Long reads – Page 314
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Analysis and FeaturesEFFP conference delegates reveal grain price uncertainty
As global grains markets remain volatile, effective risk management and hedging strategies are more important than ever….
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Analysis and FeaturesStevia's made a good start, but it's yet to float the UK's boat
For an ingredient dubbed the ‘holy grail’ of sweeteners, stevia has had a mixed…
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Analysis and FeaturesMore crackers and turkeys in part two of our Christmas ad review
Sainsbury’s focuses on the little truisms we all encounter in the lead-up to Christmas day.
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Analysis and FeaturesMeet the indie forecourt pumped up for a fight
The most important thing to do is start with a competitive fuel contract. We knocked our initial offer down significantly by shopping around.
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Analysis and FeaturesDouble-digit hikes as festive promo frenzy kicks off early
Nothing says “Christmas” like the proliferation of confectionery tins on shelf and the onslaught of seasonal deals….
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Analysis and FeaturesCan hackers upset the applecart with new technology?
Numerous industries have been radically transformed by ‘disruptive technology’ - a new app, piece of software or hardware that unexpectedly displaces an established technology.
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Analysis and FeaturesCracker or turkey: how do this year's Christmas TV ads rate?
Love them or loathe them, Christmas television ads are as much a part of the annual festivities as turkey, tinsel and tears.
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Analysis and FeaturesBoparan dazzles as net debt drop delivers breakthrough
We knew Ranjit Singh was doing a great job with his 2 Sisters Group when he won The Grocer Cup last month at the IGD Awards.
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Analysis and FeaturesStrange fruit (and veg) stir up the fresh aisle
What would Fanny Cradock make of it? In her 1950s heyday, an avocado was a rarity, no one had ever heard of a kiwi let alone kiwiberries.
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Analysis and FeaturesFood price inflation set to hit 4% by end of 2013
Food price inflation will be firmly back on the agenda in the UK in 2013…
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Analysis and FeaturesLabels? What labels? 29% of shoppers ignore them all
New research reveals that almost 30% of shoppers don’t look at labels when buying food and drink.
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Analysis and FeaturesFour of top five mults kept a lid on inflation in October
Fears of a return of food price inflation next year are mounting but, for now….
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Analysis and FeaturesHow Mondelez is powering up for a snacking revolution
On a whistlestop tour of its operations in Switzerland, Germany and France…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy was the Olympics such a washout for Coca-Cola?
Coca-Cola splashed out £50m with the aim of turbocharging its soft drink sales. So why did it lose sales to Pepsi?
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Analysis and FeaturesPromotions help rice prices buck the inflationary trend
Shoppers who have witnessed so many other prices soar can seek some solace from the fact they are paying less for rice.
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Analysis and FeaturesDrought set to push up price of fertiliser
Fertiliser could become more expensive as high grains and oilseed prices are predicted to fuel increased demand.
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Analysis and FeaturesMakro Mystery Tour is the key to Wilson's masterplan
Inspired by a bus tour of depots, Charles Wilson’s integration plans are compellingly simple
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat's new in the global food marketplace? The sights at Sial
Sial 2012 took place in Paris this week. Here’s our pick of the most interesting products and stands.
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Analysis and FeaturesSwitch on to the returns of going green
Two things come to mind. Do you care about the future of the planet? If you do, you need to do something…
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Analysis and FeaturesIt's time for independents to join the green party
Cutting a c-store’s energy-use can be tough - ‘green’ technology isn’t cheap and returns can be a long time coming…