Comment & opinion – Page 158
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Comment and OpinionNew concepts and in-store theatre are vital for M&S revival
Supermarkets love to talk about in-store theatre but have been more likely to strip it out recently
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Comment and OpinionHeinz serves up savoury sadness of single bean
Have you ever eaten a full-choc Kit Kat that’s rolled off the production line without a wafer?
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Comment and OpinionLetters: M&S must adapt to cultural changes
M&S dropping out of the FTSE 100 is proof the retailer has not adapted quickly enough to cultural changes
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Comment and OpinionSnicker: Marathon lolz set to make return
We’ve had nearly 30 years of weak jokes along the lines of ‘I’m not doing a marathon – I’ll do a Snickers though!”
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Comment and OpinionCadbury tugs at the heartstrings with Donate Your Words ad
It seems only yesterday that Cadbury was tugging at our heartstrings
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Comment and OpinionThe wine trade has been treated with callous disregard
The government has betrayed the wine trade. That’s the message from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association
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Comment and OpinionThe M&S tie-up with Infarm is about far more than fancy herbs
The installation of vertical herb farms in M&S stores shows its commitment to both freshness and sustainability
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Comment and OpinionSupermarket Sweep: low-stakes naff-fest remains frothy fun
It’s been more than 10 years since Supermarket Sweep has been on our screens, and even longer since its 1990s heyday
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Comment and OpinionFunds from the soft drinks levy must be used to support children’s health
Reports that the Treasury has ‘pocketed taxes raised through the soft drinks sugar levy’ are very disappointing
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Comment and OpinionWhy the future of the plant-based category is in the freezer
Frozen products are healthier, less packaged and cheaper, says Jason Gibb, founder of Planet Jason and Bread & Jam
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Comment and OpinionCustomers are demanding - so meet their needs with your digital experience
Regular auditing of your online offering will help you pinpoint areas for improvement, says Harry Walker of Google
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Comment and OpinionBrexit shortages could teach British food supply chains a valuable lesson
Climate change and trade disputes necessitate a more agile model, says Professor Leon Terry, director of environment & agrifood at Cranfield University
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Comment and OpinionDRS ‘nightmare’ is just the start when it comes to Brexit chaos
Just as there’s a power vacuum at Defra, plan to include glass have sparked uproar from retailers and raised serious questions about the future of DRS in the UK
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Comment and OpinionThe UK is resilient to food fraud, but we need a ‘fortress’ mentality
In his last regular column for The Grocer, Professor Chris Elliott sets out his aims for a review on food aid and his hopes for the future of UK food safety
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Comment and OpinionThe Defra ‘brain drain’ would be bad news at any time, let alone ahead of a no-deal
As industry sources demand answers from MPs, the exodus from Defra means there’s nobody in to listen
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Comment and OpinionKellogg’s UK plant-based launch is a smart one, but Incogmeato isn’t guaranteed success
Kellogg’s MorningStar Farms brand isn’t well known on these shores, and its artwork could draw ire
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Comment and OpinionGalaxy’s heroine underlines importance of ‘me time’
This weird nightmare looks more like an energy bar campaign than an ‘indulgent’-looking Galaxy chocolate ad
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Comment and OpinionWhat the demand for sustainability means for shopper media
Sustainable media options have become more attractive to brands such as digital proximity channels and in-store digital platforms, says Matt Lee of Capture
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Comment and OpinionTurkish honey hero bears all with ursine taste test
As anyone who’s read Winnie-the-Pooh will know, bears love honey
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Comment and OpinionPizza Express goes for gold with balls promotion
Pizza Express is aping Willy Wonka’s ‘golden ticket’ giveaway