Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 115
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Reversing the rot on food waste: we celebrate two years of our campaign
Two years on from the launch of The Grocer’s biggest ever editorial campaign, we’re proud to share what’s been achieved so far
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What can be done to combat competition-fixing cartels?
In March this year, two leading bagged fuel companies were fined £3.4m for rigging competitive tenders
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As sugar reduction targets are missed what's PHE's next move?
It seems counterintuitive for the industry to be pleased at this week’s “naming and shaming exercise”
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Asda and Sainsbury's lead in cutting down on deals
The two retailers have proven themselves dissimilar when it comes to promotions, with each favouring different mechanics
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What’s on Ronald Kers’ to do list as the new CEO of 2 Sisters Food Group?
What kind of company will Kers be taking over, what are the key challenges he faces and what can he bring to the business?
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Cold weather causes shortage of carrots in the UK
The cost of the Beast From The East is continuing to stack up
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Citrus greening disease sends prices up
The impact of citrus greening disease has reduced the sweetness of oranges in the US
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GDPR, ready or not for the new data regulation rules?
This week sweeping new regulation comes into force in the UK transforming the rights, rules and risks that surround handling data
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Sprite Lemon Lime & Cucumber: acid test
CCEP unveiled this sugar-free Sprite variant in February as part of a strategy to broaden its portfolio of drinks unaffected by April’s sugar tax
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Noodles: Can instant pots get a magic makeover?
On-the-go noodles have long been associated with the lower end of the market. Now brands are looking to shake up their bargain-basement image
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11 incubator schemes looking for the next big thing in food and drink
With a record number of entrepreneurs now looking to build their own business in the sector a growing number of programs are offering access to expert advice, space and cash.
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How should UK meat producers respond to the plant-based trend?
The Grocer teamed up with research specialists England Marketing for an exclusive study to explore industry attitudes to all things plant-based
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Incubator schemes: growing startup talent
More and more programmes are offering a mix of investment, mentoring, exposure and physical space
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Can Hotel Chocolat stop Waitrose 'copying' its bars?
When Waitrose introduced its new chocolate bars with a full-page ad last week, the publicity wasn’t the kind it hoped for
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Supermarkets cut prices on BBQ favourites this summer
Beefburgers are on average 3% cheaper than this time last May across 48 SKUs in the mults
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Low coffee stocks see prices climb
Consecutive seasons of low production have left coffee stocks low over the past three years
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Ocado Kroger partnership: analysts’ reaction
After this morning’s announcement of a partnership between Ocado and retail giant Kroger to build “multiple CFCs across the US”, here’s the reaction from city analysts.
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Ginsters Pulled Pork Slice: acid test
Ginsters is the UK’s top savoury pastry brand. It sold an extra 3.2 million units last year
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Budgens Islington: renovation in search of perfection
It’s been a decade since Paul Gardner made the unorthodox switch from a career in the police force to taking on a run-down Budgens store in the heart of Islington
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Packaging power list: the 10 most powerful people in fmcg packaging
Blue Planet has put plastic packaging under the spotlight, but there is a lack of consensus from campaigners and producers over what the problem is – let alone how to solve it. So who will lead the sustainability charge? Check-out our list