Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 4
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AI cameras: are they really the answer to availability?
Morrisons is trialling a camera-based system to help staff keep shelves stocked – but opinion is divided on the system’s efficacy
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10 charts that explain UK attitudes to kids’ yoghurts
We polled 1,000 UK parents to peel back the lid on attitudes to childhood obesity and the role of snacking in a balanced diet
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What are British Muslim shoppers buying from the supermarkets?
From dates to vermicelli noodles and Rubicon, here are the grocery items being added to Muslim shoppers’ baskets, according to supermarket buyers
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What’s gone wrong for Prime, and what next for the viral soft drinks sensation?
The brand’s sales have slumped by more than 50% since the turn of the year
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What has happened to Aldi’s stratospheric growth story?
Aldi is now only the seventh fastest grower – with discount rival Lidl still surging ahead. So what’s changed in the past six months?
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Are delivery apps harming both riders and retailers?
While riders mount strikes, grocers are exposed to serious risks
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Inside the shrinking fmcg wage purse: why isn’t pay keeping pace?
The pandemic days of employers making strenuous efforts to support staff are over, as pay lags inflation and competition for roles increases. Instead, more sustainable – and cheaper – support is being offered
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The best foodie pranks brands pulled this April Fool’s Day
Grocery brands have taken it upon themselves to develop more elaborate pranks than ever in a bid to boost their presence online and get people talking
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How businesses can solve the big carbon conundrum
Scope 3 emissions are complex and contentious. Now mandatory reporting is on the cards. Can the industry reach a consensus on measurement in time?
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Food security: the 10 biggest threats to the UK supply chain
As farmers demand government support, food supply chains are under growing pressure from climate change, policy, crime and economics
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Easter and mums dominate new displays in stores for March 2024
Mother’s Day and Easter proved the highlights for retailers this month, with colourful displays taking centre stage
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Authenticity, healthy, British: hospitality food trends in 2024
Hospitality remains resilient, as new trends set in to define what the typical menu will look like in 2024
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How the functional shroom is ready to boom
Energy-boosting mushroom drinks are taking off among the US wellness crowd as an alternative to or supplement in coffee. Will the use of these adaptogens catch on here?
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New products to discover at the Farm Shop & Deli Show
Next month’s Farm Shop & Deli Show will offer a raft of innovative NPD
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Sainsbury’s workers’ day from hell: this week in grocery on TikTok
TikTok’s latest grocery trends see Tesco Clubcard hacks, IT crises, and cultural inclusivity, while a viral dumpster dive sparks conversation on food waste
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Where next for Britain’s Biggest Brands?
As cash-strapped shoppers turn to own label, brands are innovating to win them back. But danger lurks for those who fail to pitch their NPD astutely
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Out of the ashes: Why pre-pack deals have left drinks suppliers raging
A spate of pre-pack administration deals have left hordes of suppliers out of pocket. How ethical is this so-called ‘phoenix-ing’?
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Whole Foods Market: how realistic is ‘expansion in the UK’ for Amazon’s white elephant?
Whole Foods Market says closing two UK stores and DC paves the way for growth
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Can FSA shake-up make the UK a leader on lab-grown meat?
Plans to speed up regulatory approval could affect lab-grown meat, novel foods and CBD – but some argue the move will come too late
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AI, supply chains and plant-based – what global fmcg is fighting or embracing
Alimentaria hosted 3,000 exhibitor companies from nearly 60 countries over four days