Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 149
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Easter chocolate cheaper despite commodity price increases
Brexit doesn’t mean shoppers have to shell out more for Easter eggs this year
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Tesco results: what the analysts say
Tesco’s UK-like-for-like sales were up 0.9% in the year – its first reported full-year growth for seven years. Here’s how analysts have reacted
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We need to wake up to the coffee cup recycling conundrum
New research shows that only one in every 400 coffee cups are recycled, so why is the government allowing this ’latte litter let-off’?
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How Scotland has food waste wrapped up
Scotland has emerged as a frontrunner in the fight against food waste. What can it teach the rest of the UK?
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Kraftliner price driven up by wood pulp demand
Rising demand and higher input costs have led to a rise in kraftliner prices
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Pepsi's ad calamity shows the dangers of 'brand building'
Food & drink brands want to do more than just sell products - but brand building can go very wrong
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Palm oil price drops 20% as production recovers
The price of palm oil per tonne has fallen 18.2% from £643.60 to £526.30 since January
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Grocery's strangest lawsuits: hacking, grapes and lethal bags
From sinful sausages to dangerous grapes, the world of grocery is no stranger to a strange lawsuit…
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How can dairy fend off the latest round of 'scary' slurs?
The sector is facing a growing groundswell of anti-dairy rhetoric
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Why Reckitt Benckiser's food sell-off is part of a longer strategic game
Fresh on the heels of Unilever’s reported plan to sell its problematic spreads division, Reckitt Benckiser has confirmed it is exploring the sale of its own food division
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Did reset or price row lead to Tesco's Heineken cull?
Some Heineken brands axed by Tesco were doing well, and mainstream brands from rivals have gained more space
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Does a celebrity on the label guarantee sales success?
Mary Berry may thrive but it wasn’t so good for Donald Trump
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Top 100 Advertisers: why is food & drink staying traditional?
Fmcg marketers have been playing it safe in the face of fake news and digital bots, and increasing spend on TV and billboards
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10 Things You Need To Know About... Snacking
We’ve popped the top off Britain’s snacking habits for our latest digital feature. Sit back and tuck in!
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Impulse promotions on the rise as fruit & veg deals decline
Latest data reveals the mults are ramping up impulse promotions while cutting back on fruit & veg deals
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Can HelloFresh make mass market recipe boxes work?
Can HelloFresh do a ‘Graze’ and reverse into a mult – with a premium price?
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Lion’s share: Walkers dominates sharing NPD
Sharing bags shrug off the woes of the wider sector with sales up £20m. What NPD has been driving this?
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The great snack race: healthy lines & sharing bags sales rise
We’ve quizzed buyers from Bestway and The Co-op on the state of snacking. So how can players can stay ahead in the race for growth?
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Revealed: Brits snack more on yoghurt, fruit & vegetables
Sales of yoghurt are souring, while popcorn is flying. So why are Brits snacking less on certain kinds of popcorn?
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Mix it up! NPD drives the rise of combo snacks
Fruit & nut mixes, on-the-go snack packs and crunchy beans with seeds – combination snacks are growing fast thanks to innovative NPD