Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 158
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The 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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Kellogg’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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Galaxy’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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What 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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Turkish 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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Pizza Express goes for gold with balls promotion
Pizza Express is aping Willy Wonka’s ‘golden ticket’ giveaway
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Mince pie-pushing Asda prompts delight from shoppers
It’s officially Christmas time in grocery-land
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Instead of clarity over Brexit, while millions are wasted, all bets are back on
While the industry has been furiously preparing for a no-deal Brexit on 31 October nothing is for certain
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The ‘sugary snack tax’ creates more questions than answers
Researchers believe a snack tax could lower the nation’s obesity levels more effectively than the soft drinks levy. But how exactly would such a tax work?
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Celebrity MasterChef: an appealing reflection of how Britain really cooks
How quickly Celebrity MasterChef can bring you down
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Letters: veganism has reached tipping point
In the past two years the vegan diet appears to have reached a tipping point
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Majestic’s ‘wine fitting’ service is a good omen for its forthcoming range review
Majestic is giving away a million bottles of wine. But it will be worth it
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Petfood is a huge opportunity for brands - and the future’s personal
Nestlé’s acquisition of Tails.com in the UK could be a game-changer, says Barclays’ Warren Ackerman
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Sainsbury’s till-free experiment: looking to the future should never mean overlooking today’s customer
What did Sainsbury’s think was to gain from excluding cash or card-paying customers who could have already used the app?
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Voice technology isn’t just for consumers - it could help retailers democratise data
Voice tech can be used to get simple answers from complex data, says Ash Patel, CIO of IRI
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Active, tech-savvy over-65s are crying out for positive retail experiences
Retailers need to create experiences to surprise and delight older shoppers, says Nicky Guest, head of in-store excellence at TCC Global
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Michael Gove must offer more convincing answers to food industry’s questions
Businesses should be prepared to face blame over the impact of a no-deal
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Letters: retailers should start small to tackle food waste in the supply chain
Brexit contract reviews; Food waste is complex
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Burleighs’ beardy hipster makes a splash in gin fundraiser
We’re keen trend-spotters here at The Grocer, and we have a tip for you: gin. It’s gonna be big
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Straw solution? Suck it up with a Stroodle
With plastic straws now a no-no, and doubt being cast on the eco-cred of paper ones, the search for a green straw continues