All articles by James Halliwell – Page 3
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Comment & OpinionBoundary pushing is great. But do veggies really want bloody burgers?
Is the use of ’obscure techno ingredients’ in vegetarian food a bite too far or a bite into the future?
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Analysis & FeaturesReady meals: sales soar on gourmet NPD
Convenience was king in 2017. Just look at the frozen, chilled and ambient ready meals sector’s combined growth of £117m
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Analysis & FeaturesOver the counter: branded OTC over a barrel as sales slip
There are chill winds blowing through OTC remedies right now
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Analysis & FeaturesRice, noodles & pasta: rice & noodle players defy low-carb fad
Ask any health blogger, and they’ll tell you carbs should be shunned
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Analysis & FeaturesSex care: super sexual revolution as sales rise £5m
There’s a sexual revolution going on in the supers. Combined sales of condoms, lubes and sex devices are up £5m (6.7% )
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Analysis & FeaturesBaby & infant: babycare hit by big Brexit price spikes
It’s going to take more than the 0.2% dip in the birth rate [OFT] to explain this one away
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Category ReportThe future of sandwiches? Food on the go category report 2017
Does Mike Coupe have what it takes to save the humble sandwich?
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NewsMartin Dawson to leave Poundland prompting executive shake-up
Dawson joined Poundland from Asda in October 2015
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Claus come out: how sharp is this year's festive offer?
The Grocer went shopping to check out the displays and ranges as the battle looms for share of spend this Christmas
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Category ReportMexico's on the money: world foods category report 2017
Mexicana is going mainstream, with Brits eating 6.3 million more tortillas. But what will be the next big cuisine?
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Analysis & FeaturesVegan nation: the rise of veganism
We all know vegan food is healthy – but now it’s indulgent and fashionable too, and mainstream retail is getting involved
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Grocer 33The Grocer 33: 20 years of keeping supermarkets on their toes
Today it’s known as the most comprehensive survey on price and service in the food and drink industry. Before 1997, it didn’t exist
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NewsSupermarket shop up 47% since 1997... but Stella is cheaper
The Grocer’s study shows how intense competition has kept a lid on inflation
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Comment & OpinionStoryville grips with tale of EU health chief's downfall
This quite brilliant episode of Storyville told the tale of John Dalli, the former EC commissioner for health
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Comment & OpinionWhat the Health: pseudo-science, half-truths, risible film
The moment Kip Andersen introduces himself as a “recovering” hypochondriac, What the Health starts to unravel
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NewsLidl to hit top gear with its new store opening schedule
Lidl has revealed ambitious plans to open at least one new Lidl store every week for the next five to 10 years
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InterviewsThe big interview: Christian Härtnagel
Christian Härtnagel has big plans to drive the fastest growing supermarket in the UK even harder
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Comment & OpinionTried and Tasted: Michel Roux Jr focuses on foodie miracles
In a world where confusion reigns it’s good to be reminded of what’s important – smoked salmon, lasagne, chocolate and gin
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My Alternative CVJenny Costa, Rubies in the Rubble, on the FT and rabbits
”Working on the Drysdales burger van at the Ayr County Show was great fun”
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Comment & OpinionHappy 10th birthday, iPhone. You’ve been a gift to grocery
While online grocery is increasingly popular, profits still remain elusive. But the fmcg industry has embraced the smartphone in many other ways