All articles by Emma Weinbren
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NewsMedia Bites 3 February: Trump tariffs, Diageo ‘hangover’ and full-fat milk resurgence
Trump’s warnings to the EU and UK have been the hot topic in the papers this morning
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Comment & OpinionAmazon’s £1 meal deal is savvy but misses the point
Where can you get a lunch for £1 these days? Ironically, it’s not Poundland, whose meal deal will set you back £3. Instead, Amazon has emerged as the surprising champion of the round-pound lunch
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NewsMedia Bites 6 January: Ocado, budget fears and ‘fat cats’
Ocado gave short-sellers their biggest profit yet in 2024, due to its demotions from the FTSE 100
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NewsZoe unveils 60% cheaper membership ahead of Christmas
The monthly price includes retesting and ongoing access to the app, which calculates individual scores for food and offers specialist nutritional programs and recipes
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Comment & OpinionHellmann’s x Fortnite collab takes fmcg gaming to the next level
Fancy a trip to mayonnaise island? Interest in the potential reach of gaming – and return on investment – is only growing, as Hellmann’s latest move shows
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RankingsPersonal care - haircare 2024: haircare up as scalp NPD gets ahead
Shoppers are seeking scalp care and shiny ‘glass hair’ products
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RankingsPersonal care - beauty 2024: serum NPD a winner for big brands
Serums – long used to achieve a shiny mane – are now a number one trend in the anti-ageing arena
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NewsMedia Bites 27 November: loyalty pricing, John Lewis and Christmas pet treats
The competition watchdog has cleared supermarket loyalty schemes of price manipulation
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NewsMedia Bites 25 November: Allan Leighton, Amazon strikes, more budget fears
The top story over the weekend was Asda hiring ex-boss Allan Leighton
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NewsMedia Bites 19 November: National Insurance, farming protests and BrewDog closures
More than 70 retail businesses have warned job losses will be “inevitable” in the wake of the budget
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Comment & OpinionWill Asda’s automated return system risk the ire of self-service haters?
If Asda staff need to step in to assist automated returns, the new tech could create more frustration than it eliminates
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NewsMedia Bites 29 October: shop prices, Chinese coffee, in-flight meals
Shop prices have fallen at their fastest pace in over three years, as a fresh cut in interest rates is expected
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Comment & OpinionWhy Ottolenghi is betting on pilpelchuma as next harissa
Pilpelchuma stems from Libyan cuisine, which is relatively unexplored in the UK
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NewsMedia Bites 22 October: ‘indie’ beer, Ocado chairman, Post Office shakeup
Small breweries in the UK are ditching the term ‘craft beer’ in favour of ‘indie beer’
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Comment & OpinionWes Streeting cannot just ‘follow the science’ in UPF debate
The health secretary faces a tough decision in an argument that has merit – and scientific evidence – on both sides
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Analysis & FeaturesInside the £16bn menopause market: money spinner or scam?
As the menopause market grows, hundreds of products are cropping up online and in supermarkets. But just how trustworthy are they? And do rogue operators risk creating a backlash?
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Comment & OpinionLabour must tackle the root causes of food & drink’s recruitment crisis
If we are to truly tackle the recruitment crisis, we need to address the wider issues
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Comment & OpinionRiots force retailers to once again demonstrate their resilience
The level of violence will no doubt give further impetus to Labour’s Crime & Policing Bill
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Comment & OpinionThere’s little incentive to be a packaging pioneer in the UK
There is little incentive to be among the pioneers – who don’t yet have any economies of scale – while there’s no penalty for sitting on your hands
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes Biotiful tie-up signal a change of direction for Aldi?
After its recent kefir launch, is Aldi swapping out its ‘copycat’ approach for a collaborative one?