Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 203
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Will consumers abandon gum if they know it contains plastic?
If Iceland is to believed, 85% of people don’t know gum is made from synthetic polymers and plasticisers
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Gendered products need genuine benefits – don’t just lump the ‘pink tax’ on women
If you’re charging extra for a woman’s product, there should be a justifiable reason
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Gareth Southgate's principled England team has much to teach businesses
Businesses, like football teams, must achieve a balanced approach to succeed, says Steve Parfett
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There has never been a better time to start a food business
Changing consumer habits are fuelling demand for disruptor brands, says Bread & Jam festival founder Jason Gibb
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As loyalty gets more personal and immediate, Clubcard is moving with the times
Surely time is up on the era of shoppers waiting eagerly at home for their vouchers
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Coco conquers Croc - can he convince consumers?
Kellogg’s has slashed the amount of sugar in Coco Pops by 30% – a move designed to pacify parents and the sugar lobby
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Flipping Heck! Sausage kits divide opinion
Heck has revealed its latest kit sponsorship deal with the mighty Bedale FC
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New York whiskey serve is close to the bone
The Cannibal’s unusual way of serving whiskey is attracting attention
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Durex's condom charge conundrum
We’re not so sure about Reckitt Benckiser CEO Rakesh Kapoor’s assertion that Durex condoms are undersold by a factor of 10
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Donna wonders whether it's time to up and become a vegan
It’s a fine thing when a gal can’t take a modest, well-earned break in the Caribbean with three or four close personal trainers
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Unilever’s eco-beauty brand is well-timed and full of potential
It’s the beauty equivalent of an organic almond milk made by a vegan co-operative
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Taking time out gives you perspective and space to breathe
I spend most of the week in a confused state of frustration and liberation
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IFRS 16 accounting change will be momentous for UK retailers
Savvy retailers have a window of opportunity to proactively negotiate with their banks, says MUFG’s Simon Lello
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Time and meeting management is key to efficient working
As multinational companies start to extend into different territories, demands on people’s time can increase massively
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Tesco is keeping everyone guessing over its discount chain
Retail history shows mixed results for small-scale additions to core businesses, as Dave Lewis knows very well
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Brexit threat to our food standards cannot be ignored
The issue isn’t that we might want to revise standards after Brexit – it’s the danger of short-sighted moves made under pressure
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Nestlé has more to gain than a trademark in its battle over Kit Kat’s shape
Forget Nestlé, if anyone deserves a break over the ongoing Kit Kat trademark saga it’s the European legal system
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Tech innovation needs support to keep customers engaged
Technology continues to evolve both online and physical store experiences
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Premium is the new watchword when it comes to snacking NPD
There’s been a dramatic shift in the snacking world that reflects wider social trends towards healthy living
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Chopped Junior reveals foodie talents of precocious Gen Z
Two sets of siblings are pitted against one another to create mouthwatering dishes