Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 462
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Running to stand still
Two sets of data arrived in The Grocer’s inbox this afternoon.
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The best comeback since Lazarus
Never go back, they say. That truism is given the lie by the triumphant homecoming of Iceland founder Malcolm Walker.
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Critical Eye... on pinstripe offal and sawdust sausages
The unreality grind goes on, The Apprentice (BBC1, Wednesday 9pm) back piping more human offal into pinstripe casings misleadingly marked 'dynamo'. The series six opener took that sausage-factory approach to its logical conclusion,...
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Editor's Comment: Fresh & Easy could be Sir Terry's farewell gift
It's been a bad week for the Germans. As we report, Metro-owned wholesaler Makro posted a £45m loss in the same week that discounter Aldi suffered a £147m reversal in fortunes an Icarus-like fall from grace.
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Careers File: Don't fear the interview, you could be the perfect candidate
Many candidates, when they are coming up for their first, second or third interviews, always have a sense of fear or foreboding about that opportunity. Nerves are a good thing; they provide energy, drive and motivation for many individuals but...
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Saturday Essay: Tell us how we can cut the burden of red tape
The Task Force on Farming Regulation needs clear evidence-based proposals to help deliver change, says Richard Macdonald
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Third Party: FMCG brands know how to snare shoppers
As they change their price positioning and ranges, supermarkets can learn from the big brands, says Dr Alan Treadgold
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You can take the man out of Morrisons...
You can take the man out of Morrisons, it seems, but you can’t take the Morrisons out of the man.
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Riders on the storm
That’s more like it. Sainsbury’s today updated an expectant world on its second quarter trading and, in the context of the current market, the numbers are very impressive.
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The windy City
Sir Terry Leahy today hailed the “tailwinds of recovery” as Tesco unveiled its interim results.
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Second Opinion: EU retains its relish for red tape
Mark Prisk’s plans for “one in, one out” will not cut the regulatory burden, says Kevin Hawkins
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Saturday Essay: Make frozen food sexy for savvy shoppers
Don’t let chilled hog the limelight. Frozen food is tasty, healthy, convenient and reduces waste, says Patrick Limpus
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Editor's Comment: Let's foster a culture where getting drunk isn't cool
One of my favourite words is 'possibility'. My approach to life is all about creating possibilities and challenging the status quo. Perhaps this is because I grew up in Africa.
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Careers File: Proactive recruitment is at the heart of a success
I've just 'done' two of the biggest trade shows the horticultural calendar has to offer. That's five days of networking and client meetings.
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Critical Eye... on the audacity of Huge
The term ‘celebrity chef’ is now almost an insult. A dismissal of those small-time foodie hoods lurking in the shadowy alleys of fame while kingpins Jamie, Delia and latterly Heston expand their one-person empires exponentially.
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Who feels like Chicken Tonight?
The received wisdom is that adverts should above all be memorable, by hook or by crook.
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A little healthy debate
If you didn’t work in the industry it would easy to miss how hard food and drink companies have worked in recent years to keep shoppers in shape.
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Kraft's glass is half empty
The story reads like an April Fool prank, albeit not a great one. But last time we checked, it was September.
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Third Party: How the food industry can make waste pay
Manufacturers and retailers should look to anaerobic digestion to turn their waste into energy, says Bevelery Parrish
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Saturday Essay: We need new strategies in this volatile era
The restructuring of EFFP is a timely response as the government promotes its big society message, says Sir Don Curry