Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 13
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Analysis and Features
How Milk & More turned into a dairy pioneer
Not long ago, Milk & More appeared on its last legs. But thanks to high-tech logistics and a green focus, it’s become a pioneer in delivery – and it’s now looking to the future
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The technology that’s transformed (and transforming) the dairy sector
From pasteurisation to machine learning, we look at the tech that has helped the industry evolve – and what might change it even further
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Listeria: how dairy can beat the bug
Listeria is both deadly and difficult to eradicate from the food chain. What steps can be taken to prevent further outbreaks?
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Power list: the most influential women in dairy
Pioneering females are disproving the old-fashioned view that dairy is an industry for men. Meet the dairywomen reshaping the narrative
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Is it back to square one for UK dairy?
In a never-ending game of boom and bust, the industry is facing elevated input costs, retailer rationalisations and an escalating climate crisis
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Fmcg’s global giants see record growth in OC&C Global 50 report
The world’s largest consumer goods companies surged to their highest growth in a decade last year, driven by soaring prices and solid sales volumes
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Why are key British food exports in such steep decline?
Inflation has forced consumers to cut spend, while Brexit red tape has hit SMEs. Businesses are hoping non-EU trade deals make an impact
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What’s Hain Celestial’s plan and will brands be sold off?
‘Hain Reimagined’ will simplify operations and boost marketing
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Four things affecting fmcg following Rishi Sunak’s green rowback
PM Rishi Sunak’s recent rowback on the government’s green plans have stirred up significant discussion
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Three things you need to know about plant-based’s future
The experts reveal all you need to know about the future of plant-based fmcg
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How the Global 50 largest fmcg companies are turning defence into attack
The world’s fmcg giants have soaked up plenty of pressure, and are looking to go back on the attack. Can they prosper in the post-Covid environment?
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The UK’s 10 favourite chocolate brands 2023
All but one of the top 10 chocolate brands – Lindor – has grown value
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Confectionery’s creative challenge: selling old sweets to gen Z
We’ve set agencies the ultimate challenge: give humbugs, candy jewellery and fizzy UFOs a 21st century makeover
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10 charts explaining UK attitudes to sweets and confectionery
Need proof that sweets make people happy? Here it is: more people buy candy to boost their mood than for any other reason, according to our poll of 1,000 shoppers about their attitudes to sweets. And most people will purchase them every week
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The UK’s 10 most popular sweets brands 2023
Rowntree’s has overtaken Maynards Bassetts to be the UK’s second biggest candy brand
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Inside Lidl’s vast new Luton distribution centre
The 1.2 million sq ft distribution centre in Luton is Lidl’s first to feature automation
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How vertical farms are reaching new heights
Reports of vertical farming’s death have been greatly exaggerated. While some have failed to take root, others are thriving
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Sugar farmers furious over British Sugar monopsony
Farmers have accused the processor of a ‘greedy abuse of power’
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How snack brand Taking the Pea found a new lease of life
The business is booming following a rebranding, new listings, and a Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards win
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How Holland & Barrett is transforming its food offer
The health and wellness retailer is returning to its 19th-century roots but with a health twist, naturally