Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 125
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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
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When will Coca-Cola loosen its lips on its plans to move into booze?
The EH Canning brand could cover cocktails, wine or – more likely – hard seltzer
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Time is running out for unsustainable soy linked to deforestation
Soy’s origins are largely anonymous once in the UK, meaning the environmental impact of the vast majority of meat we consume is completely unknown
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Queuing apps are just the start: technology can do so much more
Retailers should use technology to address the customer experience in a proactive way, says Rebecca Crook, chief growth officer at Somo
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Government has left face masks row for retailers to deal with
Legislation makes it hard for retailers to insist staff wear face masks, but they must insist customers do
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Morrisons marks Yorkshire Day with special box
Happy Yorkshire Day, you barmcakes!
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Obesity plan’s clumsy methodology will catch many guiltless products in its crosshairs
Boris Johnson is the ultimate poacher turned gamekeeper when it comes to tackling obesity
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Burger King’s country wonderkid helps it tackle metha-a-ane
It’s a pretty big deal for Burger King to acknowledge and confront beef cattle’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions
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Beans scene: competitive eating season given structure
Publican Craig Harker has just hosted the UK’s first beans on toast challenge
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Our young people are hungry for immediate action on obesity
Young people want healthy options to be made more affordable, says James Toop, CEO of Bite Back 2030
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Domino’s plays up benefits of the ‘staycation’
Domino’s is making a commendable effort to inject a bit of glamour into the great British ‘staycation’
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Brexit fruit & veg fudge will make it harder for the UK to get healthier
Pick for Britain is clearly not a long-term solution to the UK’s agricultural labour problem
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Why an online sales tax isn’t right for the retail sector
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has previously expressed concerns that business rates are effectively penalising high street stores and giving internet retailers an unfair advantage
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Henry Dimbleby’s food report pulls no punches, but he must not alienate industry
Two of Dimbleby’s key recommendations have already been announced by Boris Johnson
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At Aldi, we see the pandemic as an opportunity – not a threat – to reducing plastic
Consumers are more concerned than ever about the environment, and we all have to play our part, says Aldi UK & Ireland CEO Giles Hurley
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Amazon’s Prime grocery delivery will put the squeeze on online grocers
Grocers already struggling to make online profitable won’t be helped by Amazon’s free Prime offer
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Boris Johnson’s obesity strategy is bold – but there is still much to be answered
It was a refreshing surprise to see the government actually set out bold plans for obesity
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What would shopping be like in a world without promotions?
EDLP will put brands and products to the test in a new way, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture