblood, but the silent majority shouldn’t be forgotten
The British summer should be a time to kick back, relax and enjoy lingering weekend lunches and impromptu BBQ’s with family and friends....
Sep 10, 2019
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Convenient packaging plays a key role for the Brands this month
Twistd Mediterranean Cous Cous Snack Pot 34/50 This 'exciting new idea' was considered ideal by over a third as a 'good standby' in the...
Aug 29, 2019
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Own label meat topped the ratings this mont h
J James & Family Breaded Ham Slices 43/50 A rival for Tesco's Jack's value range, this Sainsbury's budget Ham has been rated 10 points...
Aug 29, 2019
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It’s all about the price; what does this mean for Brands?
It means they have to give consumers clear reasons to pay that bit extra for their products. How? By being even smarter about...
Aug 29, 2019
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THE EVOLUTION OF THE CONVENIENCE SECTOR
Even in the digital age we get stuck in the definitions of a different era. Nowhere more so than in food retailing and supply. Think of...
Jul 31, 2019
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3 New Products From Brands
Allinsons Serious White with Sourdough 40/50 An exciting new idea, this sliced Sourdough is bang on trend & expected to be a healthy...
Jul 19, 2019
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Summer in the supermarket – a blossoming of new products
Ask the average Brit what summer food means to them and you’ll get a very mixed response. Optimists will probably talk about enjoying a...
Jul 19, 2019
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A Trio of Taste
Asda Lentil Dhal Dip 44/50 As well as having a subtle aroma of garlic, this Dip was considered authentic and creamy, with the added bonus...
Jun 20, 2019
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The strive for the green pound drives NPD
Vegan product launches now make up a fifth of all retail NPD.
Jun 20, 2019
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Foodfax has just got even better!
Testing the latest new entries into the market for the last 35 years Foodfax keeps us at the very forefront of the latest food and drink...
May 23, 2019
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4 Great Products to try for Spring
Iceland Hash Brown Fries 48/50 Given a 4 Star + rating by 86% of Reviewers, these were thought suitable for all ages and for a variety of...
May 16, 2019
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Innovation in Frozen is the way to change perceptions
This month has been dominated by Easter treats, but retailers will already be gearing up for the next ‘event’ the summer BBQ season. With...
May 16, 2019
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Quartet of Quality
Iceland Mini Chocolate & Mint Vienna 49/50 This retro twist was a "great size, convenient and different". Asda Edamame Bean & Broccoli...
Apr 17, 2019
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Suppliers are working hard to improve convenience and on-pack information for ‘foodies’
Offering convenience for those who like to feel they are cooking for their family has long been a challenge. One initially driven by...
Apr 17, 2019
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February Fantastic 4
McCoy’s Muchos Smoky Chilli Chicken 43/50 A new lighter Tortilla snack from the McCoy's brand. Crunchy with a strong tangy flavour. 94%...
Mar 15, 2019
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The Importance of Quality Benchmarking
In the 35 years that Fast Foodfax has been testing new food and drink products we have not seen any dramatic short-term changes in...
Mar 15, 2019
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TEST YOUR PRODUCT FOR £299
1. Tested by a general shopper audience. Across the UK in 6 locations 2. Results on key measures such as Taste, Quality, Star Rating,...
Mar 14, 2019
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Creating a Successful Vegan Product
2019 was a record-breaking year for Veganuary with over 14,000 taking partᶦ. Now Veganuary is over and we are fully immersed into 2019,...
Feb 28, 2019
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2 Great Products we tested this month
Morrisons V Taste Coconut Katsu Curry Melt, 46/50 Vegan reviewers loved the size and shape of these frozen Melts and appreciated their...
Feb 20, 2019
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