Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 127
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What you need to know about use-by rules for meat
Use-by labelling rules for meat are under the spotlight
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The big 30 wholesalers: can traditional players survive?
The upheaval in wholesale and franchise spearheaded by Tesco-Booker means a more abrasive trading landscape than ever
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Five unusual juice and smoothie innovations
Activated charcoal and spirulina algae are among the weirdest and most wonderful ingredients for this year’s launches
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How many fmcg giants will join the B Corp bandwagon?
New research shows companies receive multiple benefits from signing up to B Corp. So why aren’t more businesses doing so?
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Indonesian import changes hike rice price
Demand for rice in Indonesia has skyrocketed thanks to a government edict allowing 500,000 tonnes of imports in
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Dried fruit prices on rise ahead of Easter
Producers of hot cross buns and Eccles cakes are facing higher dried fruit costs
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Baxters Super Good Fiery Fish Bisque Soup: acid test
Tinned soup was among products under scrutiny last week
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Large lamb crop subdues prices
UK lamb prices have fallen year on year, subdued by a large lamb crop.
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Rise of the chatbots: How are these next gen virtual assistants being used by fmcg?
Neural networks have given birth to a new generation of chatbots that learn from their user
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Five new ways to eat pizza
From yorkshire puddings to a full English, the classic pizza is getting a makeover
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Murder on the shop floor: battling the rise of in-store crime
On a Saturday evening in January father-of-two Vijay Patel, working in the Rota Express store in Mill Hill Broadway, was killed over a pack of cigarette papers
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Can Tesco-Booker beat the discounters at their own game?
The Sunday Times has claimed Tesco is planning its own limited range discount operation, carrying about 3,000 products
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Who is best prepared for the shift towards plant-based?
Tesco and Nestlé were this week singled out for praise by activist investor coalition FAIRR for their leadership
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Closures and feedstock costs drive up polystyrene
Polystyrene prices have risen due to factory closures and rising feedstock costs
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'Sluggish' sales set to hit red meat prices
The GB average prime cattle price was 357.03p/kg in the week ended 3 February…
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Gosh Beetroot, Kale & Quinoa Burgers with Mint: acid test
UK web searches for vegan-related topics shot up by 50% in 2017
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Thirteen ways retailers can nudge shoppers into wasting less
After progress on household food waste reached a disappointing plateau in 2017 Wrap turned to the supermarkets for help
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10 romance-inspired new products landing in stores for Valentine's Day
Move over cupid, the nation’s retailers have got Valentine’s Day covered
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Big enough to bite? Sales salary survey 2018
With salaries stagnating, roles more demanding than ever and a diminishing pool of talent, how to pull in the best?
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Zoe Saldana joins Campari's Red Hand gang
An expensive ‘short film’ is a neat way for brands to look classy