Long reads – Page 147
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Analysis and FeaturesCan Roger Burnley put Asda on the front foot again?
Not only has Sean Clarke been steadying the ship; Burnley was indeed making himself more than useful
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Analysis and FeaturesApple shortage continues to hit juice and concentrate prices
Apple juice prices remain on the rise as shortages in Poland continue
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Analysis and FeaturesAmple supplies push UK pork prices down
Pigs in blankets shouldn’t cost the earth this Christmas, thanks to a drop in the price of pork over the past two months
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Analysis and FeaturesMorrisons third quarter sales: what the analysts say
Group like-for-like sales including fuel increased 3.4% in the period, with total sales for the quarter, excluding fuel, up 2.3%
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Analysis and 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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Analysis and FeaturesWaitrose Food & Drink Report: seven trends of 2017
This time last year, Hawaiian poke was just poking its head into public consciousness
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Analysis and Features9 grocery products we wish existed
In recent months we’ve been asking branding agencies to come up with hypothetical solutions to real problems
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Analysis and FeaturesFive retail concepts we wish were reality
Retailers need to move with the times. So we regularly challenge design agencies to come up with solutions to the problems retailers face
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Analysis and FeaturesWho will win the battle for Costcutter and Nisa?
Can Bestway really pull off what would be one of the biggest coups in the history of wholesaling?
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Analysis and FeaturesCan cult US ice cream brand Halo Top melt UK hearts?
Halo Top is one of the biggest disruptor stories in grocery right now – and it’s heading for the UK
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Fast 50’s ingredients to fuel growth
The more agile and innovative your business, the faster it grows. That’s the lesson of The Grocer’s 2017 Fast 50
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Analysis and FeaturesMaking a career in wholesale more attractive to women
The Women in Wholesale conference heard last week how leading players in the industry are tackling the gender divide
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Analysis and FeaturesHeavy summer rains hit pumpkin quality
UK growers have warned that a wetter than usual summer has had a significant impact on pumpkin quality for the 2017 harvest
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Analysis and FeaturesUK beef prices pushed up by weak pound and fewer slaughterings
UK beef prices have risen due to a drop in cattle slaughterings and a weaker pound…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Apprenticeship Levy: not passing the test so far?
In April, the government kicked off the Apprenticeship Levy with the lofty aim of creating a new generation of apprentices
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Analysis and FeaturesFrom farm to food waste: the pre-farmgate fight
Retailers take most of the heat on food waste, but down on the farm the levels of loss are much higher
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Analysis and FeaturesFarm Africa's project making Kenyan farmers smile
Farm Africa’s Growing Futures project is helping young farmers to carve a career out of the land
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Analysis and FeaturesDairy supply shortages see average price rise reach 5%
Brits are facing surging prices across supermarket dairy aisles as supply shortages bite
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Analysis and FeaturesTime to shape up? How food & drink to go can get healthier
All hail the mighty salad! Once a humble side dish, salad is increasingly taking centre stage in meals eaten on the go, where it’s the fastest-growing meal type. Read on to find out who’s eating what and where, how the coffee shops are cashing in and whether Japanese-style bento boxes ...
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Analysis and FeaturesHow food to go will tackle EU worker exodus
In lieu of clarity from the government, businesses are formulating a backup plan