Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 106
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City news: Asda posts sixth consecutive quarter of organic growth
Asda’s resurgence continued this week as it posted like-for-like growth of 2% in the third quarter to post its sixth consecutive quarter of organic growth.
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What this new Tesco herbal tea tells us about the 'food and mood' trend
The launch has caught the attention of industry experts, who see it as an important milestone in the development of functional food and drink in the UK
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Which of this year's supermarket Christmas adverts is best?
The Grocer’s expert panel delivers its verdict on all of the 2018 Christmas ads
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The Grocer’s Top New Talent: the class of 2018
Meet the brilliant, ambitious and dynamic individuals driving innovation, transformation and growth
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Coca-Cola 2.0: how brand is transforming through radical NPD
A broader, more versatile and more functional masterbrand strategy is behind Coke’s move into pastures new
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Trade wars, extreme weather and disease pose threat to food prices in 2019, warns report
Trade wars, disease and extreme weather are threatening to cause volatility next year, according to the bank’s annual Outlook report
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Sainsbury's-Asda: eight reasons why our merger should go ahead
In response to opposition from retailers and supplier groups last week, Sainsbury’s and Asda have launched the case for the defence of their merger plans
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Own-label showcase: Aldi Lacura beauty & skincare
The disruptive range regularly expands with new launches inspired by big players and cult brands
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PepsiCo to avoid premium snacks retail war by keeping Pipers Crisps Co's focus on foodservice
Walkers owner PepsiCo has entered the premium hand-cooked crisps space with its acquisition of Pipers, but will eschew the brutal promotional retail environment to grow its presence in foodservice.
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Sainsbury's-Asda report: retailers and trade bodies respond
The Grocer summarises the industry’s responses to the CMA investigation, published yesterday
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Do Defra’s plans for 'fair dealing' with farmers add up?
New proposals could see the government intervene in pricing negotiations by giving farmers access to wholesale sales data from processors
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Potato shortage to blame as price of crisps and chips soar
The UK potato planted area fell by 4.4% year on year to just 117,300 hectares in 2018 – the third lowest on record
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Increase in demand drives up price of cocoa
Farmgate prices for cocoa from the Ivory Coast have also risen
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Iceland Takeaway Chicken Tikka Masala: acid test
This long-standing option is one of Iceland’s products to have recently had palm oil removed
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Can AEOs help you dodge port disruption in a no-deal Brexit?
Looking to avoid post-Brexit port disruption? AEO certification can reportedly ease the flow of trade. So how can companies apply, and is it worth it?
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Food trade chaos: Hull's port braces for no-deal Brexit
Hull would not be able to cope in a no-deal scenario, according to its chief port health officer, Laurence Dettman
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First look: inside Harrods' Fresh Market Hall
We take a first look inside Harrods’ reimagined food hall, which opened last week after a major refurbishment
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Eight innovative new sweet potato products coming to supermarkets
From puffs to bread, the bright orange root veg has inspired a wealth of quirky product innovation this year
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New vegan food-to-go products coming to supermarkets
From fishless sushi to pig-free bacon crisps, here’s our pick of the best new vegan-friendly food-to-go products
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Inside Amazon's Tilbury FC: is the controversy justified?
Stories of exhausted staff don’t stop Amazon opening its doors to the public