Long reads – Page 67
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The Big InterviewMarco Bertacca big interview: the Quorn CEO with a global ambition
Bertacca started his role on the factory floor. Now he’s turning his attention to expanding the brand, and has saving the world in his sights
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Analysis and Features13 trends that have defined Veganuary innovation
From cheesy pizzas to chocolate desserts, vegan innovation has managed to prosper despite the pandemic. And this year, plant-based comfort food has proven a favourite.
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Analysis and FeaturesAll the new branded launches for Veganuary 2021
Here are the new plant-based launches for vegans to try this month
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Analysis and FeaturesThe 10 most-liked posts on our NPD Instagram feed in 2020
In a year of weird and wonderful NPD, we count down the top 10 most popular posts on our Instagram feed
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Analysis and FeaturesFive plant-based desserts launching for Veganuary 2021
From grown-up jelly to chocolate houmous, here are five plant-based puds to satisfy any sweet-toothed vegan
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Analysis and Features10 challenger brands that smashed their crowdfunding targets this year
The coronavirus pandemic left many strapped for cash, but these small, punchy grocery brands still managed to raise millions to fund ambitious expansion and innovation
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Grocer’s Christmas Tinkle 2020
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all of us at The Grocer
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Analysis and FeaturesFour festive drinks trends for Christmas 2020
From decadence to detoxing, we explore drinks trends on both ends of the spectrum as 2020 draws to a close
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Analysis and FeaturesHow has food & drink been affected by the French border closure?
With the border having been closed since Sunday, suppliers have expressed concern about the knock-on effects
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Analysis and FeaturesTop Campaigns 2020: how Tesco topped our table… with a safety video
What did Tesco do to make its messaging the most effective of the year?
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Analysis and FeaturesTop Campaigns: the 50 best brand adverts of 2020
From fraughtly shouting fruit bowls to frozen fish shavings, ad makers have had to cook up new ways of catching the eyes of locked down consumers this year, here’s our pick of the best
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Analysis and FeaturesSeven plant-based meat alternatives launching for Veganuary 2021
Swapping out meat this January? These new plant-based alternatives should provide some inspiration
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Analysis and FeaturesLidl adds £1.15 to Healthy Start vouchers in support of Marcus Rashford’s campaign
The vouchers, which are issued by the government to low-income families in England and Wales, are currently worth £3.10, but Lidl will boost that to £4.25
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Analysis and FeaturesShare prices: who were food and drink’s winners and losers of 2020?
Coronavirus has caused some food and drink share prices to soar but it’s not been as simple as adding extra sales
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Analysis and FeaturesConfectionery: Chocolate: Top Products 2020
In contrast to last year’s sweet performance, this year’s sales are likely to leave a bitter taste in the mouths of suppliers
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Analysis and FeaturesFresh: Fruit & veg: Top Products report 2020
Citrus fruit has come out on top in a year of health-driven shopping
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Analysis and FeaturesSauces: table: Top Products report 2020
With nowhere to eat out in the summer, Brits enjoyed a taste of their favourite restaurants at home
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Analysis and FeaturesConfectionery: Sugar: Top Products 2020
Both branded and own-label gum are suffering, with volumes down by 18.2% and 19.3% respectively
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Analysis and FeaturesOils: Top Products 2020
Reduced harvests across southern Europe have tightened supplies and prices have started to creep up
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Analysis and FeaturesPersonal care: haircare: Top Products report 2020
Retailers have designated more shelf space to colour-protect lines this year as shoppers couldn’t get to salons