Long reads – Page 236
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Analysis and FeaturesSheppy's, Älska, Aston Manor, London Glider: NPD in cider
A look at some brand new cider products
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Analysis and FeaturesAsda Good & Balanced Curried Chick Peas: acid test
This microwaveable pouched food is part of Asda’s Good & Balanced range…
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The Big InterviewRob Burnett: Big Interview with the Bernard Matthews CEO
Bernard Matthews is on the offensive again and back in growth says new CEO Rob Burnett
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Analysis and FeaturesFerrero take over of Thorntons raises more questions than answers
Thorntons shares shot up by more than 40% this morning after news emerged that a takeover bid from Italian chocolate giant Ferrero valued it at £111.9m. But what are the key questions around what a Ferrero-owned Thorntons would look like?
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Analysis and FeaturesThe challenge of consistent product data
Failure by retailers to display full product details can lead to considerable fines for non-compliance
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Analysis and FeaturesHow fashion fell in love with LED
Pop star Ariana Grande illustrated the versatility of LED lighting with her LED dress
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Analysis and FeaturesWill Lidl's 'Pepsi challenge' ads pass test with shoppers?
As Lidl’s new TV ads pit its own label against leading brands, has a new front opened in the war for market share?…
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Analysis and FeaturesWaitrose Pick Your Own Offers hailed as 'groundbreaking'
Supermarket promotions were back in the headlines this week as Waitrose launched its Pick Your Own Offers initiative…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe only BuzzFeed that matters
Nine Queen Bees teamed up with Farm Africa to build ground-level beehives for women farmers in Tanzania…
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Analysis and FeaturesWaitrose Yoghurt and Sorbet Splits: acid test
Sophisticated offerings are hot stuff in Britain’s freezers, with adult brands such as Magnum and Solero booming
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Analysis and FeaturesConcierge services: the new 'c' in c-stores?
The ‘c’ in c-store will always mean convenience, but in 2015 it also stands for concierge…
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Analysis and FeaturesOccasion is key to volume growth in a deflationary market
It is hard to see many brands or categories growing through consumer price rises in 2015…
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Analysis and FeaturesAnimal welfare debate looms as Defra looks at Watok again
Farming minister George Eustice said Defra would take another look at the regulations
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Analysis and FeaturesGrocery spend fails to lift in brighter economic environment
In a more buoyant economy, shoppers are not spending their extra cash on grocery, and price savviness is now hard-wired
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Analysis and Features10 Things You Need To Know About… Dairy
From cash cows to milk with added benefits… the latest in our programme of digital features delves deep into the UK dairy industry.
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Analysis and FeaturesRevealed: Brits will pay more for milk with added benefits
An exclusive poll for The Grocer reveals nearly half of consumers are interested in buying enhanced milk and two thirds are willing to pay more for it
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Analysis and FeaturesCash cow? Milk & butter prices fall 23% and 27% in five years
As the price war intensifies, the supermarkets are milking the dairy industry for all it’s worth. So who’s cut prices the most?
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Analysis and FeaturesEuro dairy players eye foreign markets after milk quota ends
Fears the UK would be flooded with cheap European milk following the end of EU quotas haven’t been realised. So what has changed since April?
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Analysis and FeaturesBuyer Q&A: Gourmet yoghurt is adding value to dairy
We quiz Budgens trading manager for dairy Lucy Evans on the triumphs and challenges of the dairy category…
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Analysis and FeaturesBig pot natural yoghurt flies high with £19m growth
Consumer demand for healthier products is driving strong growth in natural yoghurt, according to research for The Grocer…