Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 344
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Tesco finance crisis: You’re only as good as your accounting
Professor Lisa Jack, a former auditor and now a forensic accounting expert at the University of Portsmouth, explains the key lessons from Tesco’s shock profit warning…
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Coke Life and the new 'third way' for sweetness
So finally they get it. Coca-Cola, Lucozade and a host of others are launching half-sugar versions of their classic drinks…
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It's about price, stupid
What do shoppers want? It’s a question retailers and suppliers never tire of asking
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The lessons from the Scottish referendum for our food system
Whitehall breathed a sigh of relief at the Scottish referendum result….
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Climate change minister Amber Rudd calls for energy efficiency
It’s time for an energy-efficiency revolution in the UK – and Britain’s retailers can lead the way…
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Which? calls for war on food fraud after Elliott review
The latest testing as part of Which?’s Stop Food Fraud Campaign has found fish from chip shops being substituted for cheap…
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MAP Awards broadcast live on Friday 26 September
On Friday we are broadcasting the Marketing Advertising and PR Awards live online
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The Times – they are a changing
The Times isn’t keen on the discounters… but did Rachel Johnson’s critique hit the mark?
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How could Tesco lose £250m?
Tesco is coming dangerously close to a management meltdown, just weeks into new CEO Dave Lewis’ reign
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Independence: should we go it alone on recruitment?
Before everyone gets up in arms, let me put it out there: I am Scottish-born…
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What did you expect?
Regarding Morrisons’ results, I’m afraid it’s hardly surprising…
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Scottish meanness bemoaned as Titania explains 'heritage'
Although she’s not particularly keen on opening the purse, Karoline is especially critical of meanness in others…
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Octopus loaf substitute is totally nuts
Ever been frustrated when an online order fails to deliver an essential item?…
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Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership implications
Over the past two years I have been investigating processed food for my forthcoming book…
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Finding the right export partners
If you are selling overseas, do you have a network of loyal partners you work with to achieve sales targets?…
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Food and drink industry will need to build bridges in Scotland
So, it’s a no. After all the debate, the think tank papers and economic modelling…
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Export opportunities must be seized urges Melanie Leech of FDF
For those many highly entrepreneurial spirits seeking to enter food and drink, UK food retail can seem daunting…
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Gadget Man: geeky intelligence, gadgets and scary drones
It’s a long walk from Hollywood to Sainsbury’s, but on Gadget Man Richard Ayoade was in a chirpy mood…
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Stevia: a messaging struggle for the 'natural' sweetener
Stevia might be a more natural sweetener, but it’s not as easy as it seems to get that message across…
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