Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 142
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Alpro to harvest first soybean in Belgium
Belgian soybeans will be harvested for the first time this year
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Claudi & Fin Greek Style Frozen Yoghurt Lollies: acid test
Claudi & Fin set out to make lollies with fewer calories than an apple
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Sausage, bacon and pork price hikes outpace rest of meat
Supermarket prices for bangers, bacon and fresh pork products are surging
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Tesco-Booker merger: why the CMA’s phase two review will come down to 350 hotspots
The CMA has identified 350 local areas around the country where there is an overlap
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How an ambitious Danish start-up plans to get fmcg brands into China – and why it’s moving to London
Shobr has just secured investment from China and moved its HQ to Mayfair. Now it has its sights on Asia
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OC&C Global 50: M&A lever yet to be pulled
Forecasts of 3G Capital’s rivals reacting to its deal-making with large-scale consolidations of their own have come to very little as Global 50 M&A slumped last year
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OC&C Global 50: Tobacco's lessons for the fmcg industry
It comes as little surprise that tobacco is the again the standout performer in the fmcg universe - what lessons can the rest of the industry’s learn from tobacco’s enduring success?
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OC&C Global 50: Commodities provide bottom line solace
The headline growth picture for the Global 50 is unremittingly grim, but there was some solace for the world’s biggest fmcg suppliers when it came to the bottom line.
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OC&C Global 50 2017: Can zero equal hero?
Is zero-based budgeting (ruthless cost cutting) the required method for boosting margin now?
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The top 10 new food trends from the Fancy Food Show
The Javits Centre revealed the direction of travel for innovators
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'Bee populations hit' by neonicotinoid use
A major new study has provided the most compelling evidence yet that neonicotinoids pose a serious threat
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Sainsbury's Q1 results: What the analysts say
Analysts have hailed the 3% rise in grocery sales as a positive development
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I had my DNA tested to find the perfect diet
Here’s what a swab of saliva can tell you about your diet
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Should DNA dictate our diet?
Genetics tests are taking off, with companies offering ‘bespoke’ nutritional advice based on a swab of our DNA
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Why are so few Brits prepared to pick fruit?
The UK fruit & veg sector is at risk because Brexit has made it harder to hire seasonal workers from Europe - and Brits don’t want to do the job. We explain why it’s so hard to hire British workers for seasonal jobs, and what to do about it.
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Vegetarianism in vogue: Does meat & fish need a makeover?
Poultry is flying high as red meat feels the heat, driving solid growth in the overall meat, fish & poultry market. But with the number of Brits cutting back on meat soaring, is it time the sector had a makeover for the modern age? Why are so many Brits considering ...
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The five main takeaways from the GCA conference
From Christine Tacon’s last-minute reappointment as Groceries Code Adjudicator to a revealing survey of suppliers
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As supermarkets turn away, what's Fairtrade's future?
Cadbury, Sainsbury’s, Tesco have sought alternative accreditation after concerns regarding the effectiveness of the scheme
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Cashew prices soar with rising demand
Soaring demand and poor weather in key growing region Vietnam have pushed wholesale cashew prices up