Niamh Leonard-Bedwell

Fibre: most of us know we should get more of it. But despite the clear need for fibre, suppliers struggled for a long time to get shoppers excited about it

There's no denying fibremaxxing is hot on social media. At the time of writing, 947k Instagram posts featured the #fibre hashtag

Demand for healthy snacks is growing: year-on-year servings are up 1.9% to 6.2 billion

Dairy suppliers are leveraging the naturally high protein content of their products to lure health-conscious shoppers

Retailers and suppliers alike are scrambling to prepare for the proliferation of weight-loss drugs in the UK

Cottage cheese has brushed off its 1980s diet food connotations

A new generation of suppliers is driving shoppers to freezers for healthier snacks

While fibre is having a moment, interest in protein is in no way waning

Panellists at The Grocer's SME Business Lunch talked partnering with buyers, the F&B talent drain and presenteeism, among other topics

Babyfood brands sold 26.1 million fewer units through the tills in the year to 28 February 2026