Long reads – Page 128
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Analysis and FeaturesSmaller US maize harvest hikes prices
Maize prices have increased on last month after new data suggested US farmers would plant fewer hectares of maize than was
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Analysis and FeaturesStrong Roots Roasted Beetroot Wedges: acid test
The rise in people eschewing meat and dairy has led to a wealth of plant-based NPD
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Analysis and FeaturesPlastics Pact: what's involved and will it work?
The UK Plastics Pact launches this week but does it go far enough, and can industry set aside competitive rivalry to find solutions?
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Analysis and FeaturesSoft drinks: will new recipes have the halo effect?
Sugar-laden drinks are suddenly public enemy number one. So can healthy, natural recipes rejuvenate the soft drinks industry?
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Analysis and FeaturesMind the gap: gender pay in the food & drink sector
Across all 10,353 businesses that shared their data for 2017, there was a mean average pay gap of 14.4%
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Analysis and FeaturesCryptocurrencies: is there a business case for Bitcoin?
Digital startups and forward-thinking high street franchises are beginning to accept cryptocurrency in UK outlets
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Analysis and FeaturesCashless payments: can retailers keep up?
Late last year, Brunel University students became the first UK shoppers to pay for groceries with only a touch of their fingertips
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The Big InterviewJoshua Lincoln of Majestic Wine on turning the business around
Sales at the wine business are growing in a turbulent UK wine market, and customer footfall is on the rise too
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Analysis and FeaturesLucozade Sport FitWater: acid test
Bottled water is buoyant. Brits downed an extra 103.6 million litres over the past year
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Analysis and FeaturesCoke and Pepsi slash deals in the run-up to sugar tax
Coca-Cola reduced the number of featured space promotions in stores by 32.3% compared with the previous four-week period
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Analysis and FeaturesStrawberry prices pushed up by Spanish crop shortage
Wholesale prices have increased by 65% on last month and are now 63% higher than in April 2017…
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Analysis and FeaturesCan Twinings' cold water infusion take it beyond tea?
Twinings emerged as the focal point for coffee aficionados last weekend
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy growing demand for palm oil is costing the Earth
Palm oil has become ubiquitous in UK grocery. Versatile and cheap, it is found in half of all supermarket products…
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Analysis and FeaturesEight innovative new crisp alternatives
Consumers are choosing lighter options when it comes to savoury snacking, here’s our pick of the best new crisp alternatives
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Analysis and FeaturesFeed People First campaign: what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about the Feed People First campaign by FareShare and The Grocer
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Analysis and FeaturesSainsbury's' Nectar revamp reflects 'membership economy'
Nectar could soon be more personalised, with members earning points on self-selected items
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Analysis and FeaturesFrom plant-based burgers to lab-grown meatballs: 15 startups disrupting the global meat industry
From plant-based burgers and lab-grown meatballs to insect protein and cutting-edge alternative feeds, the meat industry is facing disruption like never before. Here is our pick of 15 exciting startups worth having on your radar
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Analysis and FeaturesSoft drinks brands shrug off sugar tax as shares improve
Our analysis of share price performance across listed groups in the firing line shows double-digit rises for most key players
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Analysis and FeaturesMeat-free diets: fad or the future of food?
Vegetarians and vegans are spoilt for choice, as ‘bleeding’ burgers, mushroom bolognese and vegan pizzas gain traction
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Analysis and FeaturesHigh demand over Easter pushes up lamb prices
Prices remain higher year on year driven by lower imports from New Zealand