Long reads – Page 338
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Rolo Cone
I enjoyed this product and was pleasantly surprised at the variety of flavours and textures. The caramel was delicious and made the ice cream seem a real treat.
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Analysis and FeaturesIs Walmart really planning a triumphant return to Europe?
Walmart is seeking a Heathrow base, sparking rumours of a fresh assault on the Continent. Where is the US giant likely to strike, asks Ian Quinn
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Analysis and FeaturesMPs tell Kraft to ‘Come on Irene!’ But what’s the point?
A new BIS committee report is obsessed over the no-show of Kraft CEO Irene Rosenfeld at its inquiry. Isn’t this missing the point?
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Are you being self-served?
Unmanned coffee machines generate up to £40k in sales a year, which is why Costa – and retailers – want a bigger slurp of the action. Virginia Matthews reports
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Sainsbury’s in promo lead as focus shifts to own label
Only Sainsbury’s and Asda have increased promotional spending year-on-year as activity shifts from brands to own label.
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The Big InterviewMeat & Fish Supplement 2011: The man behind the mask
The tycoon who snatched Northern Foods from Greencore is one of the most private entrepreneurs in grocery. Who is the real Ranjit Singh Boparan, asks Richard Ford
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Analysis and FeaturesGrocery Retail Structure 2011: Multiple retailer swap shop sees Tesco swell its numbers
Tesco and Booker have increased their estates this year, while the Co-op Group and Spar were among those reducing numbers. Beth Phillips reports
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Could I be a brand?
Hardly any brands have managed to crack fresh meat, fish or poultry. Julia Glotz investigates why – and finds out where future opportunities might lie
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Question time for red meat
Food and farming minister Jim Paice joins three of the red meat industry’s leading lights in assessing the sector’s challenges and opportunities – from inflation and profitability to supply chain relationships and Mercosur talks
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Hugh's fish fight lands stunning catch
The seafood supply and retail industry feared the worst from Hugh’s Fish Fight, but the chef’s campaigning has brought a sea change, boosting sales of less familiar species, encouraging greater sustainability and spurring the EU into action, says Richard Ford
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Beef holds its head high again
Exports may still be below pre-BSE levels but British beef is back on the global scene, with a resurgent reputation. How will this affect UK supply, asks Nick Hughes
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: How to get pork on more plates
Sales of pork are flat, and suppliers blame excessive levels of promotion. What can be done to put a premium into the category, asks Richard Ford
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: A nice cut of lamb - if you can afford it
Growing global demand and falling flock sizes have led to sharp price rises and depressed sales for lamb. How can suppliers fight back, asks Julia Glotz
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: The end of cheap chicken?
Rising input costs have put paid to the £2 chicken and now further inflation could lead to shoppers paying even more for their poultry, says Nick Hughes
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Marco on board for a turkey offensive
Most shoppers still see turkey as principally a Christmas treat. How has the industry progressed in selling it as a versatile all-year-round proposition? Rob Gray reports
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Convenient daily meals? Game on!
Sales of game meats are set to hit £111m by 2015 as suppliers develop more convenient offerings – and pitch at the right price. Virginia Matthews reports
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Levi Roots Caribbean Crush
The new drinks would “add an exotic twist” to the soft drinks category
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Sharwood's Bhut Jolokia curry sauce
With each jar containing one Bhut Jolokia chilli – claimed to be 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce – this is targeted at consumers looking for a “hot hit”
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Big products, fewer deals as promos face Royal squeeze
Easter’s hot weather and the Royal Wedding impinged on promotional space in April, but the savings offered have been better.
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Analysis and FeaturesRetail royalty
Mary ‘Queen of Shops’ Portas has big news – soon she’ll be striding down Downing Street to dish out some of her trademark no-nonsense advice. And Tesco had better watch out.