Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 18
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Analysis and Features
The facts and figures behind own-label grocery's incredible growth
Own label is not all about low prices. It’s home to quality, innovation and experimentation
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‘Self-destructing’ plastic. The saviour of food and drink packaging?
Polymateria says it has overcome plastic’s ‘impossible challenge’
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What went wrong at ground-breaking Morrisons recycling plant?
The site in Fife was hailed as a huge step in the journey to recycle soft plastics. But a few months on, the plant is facing closure
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How European retailer Picnic is breaking own-label packaging rules
Picnic’s artsy own-label range forgoes a sense of corporate identity and prioritises delighting shoppers
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Do customers believe in greedflation? What are they doing to counter it?
More than 90% of British consumers would try a new brand if their usual choice went up in price due to inflation
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10 foodie feasts inspiring ‘bring a board’ parties for Eurovision 2023
A food board for each country in the bookies’ top 10 to win Eurovision. Have the guests at your viewing party screaming ‘douze points’ for these themed dishes
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Does climate breakdown make more food shortages inevitable?
The climate crisis is the world’s biggest threat. So what is the future of the food supply if the worst-case scenarios come to pass? And what is being done to ensure that they don’t?
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How will the EU’s deforestation law affect UK commodity markets?
New requirements could push up shelf prices and threaten supply
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Is British farming facing an existential crisis?
The UK’s self-sufficiency is ‘slipping’, with many growers reporting receiving minuscule returns. Does Rishi Sunak’s emergency summit signal the start of meaningful action to save British farming?
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How the Digital Markets Unit bill could force Amazon to change its ways
Legislation could give competition watchdogs the power to fine digital giants huge amounts. Will it be good news for Amazon suppliers?
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Why British apples are disappearing from supermarket shelves
With returns low, growers are withdrawing orchard investments
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How the Apprenticeship Levy became a £3bn swindle
David Cameron’s pet project was meant to boost opportunities for apprentices, but companies say most of the money is disappearing into the Treasury’s pockets. What’s going on?
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Sensei: the store that gets smarter with each shop
The Portuguese tech business has spent years perfecting a checkout-free store a grandmother could use. Its CEO explains why competitors like Tesco and Amazon are following suit
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How falling real estate store values are hitting supermarkets
Falling property values are dragging on retailers’ results, potentially affecting their ability to borrow or invest. How are they responding?
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Discounts for data and the death of supermarket loyalty points
As Sainsbury’s and Co-op ape Tesco’s Clubcard Prices model, supermarkets are able to make more on consumer data. But are there risks?
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What does the new underage vaping clampdown need to do to work?
Government is seeking evidence and boosting Trading Standards
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Why retail prices keep rising despite falling commodity costs
The cost of some commodities has fallen by up to 50% in the past year
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Which celebrities are adding star power to food and drink?
Logan Paul’s Prime may have made the biggest noise but Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi and even Dolly Parton have leapt aboard the celebrity brands bandwagon
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How women’s sport has become a sponsor’s dream
The likes of Emma Raducanu and England’s Lionesses are a big allure for major brands, helping them reach a growing and diverse audience
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Is Britain’s new Brexit border ready to roll?
After three years of delays, the Border Target Operating Model is here. How does it work? And at what cost?