Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 407
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Ad of the Week: Knorr gravy pots chef in the shadow of Marco
Knorr’s tie-up with Marco Pierre White seems pretty solid.
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The climate for coffee
Sir: A recent study found that climate change will have drastic consequences for wild Arabica coffee….
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Titania on the crisis at the BBC
That odd swishing sound you’re hearing is the collective rubbing together of PR people’s hands in glee at the BBC….
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Entrances can create a food retailer's point of difference
I am often asked; what is the difference between the top six food retailers and which of them is setting the trend?…
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Mental ill health is a drain on business
Do you have the guts to tell your boss you have depression or stress?…
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Convenience alone won't guarantee success for c-stores
It’s commonly assumed that Sainsbury’s is leading the pack thanks to its heavily Southern-based store estate….
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A balanced portrayal of fishing is needed says Seafish chief
Stark headlines in the media over the past year have presented us with a bleak outlook on the future of fish stocks….
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Learn from Comet: move fast to survive
Slowly heat the water with a frog already in and it will not see the danger until it’s too late….
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Labelling debate is an unhealthy waste of time
Hybrid labelling is beginning to resemble a rather nasty multi-vehicle pile-up at a busy junction. Only last month, the…
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Asda explains it all
The Grocer headed to Carnaby Street this morning for Asda’s Q3 results - which CEO Andy Clarke revealed were up 0.3%…
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Tidings of joy for Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King admitted he made something of a gaffe in a live interview on Sky this morning.
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Game on
It’s been a tough year for supermarkets selling video games. Although gaming is enjoying a boom in popularity, mobile platforms have become major competitors to the console format.
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Baby boom breakthrough
Britain is experiencing a baby boom the likes of which hasn’t been seen since the 1970s.
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Culinary con artist Heston fails at fantastical
I’ve always seen Heston Blumenthal fans as pseudo-foodies more interested in special effects than food.
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In grocery, time is like money. In short supply
This has been a momentous week in terms of retail people news, with Morrisons, Tesco and M&S all announcing big changes.
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Ad of the Week: Waitrose advertises that it isn't... advertising
Like the first spots of rain on a winter’s night, the big Christmas ads have started to drop.
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Trading Standards and police are going too far with diktats
Recent weeks have seen increasing evidence of authorities making decisions by decree that should be legislated for….
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Dig deep: are you fulfilling your true potential?
If we asked ourselves honestly, do we really enjoy what we do at work?…
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The plain cigarette pack debate... and the Jody Scheckter row
Sir: MSR Newsgroup CEO Mick Garton states that standardised tobacco packaging could put him out of business….
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Bottled water brands: the only way is ethics... but whose?
My father used to say that if something looks too good to be true, it usually is….