Comment & opinion – Page 125
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Our underlying epidemic is chronic junk diets. It’s time to eat real food
Our nation’s diet matters – and it reflects our coronavirus deaths, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Food prices will rise in the new year. That is the reality of Brexit
The fundamentals of food price inflation have been sorely tested by the coronavirus. But the balance is about to tip
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Becoming a B Corp: a way to validate our sustainable mission
We are all united in the belief that business should be a force for good
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Sexy summer sausage action with Heck
Latin guitar, swimwear and shades by the pool, fit bods and knowing smiles
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Amazon must improve the online experience if it wants to compete in grocery
Its free Prime grocery delivery isn’t enough when the shopping experience isn’t up to par, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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McCain is leading the way, but others must follow to protect British farmers
Growers need help to survive the perfect storm of erratic weather, increased staff costs and trade concerns
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Ben & Jerry’s Home Office row shows the industry is trying to be a force for good
Ben & Jerry’s tweet thread directed at Priti Patel triggered a pile-on, but Unilever is taking positive steps
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Suppliers are lagging behind retailers on the strategic front
Suppliers have been reactionary to the pandemic, but obesity measures will require more careful thought, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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At KFC, we’re looking to improve chicken welfare, but we can’t do it alone
KFC’s Chicken Welfare Report is an honest evaluation of where the brand stands, says David Moran, chief supply chain officer at KFC Western Europe
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Stilton’s ceremonial role in Japan trade negotiations is a symbol of things to come
Getting ‘quintessentially British’ products into deals will represent success for a Vote Leave cabinet
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Three ways fmcg businesses can keep a cool head and adapt to change
Identify which shopper trends represent revolution, which represent evolution and which are about continuation, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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What McColl’s interims tell us about the impact of coronavirus on convenience
A £500k pre-tax loss doesn’t look like good news, but it’s not all doom and gloom
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How CCEP is playing a positive role as part of the Covid-19 Business Pledge
Collaboration is the most powerful tool we have, says Leendert den Hollander, GB general manager at Coca-Cola European Partners
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Marks & Spencer is threatening a middle-class price war against Waitrose
And Ocado also gets an extra 2,000 unique M&S products on its site
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Sainsbury’s makes a splash with sounds of summer
Sainsbury’s has subtly evolved its distinctive black-and-white-and-orange ad campaign
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How to deal with the ‘Zoom Doom’ and maximise meetings
Online calls and online meetings are the norm because of the pandemic
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If dogfood brands can make a Better Chicken Commitment, why can’t human ones?
BCC signatories enjoy a free, sustained PR boost for signing up
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Supermarkets need to go beyond food donations this summer
Businesses are providing a vital lifeline during the pandemic, says Steve Butterworth, CEO of Neighbourly
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Retailers and brands need to understand the new, digitally informed shopper
Spontaneity is out, planning informed by search is in, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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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