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Pig crisis conflict to seasonal wage confusion: five key takeaways from the NFU Conference 2022
The conference was a day of lively debate as it broached the problems currently facing farmers with speeches from NFU president Minette Batters, Defra secretary George Eustice and more
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Why we’re researching the impact of supermarkets on community wellbeing
The Covid crisis appeared to stimulate a more agile response from supermarkets to local needs, says Caroline Lee and Catherine Hammant, researchers at University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
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McDonald’s pork row proves the importance of purpose and profit for today’s businesses
A row has erupted over McDonald’s use of pork from suppliers housing pregnant pigs in gestation crates
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Retailer delay tactics on cost price increases are crippling for smaller suppliers
Needless and complex delay tactics by retailers mean necessary CPI processes grind to a halt, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Why climate change is a focus of Fairtrade Fortnight 2022
Smallholder farmers lack the finance needed to build climate resilience, despite having the vital expertise in adaptation and mitigation, says Michael Gidney, CEO of the Fairtrade Foundation
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As Covid restrictions end, get out and be inspired by 50 innovative food stores worldwide
There are plenty of inspiring new formats to visit in the UK and further afield
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Why GSCOP could be positive for Amazon as well as its vendors
GSCOP rules are great news for Amazon’s grocery vendors and in time will be great news for Amazon itself, says Paul Adams, CEO of Tambo
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How grocery loyalty schemes are evolving in 2022
Retailers are building out stronger, more personalised loyalty schemes to keep loyal shoppers happy, says Eagle Eye CEO Tim Mason
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Big 30’s historic losses last year only tell half the story
Last year was the most challenging for the UK’s grocery wholesalers since the Second World War
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Perfect ambassador Stanley Tucci stars for San Pellegrino
What a capture! Water brand San Pellegrino has hired actor Stanley Tucci as a brand ambassador
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A Cow’s Life: Panorama documentary shines a light on the cost of dairy
This week’s Panorama investigation into the dairy sector was never likely to evoke bucolic visions of happy cattle chewing the cud
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How to balance calls, meetings and actual work from home
The place we need to get our minds to is understanding that being in your inbox or in a call/meeting is not the only way to be busy
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Storm Eunice: how do we protect our agriculture industry from extreme weather?
The potential impact of Storm Eunice on UK agriculture is huge – and climate change is worsening the risks, says Andrew Lloyd, COO of Intelligent Growth Solutions
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In an age of inflation, booze brands must be careful in communicating price hikes
Taxation changes, the growth of low & no and booming sales figures mean drinkers will be especially sensitive to change
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Why Waitrose is getting more personal in its loyalty offer
The new MyWaitrose package aims to create a more personal bond with customers, says Martin George, Waitrose customer director
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FSA cheese guidance demonstrates an over-reliance on pasteurisation
The latest NHS guidance for pregnant woman, drafted by the FSA, shows a lack of understanding of cheese properties, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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New allegations of animal abuse won’t help a dairy sector already on the brink
The BBC’s Panorama on Monday night saw workers on a dairy farm in west Wales engaged in a series of alleged animal welfare breaches
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Food and drink marketing professionals are failing to keep up with innovation
In the food & drink sector, skills levels have dropped, says Mark Dodds, chair of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Food, Drink & Agriculture Sector Interest Group
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How did it all go so wrong for Farmdrop?
Farmdrop was a small business operating like a giant, and a Covid-driven rise in demand hiked costs, too
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What grocery can learn from Tesco’s success in these challenging times
Succeeding in grocery today requires a brilliant execution of the basics alongside agile responses to disruption, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction