Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 221
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Ostrich Fillet Steaks: acid test
Exotic meats are growing in appeal as Brits get more adventurous…
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Macknade: spotlight on a celebrated fine food independent
Starting in a tent in the corner of a field, Macknade is now one of the most celebrated UK independent retailers…
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Reports of bogof's demise prove greatly exaggerated
Grocery just can’t let go of the Buy One Get One Free mechanic, the latest promotions data from Assosia shows…
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Fresh and chilled brands a growing force in online
Coca-Cola is the biggest online grocery brand in the UK, according to a new report from CheckoutSmart
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Paypoint row: Time to think outside the box?
Market conditions have forced PayPoint to cap commissions, it claims. That’s rubbish, say independents. So what happens next?
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John Lewis says Switch the Lights
John Lewis has switched to LED lighting, making its customers happier and saving itself a bundle
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Pepper prices hit all-time high as meat consumption soars
Global pepper prices have reached an all-time high having followed an upward trend for the past six years
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Seabrook and LDC reveal plans for making £35m crisps deal pay
Seabrook CEO Jonathan Bye and LDC director Ged Gould open up about the rationale behind their deal - and the key challenges and opportunities ahead
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OC&C Global 50: Still waiting for glut of fmcg mega-deals
The number of global fmcg deal hit record highs last year, according to the OC&C Global 50, but the sector is still waiting for those industry-defining mega-deals.
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CMA Which? pricing probe has no problem with shrinking packs
The Competition & Markets Authority confirmed it had no objections to the so-called “grocery shrink ray”
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It's promo business as usual as Which? is shown the door
The major retailers will have been relieved that the CMA did not find widespread evidence of misleading practices
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Global poultry boom set to push up oilseeds prices
As the USDA confirms global soyabean stocks are lower than expected due to rocketing demand
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Fancy Food Show in New York showcases trending NPD
The Fancy Food Show in New York City is a fantastic showcase of all that is interesting and innovative in gourmet and natural foods
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The first sneak preview of Christmas 2015's delights
Christmas in July, as major retailers unveil their festive ranges
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Forget about the turkey, this Christmas it's a lobster war
In part two of our peek at what the retailers have lined up for the big Christmas battle, lobsters have emerged as the key weapon
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Christmas range 2015 sneak peek: Aldi
It wants its biggest Christmas ever and there is nothing to suggest it won’t get it
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Christmas range 2015 sneak peek: Waitrose
A Christmas cracker, introducing a value theme while playing to its foodie strengths
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Christmas range 2015 sneak peek: Tesco
Fresh ideas combined with convenient solutions for stressed out home cooks are in abundance
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Christmas range 2015 sneak peek: Asda
A classic Christmas range filled with typically lively touches
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Christmas range 2015 sneak peek: M&S
The M&S food business continues to excite with its innovation, and the Christmas range is no exception