Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 36
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It’s no surprise soaring costs have sent vegan brands to the wall
Evidence shows growth in plant-based products has slumbered this year due to price increases, says Heck co-founder Jamie Keeble
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Sainsbury’s Nectar Prices expansion is a strategy that works
Sainsbury’s has bolstered the number of products in its scheme to 3,500 – a huge sum for an initiative launched just this April
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What fmcg can learn from Apple and VW
The benefits of thinking differently about category management are clear for both brands and shoppers, says Andrew Hovells, strategy director at Live & Breathe
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How to wield soft power in fmcg
A company’s influence is about more than just its products, brands or shops, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Vape sector will bear the blame for disposables ban
The vaping sector simply isn’t doing enough to reduce the number of single-use vapes that get binned
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Flexibility is key when balancing business and a baby
My business has been my entire focus, until around seven weeks ago, when I welcomed a brand-new human into the world
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WHO sweeteners advice is naïve at best. At worst, it’s dangerous
The flurry of news articles on the topic of aspartame show how unclear and open to interpretation the recommendations are, says Harry Thuillier of Oppo Ice Cream
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Plant-based is likely to see consolidation and rationalisation, not obliteration
Another week, another plant-based exit. Samworth Brothers has become the latest to pull the plug on its vegan operation
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‘Skipton Alfie’ sings about his loyalty to Yorkshire Tea
Alfie gives us a two-and-a-half-minute song about taking Yorkshire Tea with him on his lads’ holiday
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Dr Daniel E. Lieberman explores ‘comfort crisis’ in motivating Diary of a CEO podcast
Shopping is easier than ever – and we’re suffering for it, according to the expert in physical activity
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MPs are looking for solution to food poverty in the wrong place
FareShare’s work results in significant quantities of healthy food going to charities – you’d think government would jump at it, says George Wright, CEO at FareShare
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Heinz’s ambient tomato expansion makes perfect sense – unlike Houmouz
Heinz’s tinned tomatoes and cooking sauces will appeal to consumers looking to prepare cheaper meals in bulk
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Brands must think ahead on HFSS restrictions
CPG brands can find their most fundamental growth driver in secondary displays, says Steph Cullen, head of UK CPG at Circana
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How brands can avoid common pitfalls on Threads
The best strategy we’ve seen is testing and learning, trying different types of content and seeing what works, says Pete Sayburn, CEO of agency matchmaking platform Studiospace
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What more would mandatory calorie labelling on alcohol packaging do?
Health groups demand alcohol labelling information that is already there for most
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BBC crisis shows the importance of risk management
The task of identifying the risks in any organisation is pretty simple, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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How supermarkets and brands can win on new social platform Threads
Is there value in rushing to join the so-called ‘Twitter killer’ or is it merely a case of FOMO?
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Waitrose’s Uber Eats partnership – about time or too late?
Nowadays such deals seemingly come as often as takeaway drivers did during the pandemic lockdowns
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Why regulatory constraints can unlock new opportunities for brands
Far from being a downer, restricted markets can offer exciting times for brands, says Scott Mason, head of strategy at Stormbrands
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Sustainable beer raring to inspire a green food and drink future
Pubgoers increasingly complain a pint of beer is costing the earth. And they’re right, but in more ways than one