Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 107
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Analysis and Features
Seven eye-catching cheese counters and fixtures from around the world
As part of his series on excellence in merchandising, Bryan Roberts of Tcc Global looks at the best cheese counters from around the world
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Can the food & drink supply chain cope with rising costs?
Currency swings, supply shortages, mergers and Brexit are escalating commodity volatility
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How Sainsbury's is using startups to reset snacking in Locals
Over the past six months, Sainsbury’s has completely transformed the range of till-side snacks in its Local c-stores
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War on obesity: is food and drink being swamped by targets?
Patience is wearing thin with a ‘tsunami’ of government plans
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Walkers Max Strong Chilli & Lime: acid test
The UK’s crisps sector has grown by 3.6% to £914.5m in take-home value sales amid a flurry of NPD
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CMA to include Aldi and Lidl in Sainsbury's-Asda probe
The move appears to increase the chances of the merger going ahead without a huge disposal of stores
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Why beauty is now a major battleground for UK supermarkets
Sainsbury’s made all the headlines, but it is far from the only grocer to go big on beauty. So why is the beauty market proving such an attractive opportunity for supermarkets? We look at the growth prospects, key challenges - and individual retailer strategies
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10 sustainable and stylish food & drink packaging innovations
Brands have come up with some inventive new takes on netting, ready meal film and six-pack rings
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Can Tesco convince consumers it's cheaper than Aldi and Lidl?
Dave Lewis has managed to get under the skin of Aldi and Lidl with his ‘cheaper’ claims
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How serious is food and drink's allergy problem?
As Pret a Manger is linked to a second allergy death, can it get itself off the hook by blaming a supplier? And what are the wider implications?
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Can supermarket packaging be stylish, safe and sustainable?
Packaging has always had two main functions. The first is pretty prosaic: to protect the product. The second is pretty fascinating: to make it so attractive that it flies off the shelf
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First look: inside Sainsbury's new beauty departments
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new, expanded beauty offering in eight stores. We went to its Purley Way store to see what’s on offer
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Own-label showcase: Waitrose Cooks' Ingredients
We’ve selected some of the new products to highlight what they are, what they’re competing against and what the new launches tell us about Waitrose’s wider own-brand strategy
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How Gove's £15m pilot can help stamp out food waste
Defra is to invest in redistribution, allowing charities to scale up operations
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The Grocer New Product Awards 2018: all the winners revealed
Having faced a rigorous judging process, from shoppers and experts, these brands have demonstrated true imagination and sensational execution
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Eight personal care subscription boxes that should be on your radar
We’re seeing subscription offers pop up for all aspects of the personal care aisle. Here are some we think you should know
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How Tesco Finest offer is evolving to stay ahead of the pack
As Tesco Finest celebrates its 20th birthday we look at the history of this premium tier range, how rivals have copied it, and what it’s doing to stay ahead
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Sainsbury's-Asda clearance 'tough' warns ex-CMA director
In this special analysis, ex-CMA director Andrew Taylor explains how the merger approval faces significant hurdles
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Kit Kat Senses: acid test
Take-home value sales of individually wrapped chocolate assortments have hit £224m
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Plastic-free dairy packaging from around the world
As brands begin to look towards a plastic-free future, we look at some sustainable ideas that could work for UK dairy