Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 322
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Monthly inflation eases as promos mitigate its impact
Prices remain up year on year, but without promotions the outlook would be worse, and month-on-month, the picture is improving
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The human price of cut-price flowers: an investigation by The Grocer
As the price of a supermarket bouquet drops to as little as £2.99, the environmental and social impact of the flower industry has come under scrutiny. Tristan McConnell reports on the effect of the horticultural boom on people in one of Kenya’s flower-growing hotspots
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Unanswered questions over Europe’s deadly E.coli crisis
The source of the E.coli outbreak in Germany was still unknown as The Grocer went to press. So what DO we know? Julia Glotz answers some key questions
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Lansley’s change of tack has volunteers cast as the villains
The newly aggressive language coming out of the DH over the Responsibility Deal is as nothing to the tough talking that lies ahead, says Ian Quinn
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A dirty business: why human waste could help solve the global food crisis
The idea of using human sewage to fertilise the land has been poo-pooed for too long. As a global food crisis looms and fertiliser costs soar, isn’t it time for us to get over our squeamishness, asks Daniel Selwood
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Acid Test: Babicka Vodka
Made using 100% Moravian corn to create a “subtle sweetness” and infused with thujone extracted from hand-picked wormwood, Babicka Vodka will “appeal to the discerning drinker”
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Sainsbury’s in promo lead as focus shifts to own label
Only Sainsbury’s and Asda have increased promotional spending year-on-year as activity shifts from brands to own label.
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Is Walmart really planning a triumphant return to Europe?
Walmart is seeking a Heathrow base, sparking rumours of a fresh assault on the Continent. Where is the US giant likely to strike, asks Ian Quinn
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MPs tell Kraft to ‘Come on Irene!’ But what’s the point?
A new BIS committee report is obsessed over the no-show of Kraft CEO Irene Rosenfeld at its inquiry. Isn’t this missing the point?
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Are you being self-served?
Unmanned coffee machines generate up to £40k in sales a year, which is why Costa – and retailers – want a bigger slurp of the action. Virginia Matthews reports
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Acid Test: Rolo Cone
I enjoyed this product and was pleasantly surprised at the variety of flavours and textures. The caramel was delicious and made the ice cream seem a real treat.
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Acid Test: Levi Roots Caribbean Crush
The new drinks would “add an exotic twist” to the soft drinks category
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Grocery Retail Structure 2011: Multiple retailer swap shop sees Tesco swell its numbers
Tesco and Booker have increased their estates this year, while the Co-op Group and Spar were among those reducing numbers. Beth Phillips reports
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Could I be a brand?
Hardly any brands have managed to crack fresh meat, fish or poultry. Julia Glotz investigates why – and finds out where future opportunities might lie
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Question time for red meat
Food and farming minister Jim Paice joins three of the red meat industry’s leading lights in assessing the sector’s challenges and opportunities – from inflation and profitability to supply chain relationships and Mercosur talks
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Hugh's fish fight lands stunning catch
The seafood supply and retail industry feared the worst from Hugh’s Fish Fight, but the chef’s campaigning has brought a sea change, boosting sales of less familiar species, encouraging greater sustainability and spurring the EU into action, says Richard Ford
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Beef holds its head high again
Exports may still be below pre-BSE levels but British beef is back on the global scene, with a resurgent reputation. How will this affect UK supply, asks Nick Hughes
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: How to get pork on more plates
Sales of pork are flat, and suppliers blame excessive levels of promotion. What can be done to put a premium into the category, asks Richard Ford
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: A nice cut of lamb - if you can afford it
Growing global demand and falling flock sizes have led to sharp price rises and depressed sales for lamb. How can suppliers fight back, asks Julia Glotz
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: The end of cheap chicken?
Rising input costs have put paid to the £2 chicken and now further inflation could lead to shoppers paying even more for their poultry, says Nick Hughes