Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 155
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Yeo Valley’s artistic cow creation is a poo coup
Yeo Valley has created a 70 metre-wide cow made out of poo. Yes, you heard
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Government poster keeps The Grocer informed in a big way
Thanks to the Animal & Plant Health Agency for this useful info on salmonella biosecurity. But why?
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Diet Coke dad makes most of mildly amusing concept
In this new campaign a dad uses trendy youth slang instead of scolding his daughter. Who are we appealing to here?
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Snackmasters: how hard can it be to recreate a Kit Kat?
The first episode of Channel 4’s Snackmasters challenged two British chefs to recreate the legendary bar
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Can Boris Johnson’s ‘reasonable compromise’ break the deadlock?
The PM has made an attempt to replace the backstop. But will it be enough?
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Will consumers really make the effort to recycle coffee pods?
Popping compostable capsules into one’s food waste or compost bin involves arguably less effort than recycling
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Ken Murphy has big shoes to fill – but is Tesco’s new growth strategy up to scratch?
Dave Lewis is on his way out. How does Ken Murphy plan to continue his success?
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Tesco has blazed a trail with economy own-label – but is it too successful?
Economy own-label ranges have thin margins, so too large an impact can be a bad thing – as Sainsbury’s knows, says Barclays’ Warren Ackerman
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CBD, keto and collagen? A glimpse into the $219bn US natural products industry
Last month’s Natural Products Expo East in Maryland gives a glimpse into the latest trends and innovations, says Inverleith LLP’s Michael Atkinson
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Voice technology has to evolve before it can revolutionise shopping
There are several frictions voice tech needs to overcome to change shopping habits – not least becoming more convenient, says Capture’s Matt Lee
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Disposable coffee cup conundrum has no simple solution
Zero Waste Scotland has today thrown its weight behind a ‘latte levy’, while Booker has unveiled a compostable cup. And they could both be steps towards a solution
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Time for a change on low and no-alcohol drinks labelling?
The law around how UK suppliers must describe these products is holding back the market and needs to change, argues Infinite Session CEO Chris Hannaway
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Whole fruit chocolate ticks all the right boxes, but the proof will be in the tasting
It’s sustainable and plays into the appetite for ‘healthy indulgence’. But can it be bigger than its predecessor, ruby chocolate?
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Food Unwrapped looks at whether squid could stand in for cod
As climate change warms our seas, traditional fish species such as cod and haddock are moving on
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The UK is leading the way in food and plastic waste reduction
The challenges are huge, but there are reasons to feel positive, says Wrap’s Richard Swannell
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Pukka’s cheerful crew offer up an ode to pies
Poetry in adverts: it feels wrong, somehow
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Deposit return schemes should be practical, not political
Industry must work with government and local authorities on other recycling measures, too
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Jammie Dodger-loving singer Sinéad’s Brexit biscuit fears
Any ‘self-employed’ readers might have caught singer Sinéad O’Connor’s appearance on Good Morning Britain last week…
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Tiny food ‘truck’ packs a punch… and the kitchen sink
Meet ‘the world’s smallest food truck’!
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‘Direct from consumer’ recycling schemes are silly - we need better ideas
The industry has proved it’s capable of employing simpler, more promising tactics in the war on plastic