Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 277
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The convenience stores getting chilled right
It’s a well-known fact that getting the chilled fixture right has been a perennial challenge for convenience retailers
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Gary puts the thick into thick cut for McCoy's
McCoy’s has updated its ‘flavour calling’ campaign to promote its new thick cut crisps
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Six key messages from Mike Coupe on Sainsbury's strategy
The Sainsbury’s CEO was upbeat about strategy today, despite a 1.1% fall in like-for-likes
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New suppliers are kept out but it should be open to all
How is it that Waitrose has captured the market in being approachable to new suppliers?
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Pat moves with the times and mulls Aldi's store refresh plans
Just this week I read that Aldi is going to invest £300m in a store refresh
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Sainsbury’s rolls out fourth ‘emergencies’ service with charming cycling scheme
Sainsbury’s has launched a brainwave of a money-spinner that doesn’t involve buying up 1980s high street brands
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Aldi profits may have dropped again but its long game is working
If they ever bring out a Matthew Barnes talking doll, when you yank the string at the back it will squawk: “We will not be beaten on price.”
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How food and drink suppliers can get buyers to listen
It is rare for fmcg companies not to have good ideas on how to sell more, based on consumer insight and category knowledge
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An Antarctic Chef: a fascinating look at Shackleton's diet
Next time you’re stressed cooking a Sunday roast, consider Charles Green
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The more voices tackling food waste the better
What do I think of the Evening Standard’s new food waste campaign?
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Aldi and the art of minimalism
The discounter is making waves with its first ever TV ad in Germany - featuring neither products nor price messages
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Leading food & drink brands must drive innovation
Retailers are increasingly looking for big brands to help expand and add value to categories
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Acrylamide: why the UK must take urgent regulatory action
One obvious way to reduce cancer rates would be to limit our exposure to acrylamide
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Zero to iconic design in less than a decade
Easyfairs recently commissioned a study revealing Britain’s top 10 most recognisable brands’ packaging
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Dairy industry's real potential flagged up by The Dairymen
Sir, It was to good to see The Dairymen set out an optimistic agenda for the industry with insightful commentary
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Frozen is still relevant to small households says Birds Eye
Sir, We would absolutely reject the premise that smaller households are not being tempted by the frozen aisle
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Back to school: time to give our kids some brain food
I want to give my kids the brain food that helps them concentrate and get the most out of their lessons
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Pat reveals his strategy for dealing with food waste
Everyone’s talking about food waste, aren’t they?
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Will a cashless UK make the new fiver redundant?
The new ultra durable fiver has arrived, but what’s the point if people are moving away from cash?
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The Grocer tackles the great British bread challenge
Fewer than half of Brits tuck into a slice or more on a daily basis, according to our exclusive consumer research