Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 318
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Food fraudsters be warned: science is closing in on you
The technology does now exist to provide a comprehensive picture of the genetic content of any foodstuff…
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Ribena-gate reveals consumer dislike of 'choice editing'
Tesco’s pioneering move was portrayed as a witch-hunt against childhood favourites
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Tesco to rid supermarket checkouts of that phrase
Tesco has been nothing if not prolific when it comes to reinventing great British traditions of late – and, no, we’re not talking about Ribena…
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My Week, by Mel (Checkout 11) as told to Bill Tush
Some middle-aged man came in last night and offered me £50 to write “something funny about supermarkets”…
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The Special Kase of Kellogg's Tube travel breakfast
Isn’t it annoying when you get on the train and someone starts eating next to you?…
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Bad summers pose pricing challenge for independents
As we keep waiting for summer, Steve Parfett reflects on how the weather affects trading for wholesalers and indies
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Where’s the chocolate brand for the sophisticated, mature man about town?
Chaps don’t do really do chocolate. The sector’s focus is overwhelming feminine; think Audrey Hepburn munching on a Galaxy as…
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Food price deflation will ease at best
British food is grappling with deflation, which has been part of the trading scene for all of 2015
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Compelling indications of some recovery in latest Kantar Worldpanel data
This morning’s market share data is both positive and negative, depending on how you read it
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Amazon Fresh: why the supermarkets should be worried
When it comes to grocery right now, all the noise is about Amazon
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A better approach to promotions could be priceless
A proper data-driven promotions strategy could make a huge difference, says Howard Langer, global MD for price and promotions of Dunnhumby
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Create a better work-life balance - it's critical
We’re used to hearing about the ‘work-life balance’ – for good reason!
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Kleenex leads as brands embrace behavioural science
Today, more and more brands are realising that small changes really can make a big difference
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Tesco added sugar clampdown crosses the Rubicon
Tesco is all set to stir up still further its award-winning soft drinks category shakeup
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Lidl proclaims triumph over Heinz in tomato-based twosome
Precisely what Heinz has done to irk Lidl we’ll never know, but each of the discounter’s new ads…
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Aldi support for NFU fruit and veg pledge is sassy
Sir: Aldi’s support of the NFU’s fruit and veg pledge (18 July, p67) is to be applauded…
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Driving food exports: where’s the detail from government?
Lofty aims aren’t being followed by the necessary details
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Arsenic debate raises risk of food fraud in rice
With the EC poised to introduce new safety limits on inorganic arsenic, rice could become a target for frausters warns Professor Chris Elliott.
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Pricing confusion: it's game over for the loss leader
Supermarkets and suppliers have to face up to a new reality on pricing and promotions, argues Nick Harrison of Oliver Wyman
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NFU letter shows living wage ramifications are still playing out
The ramifications of a NLW are still being worked out by the food and drink industry