All analysis & features articles – Page 123
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Analysis & FeaturesHow 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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Analysis & FeaturesWar on obesity: is food and drink being swamped by targets?
Patience is wearing thin with a ‘tsunami’ of government plans
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Analysis & FeaturesWalkers 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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Analysis & FeaturesCMA 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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Analysis & FeaturesWhy 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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Analysis & Features10 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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Analysis & FeaturesCan 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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Analysis & FeaturesHow 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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Analysis & FeaturesCan 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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Analysis & FeaturesFirst 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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Analysis & FeaturesOwn-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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Analysis & FeaturesHow 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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Analysis & FeaturesEight 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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Analysis & FeaturesHow 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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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury'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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Analysis & FeaturesKit Kat Senses: acid test
Take-home value sales of individually wrapped chocolate assortments have hit £224m
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastic-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
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Analysis & Features17 foodie advent calendars launching this Christmas
A far cry from the picture variety your mum used to buy, here’s our pick of the year’s most decadent and different advent calendars
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Analysis & FeaturesFive sandwich alternatives making waves at Lunch
From steamed buns to salad rolls, exhibitors were keen to give the sarnie some fresh competition
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Analysis & FeaturesFive wacky but wonderful dairy innovations and concepts from around the world
We list some of the wackiest dairy products and conceptual designs to hit shelves around the globe