Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 241
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Prioritise British in public procurement
Prioritising British food in public procurement is an idea the BPC has been trying to get traction on
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Deposit return stands a better chance of working with industry on side
After the politics, comes the hard part - how to implement a deposit return scheme on both sides of the border …
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Diversity doesn’t stop with gender… but it’s a good start
The BRC’s new gender diversity initiative is a timely reminder for the grocery industry to not go the same way as the IT crowd
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As 2 Sisters is fingered over food safety, is FSA still right to let retailers mark their own homework?
There will be a lot of red faces in the industry right now over the 2 Sisters Food Group exposé that broke last night.
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How a focus on British has helped forge a new Morrisons
Morrisons’ commitment to sourcing home-grown food has helped drive a remarkable recovery for the grocer, says tcc global analyst Bryan Roberts
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EU bosses must match UK and UN in food waste fight
At least £90m of food is going to waste across the EU each year, what is more depressing is the bureaucratic inertia blocking attempts to bring this figure down
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Time to delist the retailer media sales houses - video
The classic ‘cut and thrust’ between account managers and buyers is changing
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My Kitchen Rules: TV contenders regret decision to be judged
There are two words that unfailingly send a shudder down my spine: Dinner. Party
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Sainsbury’s jumps the queue in the checkout-less store arena
Customers will be able to pick up their ‘On the Go’ meal deal without any need for that pesky till nonsense
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Resisting change isn't always bad - but you must be flexible
It’s wired in our nature to strive, develop, change and evolve. We embrace new technology, science and discoveries, says executive coach Jennifer Baker
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Learn from Co-op's resurgence
Most industry commentators would agree that the Co-op has significantly improved its customer offer over recent years
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Deposit return scheme is disruptive
Sir, Your article on deposit return was very well balanced
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Measuring up to the waste challenge
Food businesses are under the cosh at the moment. However, there is never a wrong time to do the right thing
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Grocery suppliers must take urgent action on diversity
When launching my brand, I wanted to stand out from the crowd and bought a wide-brim fedora, says The Black Farmer founder Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones. I needn’t have bothered - my skin colour alone made me stand out.
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Despite a poor pension, Pat looks forward to retirement
I do find myself increasingly looking forward to the day when I turn the door sign round for the last time
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Conor McGregor faces 'Notorious' booze bust-up
Sad news for novelty boxer McGregor, who’s looking to sell his own brand of ‘Notorious’ whiskey
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Asda survey reveals roast dinner horrors
At what point do these monstrosities stop being defined as roast dinners?
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Heinz uses M&S aesthetic to underline 'no additives' message
A handful of sun-ripened tomatoes fall through the air in slow motion, condensation glistening on shiny skin
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Autumn’s here, and the turmeric latte is upon us
The coffee alternative has plenty of converts in the US, and now a cup of ’golden milk’ is coming to these shores as grab-and-go chains like Pret A Manger include it in its seasonal menu
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Tesco fraud trial is the biggest court case in the industry’s history
The trial of three senior Tesco employees accused of inflating figures is sure to be a long haul full of legal drama as the men fight to clear their name