Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 98
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It’s freedom day, but Delta still spells trouble for the food sector
Hospitality can finally throw off its shackles – but today hasn’t been the all-out celebration the PM had been hoping for
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Evidence on mask efficacy is still patchy. It’s time to move past these Covid comfort blankets
Continued adherence to face coverings and lockdowns ignores the real harm they cause, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Retailers and suppliers need to keep up with the rapid pace of change in grocery
As we start to emerge from Covid, it will be all change once again, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Will the government pay any attention to Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy report?
While there will be lots of soul searching in the industry about the NFS recommendations, it’s the government’s response that’s key
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Green Cuisine moves on with nutritious Olympic tie-in
It’s interesting to see the brand moving on from highlighting its meat-free point of difference, to instead focus on its health benefits
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How a sustainable ethos changes the way we do business
After we completed our B Corp accreditation, I read that only 3.5% of companies that had applied actually managed to pass the process
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Businesses have a lot of mixed messages to balance as restrictions end
This Monday 19 July seems less like Freedom Day and more like release on parole, says Andrew Kuyk, director general at Provision Trade Federation
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Dimbleby’s report could signal beginning of long-term change in food and drink
Not all of Dimbleby’s food strategy is practical, but it will change the way government thinks
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How local shops can make their social media efforts prosper… for free
Businesses that thrive online understand people use social media to interact and to develop relationships, says David Glenwright of JC Social Media
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Hotel Chocolat made chocolate subscriptions work. So why not supermarkets?
The business is clearly aware of the dangers of becoming commoditised – and an exclusive Waitrose deal may just hit the right tone
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We need to foster more positive work cultures to tackle the employment crisis
We need government support to tackle the immediate labour crisis but industry must push positive messaging too, says Higgidy CEO Rachel Kelley
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Cultural appropriation: how grocery can avoid it by taking a holistic, respectful approach
Understanding of a culture, its history and context, as well as using language and labels respectfully, will mean they are represented appropriately, says Mallika Basu, founder of Basu Consulting
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What next for the FDF under incoming CEO Karen Betts?
Betts will inherit one of the most powerful roles in the British food industry when she takes over later this year
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Heinz is seriously silly about its serious mayo
Heinz is making the most of the mayonnaise craze by introducing us to three mayo fanatics
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A ‘Freedom Day’ with minimal guidance is threatening to cause food industry chaos
The government is expected to issue guidance after today’s press conference, but how detailed and how prescriptive is unclear
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Tesco’s increase in delivery charges has opened Pandora’s box
Tesco’s move opens the door for other retailers to follow suit
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HGV driver crisis: government measures simply do not go far enough
Extending temporary seasonal visas to EU HGV professionals is the only way to fill the gap in skills
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Retailers and brands need to start testing now for the HFSS legislation changes
Now is the time both should be working together to adapt to the new world, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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Fabulosa’s Instagram allegation proves brands are vulnerable to ‘cancel culture’ too
The brand received a barrage of abuse after an Instagram user alleged one of its aerosol cans had caught fire
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Food businesses need to take a lead on addressing hunger – starting with their own employees
We need a rethink in our approach to addressing hunger and hardship, says Dan Crossley, executive director of the Food Ethics Council