Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 159
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Don’t let Brexit prevent you from making a move on pricing
Set pricing where you need it and treat Brexit as a separate stimulus, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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How to engage retailers in conversations about in-store change
Suppliers must understand retailers’ corporate strategies and views on your category, says Jeremy Garlick
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Love Island’s Tommy Fury declares love… for mayonnaise
Hellmann’s has coupled up with the Love Island buffster, about whom the most interesting thing is that he likes mayo
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New concepts and in-store theatre are vital for M&S revival
Supermarkets love to talk about in-store theatre but have been more likely to strip it out recently
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Heinz serves up savoury sadness of single bean
Have you ever eaten a full-choc Kit Kat that’s rolled off the production line without a wafer?
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Letters: M&S must adapt to cultural changes
M&S dropping out of the FTSE 100 is proof the retailer has not adapted quickly enough to cultural changes
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Snicker: Marathon lolz set to make return
We’ve had nearly 30 years of weak jokes along the lines of ‘I’m not doing a marathon – I’ll do a Snickers though!”
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Cadbury tugs at the heartstrings with Donate Your Words ad
It seems only yesterday that Cadbury was tugging at our heartstrings
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The wine trade has been treated with callous disregard
The government has betrayed the wine trade. That’s the message from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association
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The M&S tie-up with Infarm is about far more than fancy herbs
The installation of vertical herb farms in M&S stores shows its commitment to both freshness and sustainability
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Supermarket Sweep: low-stakes naff-fest remains frothy fun
It’s been more than 10 years since Supermarket Sweep has been on our screens, and even longer since its 1990s heyday
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Funds from the soft drinks levy must be used to support children’s health
Reports that the Treasury has ‘pocketed taxes raised through the soft drinks sugar levy’ are very disappointing
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Why the future of the plant-based category is in the freezer
Frozen products are healthier, less packaged and cheaper, says Jason Gibb, founder of Planet Jason and Bread & Jam
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Customers are demanding - so meet their needs with your digital experience
Regular auditing of your online offering will help you pinpoint areas for improvement, says Harry Walker of Google
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Brexit shortages could teach British food supply chains a valuable lesson
Climate change and trade disputes necessitate a more agile model, says Professor Leon Terry, director of environment & agrifood at Cranfield University
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DRS ‘nightmare’ is just the start when it comes to Brexit chaos
Just as there’s a power vacuum at Defra, plan to include glass have sparked uproar from retailers and raised serious questions about the future of DRS in the UK
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The UK is resilient to food fraud, but we need a ‘fortress’ mentality
In his last regular column for The Grocer, Professor Chris Elliott sets out his aims for a review on food aid and his hopes for the future of UK food safety
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The Defra ‘brain drain’ would be bad news at any time, let alone ahead of a no-deal
As industry sources demand answers from MPs, the exodus from Defra means there’s nobody in to listen
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Kellogg’s UK plant-based launch is a smart one, but Incogmeato isn’t guaranteed success
Kellogg’s MorningStar Farms brand isn’t well known on these shores, and its artwork could draw ire
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Galaxy’s heroine underlines importance of ‘me time’
This weird nightmare looks more like an energy bar campaign than an ‘indulgent’-looking Galaxy chocolate ad