All comment & opinion articles – Page 52
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Comment & OpinionBrazil meat conference shows progress on environment and welfare
It’s fair to say Brazil’s reputation on environmental issues has been less than glowing
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Comment & OpinionRace riots could expedite reform of workplace harassment laws
Labour has big plans for employment rights and the recent riots will expedite the process, says Peter Forshaw, partner and personal injury lawyer at Weightmans
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Comment & OpinionWill Mars-Kellanova deal signal a UPF black hole?
Will this Kellanova be a giant explosion, releasing a massive amount of energy, in the form of sugar, fat and salt?
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Comment & OpinionThe financial tide is finally turning for food & drink businesses
The ongoing rebound in financial health has made F&B companies more appealing targets for investment, says Shaun Browne, MD and co-head of corporate finance, Europe, at Houlihan Lokey
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Comment & OpinionPom-Bear’s lack of sass makes it a snacking standout
‘Bellybutton!’ So gasps a child as she holds her Pom-Bear crisp aloft
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Comment & OpinionWhat can fmcg brands learn from a summer of sport?
The sheer scale of sporting events makes them a unique opportunity to reach significant audiences, says Tom Gent, co-founder & head of creative, Founder Creative
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Comment & OpinionBlue Ribbon Baking Championship: US-style Bake Off is comforting and competitive
The show recalls “the great American state fair” in place of Bake Off’s village fete vibe
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Comment & OpinionSuccession planning: make it easier with these two key questions
Why don’t we do succession planning? We’re busy, sure. But the problem is that there’s no reward
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Comment & OpinionRise of ‘megafarms’ illustrates pressure on UK food system
The number of larger-scale beef and dairy farms in Great Britain has jumped from 756 to 802 over the past five years
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Comment & OpinionWe must walk the walk, not just talk the talk on sustainability
Retailers and suppliers must take the lead in this era of innovation, says Patrick Finlay of The Category Management Company
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Comment & OpinionA producer-first approach is vital to building food system resilience
Food retailers and brands need to be courageous in empowering and supporting good livelihoods of their producers, says Jason Archie-Acheampong, member of Food Ethics Council
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose's latest trial offers a glimpse of its vision for future stores
Waitrose’s John Barnes store provides the latest vision for the supermarket’s future store plans
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Comment & OpinionUPF tax may have consumer support, but it’s riddled with pitfalls
The proposed tax on ultra-processed foods throws up several potential problems, including a lack of definition
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Comment & OpinionReuse must be the end goal for sustainable packaging
Keeping material in its intended use for as long as possible ensures more extraction doesn’t further damage our planet, says Hugo Lynch, sustainability lead at Abel & Cole
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Comment & OpinionFood and drink SMEs need to join forces on buying
SMEs can leverage their collective buying power to achieve substantial cost reductions and operational efficiencies, says Helen Murphy, co-founder of Opply
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Comment & OpinionRum Stripe NPD is a stroke of genius. Why has it taken so long?
In contrast to mainstream beer, canned cocktails are booming
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Comment & OpinionFan marketing: how brands can target events like the Eras Tour
The first step of fan marketing is to find authentic connections between what a brand values and what its fans value, says Jenny Zegler, director of Mintel Food & Drink
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Comment & OpinionOut-of-home food must be held to healthier standards
OOH companies should be held to the same transparency and healthiness standards as the rest of the food sector, says Dr Monique Tan, lecturer in public health nutrition at Queen Mary University of London
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Comment & OpinionRiots force retailers to once again demonstrate their resilience
The level of violence will no doubt give further impetus to Labour’s Crime & Policing Bill
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Comment & OpinionBold Bodyform campaign targets period stigmas
‘Why do girls still see blood in their pants and think they’re dying?’ the brand asks