Comment & opinion – Page 141
-
Comment and Opinion
The only certainty of coronavirus is that it will get worse
It is a powerful statement that coronavirus now polls as a greater threat than Brexit to the food industry in 2020
-
Comment and Opinion
Dispatches’ ‘Truth About Your Coffee’ offers bleak insight into child labour
One 12-year-old boy carried a 50lb sack to earn less than £2 during a nine-hour work day
-
Comment and Opinion
Tesco’s latest Price Match move: can it really go the distance with Aldi?
Tesco is now committed to fight an enemy that has vowed never to be beaten on price
-
Comment and Opinion
Tell it to the bees: brands must deliver on their pro-pollinator promises
Brands would be wise to bear in mind the risks of ‘bee-washing’
-
Comment and Opinion
A plastic sachets ban is a no-brainer, sure to inspire innovation
A ban would be a win for everyone, says Giles Gibbons, founder and CEO of Good Business
-
Comment and Opinion
Today’s consumer wants accurate product data – suppliers and retailers must provide
Consumers now expect to be able to access a wealth of information about what they consume, says Chris Tyas, chair of GS1 UK
-
Comment and Opinion
Johnson’s US negotiating objectives lack ambition. But maybe that’s for the best
Downing Street will need to concede on either health or agriculture to reach a deal
-
Comment and Opinion
Marketers have yet to seize the opportunity of ‘through the line’ communication
Retailers and brands are swimming in consumer data, yet struggling to know what to do with it, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
-
Comment and Opinion
Millennial shopping habits are putting grassroots grocery at risk
Property developers’ ‘improving’ pressures are threatening thriving businesses, says Joanna Blythman
-
Comment and Opinion
Shoppers deserve clarity on ‘light’ alcoholic drinks
The industry faces rules that hinder when it comes to determining the difference between ‘low & no’, ‘alcohol-free’ and lower-abv options, says Jason Clarke, co-founder of Genius Brewing
-
Comment and Opinion
The coronavirus outbreak proves we can’t put all our faith in food imports
An adviser to the Chancellor has claimed the food sector isn’t ‘critically important’ to the UK – but we mustn’t turn to 100% imported food
-
Comment and Opinion
Our Goodness Issue is full of inspiring tales showcasing the ‘good’ in grocery
in these challenging times, it’s important not only to #bekind but to #dogood
-
Comment and Opinion
European citrus fruit fanatics enjoy a juicy week
It’s been a big week for fruit – though not in the way health or food waste campaigners would want
-
Comment and Opinion
Emoji campaign offers virtual support for Welsh foodie favourites
Food & Drink Wales has been busy drumming up support for the land of leeks and lamb
-
Comment and Opinion
Monkeyface pricklebacks: too evolved to eat?
Is there a better name in the animal kingdom than monkeyface prickleback? No
-
Comment and Opinion
Aldi ad gives doubting Ann the third degree
Aldi’s new ad kicks off by introducing us to Ann, who we’re immediately told ‘doesn’t like Aldi’
-
Comment and Opinion
Will Walmart’s sale of a majority stake in Asda solve the retailer’s problems?
Private equity money is likely to lead to demands for more returns – or reduced costs
-
Comment and Opinion
Brussels’ negotiating position shows it’s US or them. It must be the latter
About 80% of the UK’s agricultural exports go to the EU. We must prioritise it over the US
-
Comment and Opinion
Fight for your Adjudicator, suppliers
At the end of a positive tenure, legacy chat must focus on making sure your successor will also have the ability to ‘force’ good behaviour
-
Comment and Opinion
Lack of guidance on sodium from PHE is disappointing
Food manufacturers have been waiting for a year on guidance from PHE in regards to the use of sodium