This country is not set up for the heat, but it does its best. Whether it’s starfishing on top of the duvet, cold showers or simply moving veryyy slowwwly – we all have our strategy. But there’s only so much one can take. Why suffer...
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Product of the Year / 03.07.2026
Ones to Watch: A Lavazza x Müller collab & Kitchen Aid K9 to the rescue…
It’s that time of year where all hot beverages need, at the minimum, a cube of ice in it. Those small summer luxuries. And these days, it’s become too easy to make café-quality iced brews at home. Fortunately, we have just the cheat code for...
Heatwave season calls for extra hygiene precautions. Fortunately, Rock Face and Dove have just the ticket with their own takes on the refillable trend – with something for men AND women. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a soft boi to enjoy the next product… Men’s grooming...
Pancake Day is the perfect excuse to gather your favourite people, flip with flair (or fear), and build a stack that’s worthy of a standing ovation. This year, why not elevate your celebrations with a little help from the Product of the Year winners? But...
The household aisle is buzzing with fresh ideas. From heritage brands rethinking sustainability to value favourites expanding into self-care. Here are the new launches making an impact on shelves and homes… Astonish has served a cheeky double whammy and a bit of a curveball with the...
As nature renews for the new season so must we! Hair can take a real hit as the temperature drops so let’s look at how to turn sad “barnets” into glossy manes. The next three products offer a triple threat of benefits, combining hair/scalp care,...
Nearly 140 years ago, Heinz introduced to the world baked beans – once considered a ‘luxury’ item, but now a beloved everyday staple. Many packaging and recipe shapeshifts since, one of Britain’s best loved brands is back with another stupendous innovation: bean-based meal pouches –...
Product of the Year / 26.09.2025
One to Watch: Bournville for the ages
Dark chocolate has officially had a glow-up. Cadbury’s iconic Bournville has stepped out in style with a sleek new design, two indulgent new flavours, and its first big marketing push since checks notes the 1970s. This is a bar that’s stood the test of time,...
Product of the Year / 18.09.2025
5 brilliant product & packaging designs to celebrate London Design Festival
London Design Festival week is upon us making it the perfect moment to take a walk back down memory lane, spotlighting UK innovations that marry form, function and finesse. We’ve compiled five Product of the Year winning alumni that show how great design solves real...
A new pouch range is in town and its Ready-to-Heat. Two products pack a punch: Soy & Ginger Sticky Rice and Chinese Special Fried Rice, meals that speak directly to the UK’s shifting tastebuds and time-crunched routines. A recipe for success...