Buying and supplying insight and analysis – Page 3
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Analysis & Features
The virtual sales pitch: how buyers and sellers have adapted
When lockdown hit, buyers and brands had to quickly adapt to a new normal of Zoom meetings and home deliveries. Turns out, there are benefits to this new way of working
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What impact is coronavirus having on UK food and drink exports?
Coronavirus has played havoc with international supply chains and demand. So what impact has there been on UK food and drink exports?
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Comment & Opinion
How fmcg companies are beating the low investor expectations of the Covid era
Less complexity keeps retailers happy and boosts margins, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Are fmcg companies paying their suppliers quickly enough?
Supermarkets have led the way in paying suppliers more quickly – but many of fmcg’s biggest players are taking longer than recommended
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Comment & Opinion
How to get traction with retailers and buyers post-Covid
Buyers are busy people, but there are many ways fmcg companies can get noticed, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & Opinion
We must not allow coronavirus terror to create a negative ‘new normal’
Changes to delivery hours and fish farming rules should not become permanent, says Joanna Blythman
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Analysis & Features
Magnum No Added Sugar Vanilla Caramel Ice Cream: acid test
This launch from Unilever’s Magnum brand is billed as tapping demand from health-conscious consumers
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Peperami Protein Kick Beef Bars: acid test
Peperami’s Beef Bars are aimed at the growing legion of health-conscious, protein-loving Brits
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M&S Plant Kitchen Tofish & Chips: acid test
This vegan dish comprises crispy battered tofu goujons, chips and a vegan tartare sauce
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Asda Plant Based Dirty Fries: acid test
Asda’s Plant Based range is approved by The Vegan Society and spans chilled, frozen and food to go
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Comment & Opinion
CBD sellers need to get authorised – or risk an FSA clampdown
Many products boasting CBD credentials would actually be illegal under FSA rules, says Adrian Charlton
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Analysis & Features
Sainsbury’s Love Your Veg Butternut Squash & Lentil Lasagne: acid test
This vegan lasagne is comprised of butternut squash sheets layered with a lentil and tomato ragu
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Troo Nicely Nutty with Cinnamon Granola: acid test
This granola is billed as ‘the perfect gut-healthy start to the day’
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Ritz Baked Bites Olive Oil & Grana Padano: acid test
These Baked Bites offer an upmarket, Italian spin on Ritz’s much-loved crackers
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Mr Kipling After Dinner Mint Fancies: acid test
These cakes were launched alongside a swathe of new posher snacks by Mr Kipling aimed at adult cake lovers
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Wall’s BBQ Jackfruit Rolls: acid test
Greggs’ smash hit vegan sausage roll has sparked a tidal wave of NPD
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Marks & Spencer Salted Caramel Tortilla Rolls: acid test
These bagged snacks are part of M&S’s limited-edition Christmas range
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Sainsbury’s Cinnamon Bun Flavour Festive Pretzels: Acid test
A limited-edition play on pretzels for the festive season
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Birds Eye Crispy Pancakes Tomato & Mozzarella: acid test
This frozen product from Birds Eye promises a ‘modern twist’ on the traditional crispy pancake
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Wow Focus Mixed Berry: acid test
This sugar-free energy drink contains vitamins, amino acids and natural caffeine