Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 182
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The Secret Lives of Slim People leaves slimmers none the wiser
What’s the big secret of slimming? Well, there isn’t one really
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Deposit return scheme should come in across the entire UK
Government needs to ensure that companies operating within a DRS are not unfairly paying twice through other producer responsibility or tax schemes, says Gavin Partington of the BSDA
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McColl’s turnaround can finally begin – and Safeway will be crucial
After a challenging 2018, there are some green shoots starting to peak through for McColl’s
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Theresa May can play fast and loose with jam but not people’s livelihoods
The PM might be cutting back on food waste with her jam habits, but it’s not exactly great advice for the public
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Amazon is Go - but will the concept really work in the UK?
It’s been difficult to take these reports entirely seriously
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How multisensory experiences can influence shoppers' perception of food
Sight, sound, smell and touch provide valuable information to our brains about how tasty something is likely to be – a valuable lesson to brands carrying out sensory experiences, says Liz Richardson of HeyHuman
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Hands-off launches like RXBar reflect increasing hunger for ‘independent’ brands
Acting like a nascent business allows big companies to create the impression they’re keeping pace with innovation
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How Eat 17 is reimagining the local grocery store concept
The Eat 17 team shows real vision and focus, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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Even healthy businesses have been put in a Brexit planning stranglehold
We at Birds Eye are directing time and money towards Brexit planning instead of improving our business, says Wayne Hudson, managing director at Birds Eye
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It's time for retailers to evolve smartphone grocery shopping strategies
If your content is not ready for mobile, you are not truly ready for e-commerce, says John Nevens, joint managing director of Bridgethorne
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Brexit tensions are driving a wedge between government and industry
As the UK teeters closer to the brink of a no deal, it’s becoming impossible for the industry to keep a lid on concerns
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The 'Eat them to defeat them' ad teaches children vegetables are a menace
We should challenge the idea that kids don’t like vegetables, says Joanna Blythman
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Radio 4 puts a human face to the stats in High Street Blues
A good chunk of The Untold – High Street Blues was heartbreaking stuff
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There’s no room for jade eggs or pseudoscience in Goop’s Netflix show
Netflix has reportedly signed a deal to create a Goop documentary series
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How Aldi keeps getting things right
Aldi and Lidl have had a profound impact on our industry in the past five years, taking almost all the growth, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Ocado and M&S: there's no smoke without fire
The fire is a serious blow to Ocado in the short term, with 10% of its UK capacity taken out
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Manage business relationships like you would your love life
Perseverance and nurture are key to any successful relationship, whether in romance or business
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From baby bananas to mango-plums: the latest trends from Fruit Logistica
If you’re among those who think the humble plum can’t be improved upon, read on
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‘Natasha’s Law’ can ensure some good comes of our daughter’s death
We believe the time has come for full information and transparency about what is in our food, say Tanya & Nadim Ednan-Laperouse
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What the Graze deal tells us about Unilever’s D2C strategy
D2C has been important for Unilever since its acquisition of Dollar Shave Club in 2016