UK’s most successful new launches of 2014 revealed
Kantar Worldpanel, the global leader in consumer insight, today announces the best-selling grocery product launches of 2014. Birds Eye, Kingsmill and Garnier are the brands leading the way with innovative new products that have won a space in British consumers’ homes and hearts.
In 2014, British consumers spent over £1.5bn on new brands, accounting for 3% of branded grocery spend. Topping the best-sellers list is Birds Eye’s Inspirations, the premium frozen fish and chicken range, which achieved £31.3 million in sales during 2014. Second most successful was Kingsmill’s Great White, a white loaf with added fibre to equal wholemeal bread, with £29.4 million. In third place is the Ultimate Blends shampoos and conditioners range from Garnier, achieving £28.2 million in sales last year.
To compile the best-sellers list, Kantar Worldpanel identified 3,000 branded FMCG product ranges which were launched in 2014. Total sales for these new FMCG launches were tracked by Kantar Worldpanel using its panel of UK households. Its data reveals that Britain’s best-selling new products have succeeded by offering consumers added convenience, luxury or health-benefits.
Ed Buckley, Director at Kantar Worldpanel, said: “With new branded launches generating £1.5bn in Britain last year, it’s clear that British shoppers have an appetite to try something new, offering great potential rewards for NPD. The most successful innovations with consumers are the brands which have a tangible enhancement for them – particularly in health, enjoyment, convenience and efficiency.”
Andy Weston-Webb, Managing Director of Birds Eye, commented: “We are delighted to have delivered the best FMCG new product launch in 2014 with the Birds Eye Inspirations range. The success of the Inspirations range hinges on our dedication to meeting the ever-changing demands of today’s consumers for delicious meal solutions that don’t compromise on taste. To meet these evolving consumer needs we are working to turbo-charge the pipeline of new products we bring to the market and will be launching several exciting new innovations this year, as well as further extending the Inspirations range.”
The top 10 best-selling product launches in 2014:
| Brand | Description | 2014 Sales in £ million |
| Birds Eye Inspirations | Premium frozen offering | £31.3 |
| Kingsmill Great White | White bread loaf with added fibre | £29.4 |
| Garnier Ultimate Blends | Range of shampoos and conditioners | £28.2 |
| Wall’s Magnum 25 Years | Special release ice cream | £25.4 |
| Walkers Pops | Healthier air-popped crisps | £23.0 |
| Elvive Fibrology | Fibre-reinforced shampoo | £18.8 |
| Sure for Men Compressed | Compressed deodorant | £18.5 |
| Carte d’Or Gelataria | Premium ice cream range | £17.3 |
| Vanish Gold OxiAction | New stain removal formula | £16.9 |
| Lenor Unstoppables | Laundry scent boosters | £15.9 |
About the ranking:
Kantar Worldpanel’s new FMCG product ranking lists the ten best-selling lines of 2014. This is based on value sales in Britain for the 52 weeks ending 4 January 2015. It refers to take-home grocery sales and does not include products bought and consumed out of the home. Products must be considered genuinely new to make the ranking and not simply be a rebrand or new variant or an existing product.
