Long reads – Page 288
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The Big InterviewEsso's Simon Herbert: Fuelling retail growth
Esso is selling off the retail side of its operation so it can focus on supplying fuel. What’s prompted the radical move?…
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Analysis and FeaturesForensic auditors: how they pile pressure on suppliers
Expert Alan Hillier says watch out for historic or spurious claims…
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Analysis and FeaturesMuted post-Christmas hikes slow inflation increase to 1%
Tesco and Morrisons move into deflationary territory to counter weak trading…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy 'fake' foods do not add up to a major new scandal
Media reports that a third of foods are mislabelled have raised alarm, but the true story is more nuanced…
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Analysis and FeaturesTea players warn of pressures on crops
Tea faces crop shortages and soaring prices unless the entire supply chain works together to support the industry…
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Analysis and Features3D (print) or not 3D? That's the question
Supermarkets and suppliers are making tentative forays into the printing of products, with chocolate bars and pasta shapes…
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Analysis and FeaturesGateway to China: Korea's export push
South Korea wants to become the global food industry’s springboard into China…
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Analysis and FeaturesKorean food in the UK
They’ve embraced Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and - more recently - Vietnamese food, but can UK consumers fall in love with Korean cuisine?
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Analysis and FeaturesSouth Korea: Convenience shopping, Gangnam-style
Ever since Tesco launched a virtual store in a Seoul subway station in 2011, grocery shopping in South Korea has seemed a decidedly futuristic activity.
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Analysis and FeaturesShoppers spread the wealth as discounters and M&S gain
It was the most promiscuous Christmas ever, with many shoppers visiting every supermarket, discounter and c-store…
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Analysis and FeaturesA Mondelez cuckoo lays its pods in Nespresso's nest
With big guns joining the Nespresso-compatible pod market, how can the Apple of the coffee world defend its premium position?
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Analysis and FeaturesNoodle fans could be on to a winner in year of the horse
As 15 days of Chinese new year celebrations get underway, noodle fans are enjoying good fortune when it comes to prices…
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Analysis and FeaturesSouth Africa's sugar cane duty push will benefit British Sugar
British Sugar would be the biggest winner if South Africa gains duty-free access to the EU sugar market…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Big 30 wholesalers: a blurred world
Since The Grocer first published its Big 30 list back in 2005, the industry has seen massive consolidation.
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy the Hovis deal marks a new era of opportunity at Premier
As Premier hives off Hovis, we look at what this means for both businesses – and the man in charge for 12 months…
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Analysis and FeaturesWill flotation help McColl's hit its 1,000 c-store target?
Convenience and CTN chain is looking to fund ambitious growth…
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Analysis and FeaturesChobani v Fage: What do the lawyers say on the Greek yoghurt war?
Chobani yesterday lost its appeal against Fage in the ‘Greek yoghurt’ wars. Is it the end of the road for its fight?
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Analysis and FeaturesDiscounter fears keep deal numbers ahead of last year
January is often an odd time in terms of promotions as retailers try to tap into myriad different consumer mindsets…
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Analysis and FeaturesFarmers blast EU bid to rein in food commodity speculators
UK farmers have criticised EU efforts to curb food commodity speculation…
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Analysis and FeaturesA Bad Wrap: The open and shut case for easy-open packs
Why isn’t the food and drinks industry doing more to help older consumers open food packaging?…