I’m back reading the food trade press, so you don’t have to, and although it’s January, Christmas is still very much front of mind as I review the best-performing food retailers and share some incredible stats around their trading and product launches.
The second story is about the rise of the “home cooked” ready meals and stats around the growing brands to watch. Including one brand that has grown by 24 million units!
Thirdly, there’s a trip back to the 1970s and an incredible “rolled back and retro menu” from a household name. If you fancy shellfish soup in Padstow for 50p, then listen in!
In each review, I share a “so what” opinion about how that could impact the foodservice and hospitality sectors, plus a reminder to get started on those marketing projects you had on your list in 2024 that you never quite got around to.
Anyway, I’m back reading the food trade press and will be sharing industry insight on a regular basis. In the meantime, if you have any marketing questions why not slide into my DMs and let’s talk? Or go for lunch? That’s what we do in this industry!



