Long reads – Page 136
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Co-op leads the way on Easter special offers
In the lead-up to Easter, the Co-op was offering better deals on branded and own label products than other mults
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Analysis and FeaturesWK Kellogg No Added Sugar Granola: acid test
In January, Kellogg’s rolled out WK Kellogg – a vegan-friendly cereal range featuring organic and no-added-sugar variants
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Analysis and FeaturesBaobab: the next superfood?
Most people couldn’t point it out in a line-up, but its surprisingly high nutritional content may make this African fruit the next big thing
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Analysis and FeaturesLife after plastic: what are the other packaging options?
Plastic packaging has faced fierce criticism for decades, but never quite like this. Two months after the government announced plans to phase out avoidable plastic waste by 2042, the industry is in a race against time to find viable alternatives. What options are there?
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Analysis and FeaturesIs the market to blame for woes of Jamie Oliver & co?
Has the casual dining sector – such a source of growth and creativity in recent years – run out of ideas?
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Analysis and FeaturesCan Innocent rattle Alpro with its dairy-free launch?
Alpro’s dominance of the dairy alternatives drinks market faces a major challenge from an unlikely source
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Analysis and FeaturesSalmon prices pushed up in Chile and Norway
Salmon prices are up month on month due to concerns over potential algal blooms in Chile
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Analysis and FeaturesCadbury Mini Eggs among shrinkflated Easter treats
Pouches of Mini Eggs have shrunk from 460g last Easter to 421g, with prices still at £4 in most major retailers
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Analysis and FeaturesSandows Cold Brew Coffee: acid test
For the past few years, cold-brew coffee – coffee infused with cold water overnight – has been the hip alternative to traditional energy drinks
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Analysis and FeaturesThe evolution of the European food hall
Food halls are back in town, with a surge of new openings in the UK following the burgeoning trend in Europe and the US. And the modern take on the hallowed halls of the past is all about the experience
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Analysis and FeaturesTop shops crowned at 2018 Convenience Retail Awards
The winners of the Convenience Retail Awards collected their trophies to classic rock riffs delivered by a live band
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Analysis and FeaturesPower list 2018: who's steering the public's mood about food?
Our list of the top 10 players in public affairs reflects an increasingly open world, where trade bodies, brands and retailers have to move fast to keep on top of public opinion, and social media has created the ‘celebrity lobbyist’
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Analysis and FeaturesCocoa prices surging after two-year low
Prices are surging again on the back of rising demand and tightening global stock
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Analysis and FeaturesLessons from The Grocer's conference on e-commerce
A stellar list of speakers, an action-packed programme, and one of the hottest topics in grocery
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Analysis and FeaturesCan Conviviality recover from its week of woe?
A surprise profit warning, arithmetic errors, unexpected tax bills. The booze giant has a struggle on its hands.
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Analysis and FeaturesCotton prices rise to 2014 levels
An outbreak of pink bollworm has damaged the Indian cotton crop…
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Analysis and FeaturesMore Easter chocolate deals - but savings aren't as deep
Cadbury, Nestlé and Mars have all increased the number of featured space promotions in the major mults compared with last …
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Analysis and FeaturesSqueeze on pulp stock pushes up kraftliner prices
Kraftliner prices have risen in line with price increases in European pulp
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Analysis and FeaturesFeeding London: keeping food & drink moving in the capital
Roads in the UK capital are clogged. And with its population set to grow to 10 million within 15 years, innovative logistics solutions will be needed to keep food and drink moving. Like what?
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Analysis and FeaturesWhole Earth Saucy Organic Baked Beans: acid test
Canned beans’ value sales decline slowed considerably last year