Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 155
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What Katie Price and Lauren Goodger can teach us about weight loss advertising
Both stars have come under fire from the ASA for their links with BoomBod. And the ruling on unrealistic claims has wider implications for the weight management industry
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Crackers about sustainability: how grocers are cutting Christmas plastic
The latest shake-up sees Waitrose and John Lewis set to remove plastic toys from festive crackers
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What can we learn from the Chinese giants leading the way on data-driven digital strategy?
All companies will need to become tech-driven, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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How the dad in Tesco’s ‘I don’t want to eat meat any more’ ad should respond
It’s a parent’s job to safeguard their children’s long-term welfare, not cave in to propaganda, says Joanna Blythman
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#GettingBrexitDone won’t put an end to upheaval for food & drink
Johnson’s Brexit deal, if it passes, would lead to regulatory divergence from the EU – and no easy answers for the food & drink sector
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Heinz takes the cake with saucy snacks for 150th anniversary
Happy anniversary Heinz! The sauce and bean giant is marking its 150th year
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Scary Insta baby makes creepy influencer for Swedish supermarket
You’ll doubtless recall The Grocer’s feature on the troubling phenomenon of the CGI ‘virtual influencer’
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Trump’s new 25% tariffs are designed to inflict maximum pain
New US tariffs mean mature cheddar could soon become “a luxury like caviar”, we’ve heard from industry sources
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Letter: At least the CMO is taking a stand on child obesity
”With the chief medical officer’s last hurrah she can’t be accused of not doing her job.”
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Letters: stop demonising plastic
“For many products used in daily life, plastic packaging is by far the most sustainable solution”
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Asda’s Halloween switcheroo shows spooky season enthusiasm
Asda remains by far the supermarket keenest on spooky season
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‘Superbug’ study raises further questions about raw petfood
BARF diets risk exposing animals to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a University of Zurich study found
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Tesco must keep evolving for its brand journey to continue
Tesco must not be complacent if it is to avoid going the same way as Thomas Cook, says Mark Chamberlain, UK MD of brand at Kantar
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Get Ready for Brexit? You can’t blame businesses for not being prepared
Today’s NAO report suggests trade will be thrown into chaos on day one of Brexit
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New Tesco boss Ken Murphy faces Carrefour and Jack’s challenges
Dave Lewis’ legacy is impressive, but Jack’s has proven a format too far, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Best foot forward for Black Friday: it shows what shoppers are thinking
It’s important to be present in the conversation when consumers are searching online, says Google’s Harry Walker
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Suppliers can get traction with retailers by customising their offer
Range, marketing support and engagement are all vital, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Childhood obesity: where are the measures and checks for takeaway food?
The bus snacking ban proposal overshadowed some sensible measure to tackle obesity
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Tomlinsons crisis shows liquid milk needs radical overhaul
Warnings that the liquid milk sector has become unsustainable have come to a head with Tomlinsons’ future hanging in the balance
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How can we help ethically minded Brits shop more sustainably?
A growing number of Brits consider themselves to be ethical or sustainable shoppers, says Emma Vass of Wessanen UK