Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 29
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What must happen to prevent more food allergen deaths?
As an inquest determines Celia Marsh’s death was caused by contaminated coconut yoghurt, gaps remain in the UK’s regulatory system
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The yolk of the matter: 10 charts that reveal how Britain likes its eggs
Shoppers want their eggs to come with more than a kiss these days, as our research shows. We’ve cracked open consumer attitudes to eggs to reveal that assurances on Britishness, food safety, animal welfare and quality are of growing importance. So how does Britain like its eggs in 2022?
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As energy prices soar, is it time supermarkets went off-grid?
Food stores are some of the biggest energy users in the country, but as prices soar and net zero targets loom, can they find new ways to power themselves?
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How Craigie’s gave its farm shop café a ‘colourful and organic’ £200k makeover
It comes 35 years after the Edinburgh business made its debut as a one-table retail operation in a converted barn
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British dairy’s international treasure hunt
Dairy can often feel like a dwindling industry in the UK. Declining milk consumption and promotion of vegan alternatives – amid allegations around the impact of cows on climate – have led to a sense of woe across the sector
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China’s role in the global post-Covid market
Post-Covid, China’s growth has slowed significantly, with only 0.4% GDP growth in the second quarter of 2022
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Why the sky’s the limit for Honestly Tasty’s high-tech vegan cheese
Would-be spacecraft engineer Mike Moore self-funded the launch of his plant-based cheese brand, in 2012. Four years later, investors are hammering at his door
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Why blonde chocolate is having a moment
It all started with the launch of Mondelez’s Australian Caramilk brand into the UK in June 2021
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Food and drink’s top financial performers of 2022
PepsiCo benefited from a return to out-of-home consumption of its snacks and drinks
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Chocolatiers face raw deal in supply chain costs
Confectioners have been facing raw material price volatility in recent years
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How to align sustainable petfood with pricing
With recession looming, UK petfood suppliers might be forgiven for putting green initiatives aside
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OC&C Global 50 food and beverage rankings: how fmcg giants are tackling inflation
The world’s fmcg giants survived the pandemic. Now they’re facing into rampant inflation. Are they agile enough to handle rising costs, changing shopper habits and geopolitical volatility?
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Can the frozen food sector stay competitive in the cost of living crisis?
Opportunities lie in pricing and restaurant-style lines, experts say
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Britain’s 10 favourite sweets and confectionery brands 2022
In contrast to chocolate, the top fruity confectionery brands are mostly in growth this year
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Can Morrisons really scale up its Daily format in the ‘thousands’?
The plans may have been a welcome distraction from losing its big four place to Aldi, but where will all those Morrisons Daily stores come from?
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Posh butters and squeezable udders: how to add value in dairy
Against a backdrop of soaring prices, The Grocer charged five creative agencies with pitching dairy products Brits would be happy to pay more for
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Why vegan chocolate is attracting the big bucks
For evidence of the popularity of vegan chocolate, just look at its fundraising efforts
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How Wye Valley Meadery brought a ‘medieval’ drink into the 21st century
How award-winning supplier Wye Valley Meadery is bringing the historic alcoholic drink into the 21st century with its ‘session meads’
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The UK’s 10 most popular chocolate bars and brands 2022
Lindt Lindor overtakes Galaxy as the UK’s second favourite chocolate
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What does the future hold for gum and mints after HFSS rules come in?
Two confectionery categories looking fairly safe from HFSS regulations are gum and mints