Comment & opinion – Page 115
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Supermarket alcohol must evolve from own-label to own-brand
Successful retailers in BWS are building brands that can compete with well-established spirit brands, says Graham Gibson, director at Alcohol Solutions
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Canny Morrisons CEO David Potts deserves credit for his thoughtful and speedy leadership
There is much more to Morrisons’ success than simply a Covid windfall
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What you may have missed part II: Grocery’s city news over Christmas
In a sign of these strange times, the Christmas ‘break’ has been quite a hive of activity
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Brexit deal, HFSS consultation, grocery honours: what you might have missed over Christmas
2021 already looks like it might be another bumpy ride for the food and drink sector
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Chaos at the border bodes far from well for Brexit
As FDF CEO Ian Wright pointed out, the week has ‘lifted the curtain’ on the potential for chaos
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What supermarkets can learn from farmers’ markets in selling a food experience
In their quest for efficiency, UK supermarkets have neglected the primary and sensory aspects of food, says Nathan Watts, creative director of Interstore
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If it’s not a supply deal, what is Bestway getting from its Costcutter purchase?
Bestway has confirmed the Co-op supply arrangement will remain in place until 2026. In the meantime, the wholesaler will reap other benefits
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Resistance is futile as tighter HFSS legislation looms for food companies
The need to be a healthier nation is not going to go away. So the industry is wasting its time trying to halt HFSS plans, says Gary Pope, CEO of Kids Industries
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Highlights from The Grocer Top Products 2020 – from tea to Viennetta
After a year like no other, we’ve published a Top Products Survey like no other. Here’s some highlights
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The Shopper Shrink: the psychology behind the perfect Christmas gift
Psychologists have researched what makes a perfect gift, and it’s all fairly simple
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The vegan mince pie taste test: how do manufacturers do it without dairy?
Creating a mince pie without butter or eggs, while getting the taste right, presents a serious challenge. So how do vegan versions measure up?
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Our Top Products Survey maps subtle and profound changes in consumer behaviour
Our Top Products Survey offers incredible insight into the events of the last year
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Canine Snoop Dogg stars in Just Eat seasonal smash
‘Did somebody say Just Eat?’ Rapper Snoop Dogg is behind one of the year’s wiggliest earworms
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Amazon is lagging behind other fmcg giants with its climate pledge
Amazon’s pledge contains some worthy promises, but its delivery emissions targets are less impressive
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Quality, theatre and relevance: how to resurrect the deli counter
Different functions or unique products are vital, and equally important is superior quality, says Simon Day of Winterbotham Darby
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Brexit deal or not, food prices are going up. But by how much?
Much will depend on whether supermarkets or suppliers end up shouldering the burden of Brexit-related costs such as tariffs
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It’s a golden age for challenger brands with small budgets to reach consumers
Even without expensive awareness campaigns, brands can influence potential customers with precise, accurate and relevant proximity marketing, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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What’s behind strange timing of government’s animal transportation review?
The meat industry doesn’t have any spare bandwidth to provide a sufficient response to the government’s proposals
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Governments warning supermarkets to stockpile? Pull the other one
Retailers have been building up supplies of longer-life products for weeks
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The least the government can give the food industry this Christmas is the gift of a deal
The challenges stacking up for food, if it’s possible, could be even greater than when Tyas first answered the call in March