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​The festive season may be over, but nothing takes the edge off January blues like a delicious cocktail...

Key Insights From Our Waffles Foodwatching Report

​Move over pancakes, because another breakfast staple is having its time to shine – and not just in the mornings! Enter… waffles. ...

Key Insights From Our Hot Chocolate 2025 Drinkswatching Report

​The clocks have changed, the temperatures dropped, and 'treat mode' has officially kicked in – which can only mean one thing! Time for a comforting cup of cocoa…...

Key Insights From Our Vol-au-vents Foodwatching Report

Vol-au-vents were a 70s dinner party staple. And since 'everything old is new again', it's no wonder that rose-tinted nostalgic appeal are back in vogue. ...

Key Insights From Our Cafe & Bakery 2025 Menuwatching Report

With a dirty chai in one hand and a mochi croissant in the other, we stride fully-fuelled into the café and bakery channels to find out what’s hot and what’s not...