Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 171
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Own label bread gains £40m as brands continue to crumble
As the price war takes its toll on bread sales, own label is storming ahead with volume sales up an impressive 5.3%
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Revealed: 40% of Brits ditch bread in their sarnies
Brits are replacing the bread in their sarnies for wraps, sandwich thins and pitta bread. So, what is the most popular sandwich alternative?
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Ice cream needs makeover genius
Innovation is still driving growth in premium ice cream but elsewhere an injection of excitement is called for
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The Dairymen 2016: an action plan for British dairy
It’s no good crying over spilt milk. So instead of reflecting on what a tough year it has been for dairy, we decided to make this year’s Dairymen all about looking to the future.
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Who is winning the war on waste?
For our Green Issue we have ranked how the UK’s 10 largest retailers are doing in the war on waste
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Deflation edges up as three of big four sharpen prices
The latest skirmishes in the supermarket price war have ensured deflation remains in the market, the latest GPI shows
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How to level the waste playing field
For only £10m per year we think government could encourage businesses to redistribute 100,000 tonnes of edible food
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Will Brexit resurrect the dirty man of Europe?
Will discarding EU red tape undo important wins on the environmental front?
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Rapeseed oil prices driven up by low production
Rapeseed oil prices are up 26.3% due to low production and higher palm oil prices…
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Poor weather drives up pineapple prices
Food crime specialist Chris Elliott has warned that processed pineapple products are increasingly vulnerable to fraud
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Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2016: key trends
Fine food producers experiment with smoking, booze and ethics in our round-up of key trends from the show
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Tomato prices soar 36% due to bad weather in Europe
Adverse weather conditions across Europe during the spring have led to a tightening in tomato supplies
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The Grocer Cup 2016: The Contenders
This is your chance to decide who will carry off the trophy in 2016
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The AB InBev/SAB Miller deal: key points
Your at-a-glance guide to the key facets of the AB InBev/SAB Miller deal
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Is obesity being fuelled by marketing to kids online?
Food brands stand accused of using increasingly subversive tactics on the internet to sell junk food to children
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Will Amazon’s new gadget push the right buttons for consumers?
Amazon’s push into grocery has the major players running scared. So how significant is its latest innovation?
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10 things you need to know about... breakfast
For our latest digital feature we’ve turned our attention to the most important meal of the day. So how is it changing?
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Revealed: The true impact of bacon & bangers cancer link
More than half of those who are aware of the latest bacon health scare are trying to cut back, a poll for The Grocer reveals
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Concern over kids cereal sugar content is mounting
More Brits are now concerned about the amount of sugar in cereals aimed at children, but many also believe they’re a good source of fibre…
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On the go: Can in store brekkie bars offer a smarter start?
We’ve tasked brand experience agency Momentum Worldwide with helping retailers make the most of on the go. Here’s what they came up with…