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Analysis & FeaturesGrocery price war becomes a key part of deflation picture
With food and drink prices still showing annual deflation, it’s little surprise supermarket sales are feeling the effect.
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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C 150: Survival of the fastest
If the UK’s food and drink producers did not realise they had been experiencing a momentary calm before the storm, they are now in little doubt a category five hurricane is upon them.
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Analysis & FeaturesOlive crop concerns set to hike oil prices
Retail prices for olive oil are tipped to rise as costs soar in the wake of concerns over upcoming crops…
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons cuts deepest as food price deflation slows
Supermarket prices have fallen on an annual basis for the fourth month in succession…
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Analysis & FeaturesScottish referendum: suppliers face dilemma in speaking out
Threats, intimidation, dodgy price claims, fence-sitting. The industry has seen it all during the independence campaign…
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Comment & OpinionFight for justice in global supply chains
At Traidcraft, we have just launched the Justice Campaign…
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InterviewsScottish independence debate: Danny Alexander attacks ‘intimidation’
The Grocer spoke to chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander, on the potential implications of Scottish independence for the food and drink industry.
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Comment & OpinionRoyal baby fever begins again
Can we expect a tidal wave of cash-ins now another Royal baby is on the way? Of course.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow realistic are suppliers' bullish growth expectations?
The supermarket price war should logically result in retailers turning the screw on food and drink producers, but suppliers are rather more upbeat about their own growth prospects.
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Category ReportFocus on Hot Beverages
Coffee pod sales are soaring. Now tea pods want in. How big can pods get? And what do changing tastes mean for staple brew…
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Analysis & FeaturesHealthier is cheaper as low-sugar juices offer savings
Consumers choosing low-sugar drinks in the juice aisles could be cutting spending as well as sugar consumption…
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Analysis & FeaturesMilk price war blasts £150m hole in retail revenues
It’s great news for consumers but what’s the impact of the latest price war on the overall health of the milk category?
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Analysis & FeaturesUK wheat price slumps with bumper harvest
UK milling wheat has fallen to its lowest price since 2010 thanks to high British yields and strong global supply…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco struggles for momentum as Dave Lewis takes the reins
If Dave Lewis were under any misapprehensions as to the size of the challenge, his first week will have set him straight…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe collapse of food inflation ratchets up pressure on supermarkets
A sometimes overlooked factor behind the current supermarket woes has been the almost complete disappearance of food inflation.
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy 2015: how will the industry respond to the end of quotas?
The dairy landscape is set for huge upheaval next year with the removal of quotas accelerating the pace of globalisation. Key players in the dairy industry set out their agenda…
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Comment & OpinionLidl sets out its statement of intent
Lidl has developed into a charming and compelling operator – as exemplified by a lavish four-course dinner it laid on for …
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Analysis & FeaturesDid dairy farmers not see global price slump coming?
Militancy is returning as processors cut their farmgate payments
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Analysis & FeaturesHow promotional strategies can deliver improved economics
Many fmcg manufacturers are stuck between rising input costs and pressure from retailers for discount pricing…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Tesco beginning the climb back from rock bottom?
The Kantar Worldpanel supermarket shares figures tomorrow could indicate that Tesco has finally hit rock bottom and has begun the slow process of recovery.