Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 168
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Ocado's vertical farms could win over online grocery sceptics
Freshness is one of the main barriers to online grocery shopping. Ocado’s new venture could change all that
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Scotland is on a food journey - and its government is paying attention
Credit where it’s due, the Scottish government at least has a plan
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Burger launch is beyond Lidl's German operation
The Beyond Meat burger is taking the world by storm
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IHOP plays the name game with burger that’s a pancake
It’s been a year since US pancake chain IHOP (controversially and temporarily) changed its name to IHOb
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HP Sauce gets its house in order with scaffolding bottle
The Elizabeth Tower, home to Big Ben, is marking its 160th year
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Remaster allows Hovis 'boy on a bike' to shine once again
Recently voted ‘most iconic’ UK ad, Hovis’s ‘boy on a bike’ has gained lustre in the years since its launch…
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Feedback: successful companies ask for it - and respond to it
The latest Which? survey on high street shopping reminds us to never forget the customer is king
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Disastrous global food production leaves the UK looking exposed
UK supermarkets must pay enough to cover the rising costs of production
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Metcash's new Fresh Pantry format shows the power of 'will plus skill'
The new Australian format recognises price alone is not enough to win consumers’ trust, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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Letters: shoppers are thinking differently about value - so should retailers
We have reached a moment where retailers need to rethink the role value plays in their offer
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Destination charging; the sustainability race
Building the UK’s EV network will be best enabled through cross-sector partnership
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Letters: clean meat has no UK regulation
Your article on clean meat makes it clear the pace of commercial growth in this area is rapid
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Letters: would consumers really be tempted by a veggie disc?
Sir, if you want consumers to eat something, you need to make it sound appetising
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Letters: people will change bad habits if given healthier alternatives
Sir, Your category report on soft drinks shows consumers are turning their backs on sugary drinks, but obesity rates are still rising
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Letters: metal cans with plastic seals are recyclable
”We encourage consumers to continue to put cans with plastic seals in the recycling bin”
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Letters: be positive on exports
It was encouraging to see so many strong food and drink operations
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Food waste: there's still a long way to go to beat it
Food waste champion Ben Elliot described the current levels of food waste as ‘an environmental, moral and financial scandal
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Waitrose's packaging-free trial is challenging, but vital
Yes, it could result in queues, pricing confusion and mess. But don’t let that detract from the power of the idea
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Retailers should use their power to push brands towards sustainable palm oil
When it comes to palm oil, ensuring branded products and own-label products are sustainably sourced is vital. Retailers hold the key to reforming the palm oil industry, says Tristan Price, CEO of MP Evans
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Plastic waste is hardwired into the supermarket system. Time for action
Malaysian minister Yeo Bee Yin’s whistleblowing on plastic recycling is to be admired, says Joanna Blythman