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Analysis and FeaturesGlobal poultry boom set to push up oilseeds prices
As the USDA confirms global soyabean stocks are lower than expected due to rocketing demand
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Analysis and FeaturesFancy Food Show in New York showcases trending NPD
The Fancy Food Show in New York City is a fantastic showcase of all that is interesting and innovative in gourmet and natural foods
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Analysis and FeaturesThe first sneak preview of Christmas 2015's delights
Christmas in July, as major retailers unveil their festive ranges
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Analysis and FeaturesForget about the turkey, this Christmas it's a lobster war
In part two of our peek at what the retailers have lined up for the big Christmas battle, lobsters have emerged as the key weapon
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas range 2015 sneak peek: Aldi
It wants its biggest Christmas ever and there is nothing to suggest it won’t get it
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas range 2015 sneak peek: Waitrose
A Christmas cracker, introducing a value theme while playing to its foodie strengths
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas range 2015 sneak peek: Tesco
Fresh ideas combined with convenient solutions for stressed out home cooks are in abundance
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas range 2015 sneak peek: Asda
A classic Christmas range filled with typically lively touches
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas range 2015 sneak peek: M&S
The M&S food business continues to excite with its innovation, and the Christmas range is no exception
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas range 2015 sneak peek: Selfridges
A little bit of luxury for every bank balance - that’s the challenge a buyer at Selfridges says she set herself with the premium retailer’s 2015 Christmas lines.
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas range 2015 sneak peek: Ocado
Innovative brands give a new spin on Christmas classics, with nods to foodie trends such as exotic meats
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas range 2015 sneak peek: Lidl
A clear extension of its plan to dispel the myth that it can’t satisfy premium palates
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas range 2015 sneak peek: Morrisons
Playing it safe but getting back to core Morrisons values - Sir Ken would approve
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas range 2015 sneak peek: Co-op
Covers the bases while capturing the imagination of convenience shoppers on a whim
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Analysis and FeaturesOC&C Global 50: International expansion still holds key for struggling tobacco firms
Revenues and margins both fell for the globe’s biggest tobacco firms last year according to the OC&C Global 50, but an industry struggling with declining cigarette volumes is still looking to new markets to underpin future growth.
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Analysis and FeaturesConviviality Retails sidesteps takeover questions to focus on growth story
Conviviality Retail sought to shake any shadow potentially cast over today’s full-year results by the headline-grabbing reverse takeover bid of wine wholesale Matthew Clark by refusing to answer any questions on the subject.
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Analysis and FeaturesOC&C Global 50: Alcohol sales go flat but time not yet called on global potential
On the surface the global alcohol giants were amongst the worst performers in the 2015 OC&C Global 50, but the sector still looks well positioned for longer-term global growth.
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The Big InterviewLes Montgomery of Highland Spring on the bottled water boom
Les Montgomery has helped steer bottled water from forgotten category to one of UK grocery’s big success stories…
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Analysis and FeaturesSugary treats are sent to room 101 in new BNF report
Crisps would be a once-a-week treat under new targets
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Analysis and FeaturesOC&C Global 50: the giant slowdown
The latest Global 50 rankings by OC&C reveals the biggest fmcg suppliers are struggling to grow both turnover and margins…