Long reads – Page 74
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Analysis and FeaturesHow can brands and retailers utilise the reimagined vending machine?
As consumers seek lower-contact, convenient ways to buy food, the humble vending machine is going beyond snacking
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Analysis and FeaturesFive trends that will shape Christmas 2020, according to Marks & Spencer
To help build a picture of what Christmas in a post-coronavirus world might look like, here are five emerging trends M&S is preparing for
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Shopper Shrink: how the ‘lipstick effect’ will drive sales during the downturn
The lipstick effect is a curious phenomenon that describes how female shoppers can display a stronger preference for buying beauty products during a recession
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Analysis and FeaturesHow can the food-to-go market recover from the coronavirus crisis?
Research suggests the market will bounce back by 2022, due to its versatility, low contact and value-led proposition
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Analysis and FeaturesBrexit: What UK tariffs policy could mean for food prices
If the UK and EU fail to reach a deal before the end of the transition period, the resulting effect on food prices could be disastrous for shoppers
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Analysis and FeaturesHow discounter B&M broke into the FTSE 100
B&M was loss-making and relatively little known when Simon and Bobby Arora bought it in 2004. How have the brothers transformed it?
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Analysis and FeaturesCan Kellogg’s ever make the Pringles can recyclable?
Kellogg’s is trialling two new recycled paper-based Pringles cans. But is it enough?
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The Big InterviewPrinces MD Cameron Mackintosh on coping with coronavirus and overhauling innovation
Princes kept supply going through the pandemic’s first shock, and is now looking to build with a facilities revamp and a new approach to NPD
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Analysis and FeaturesNew spooky food & drink products hitting shelves this Halloween
We take a look at the ghoulish goodies coming to supermarkets this spooky season
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Analysis and Features12 new launches that show chocolate orange is back on trend
A raft of new launches this year shows chocolate orange is the flavour of the moment
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Analysis and FeaturesHow to set up a free-from factory
Food and drink suppliers are spending big on free-from facilities. Here’s how… and why
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Analysis and FeaturesSocial media boycotts: how has fmcg faced up to Facebook?
Fmcg brands have reacted strongly to Facebook’s failures to address hateful content. How has Facebook responded? And has it made a difference?
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Analysis and FeaturesFive key Brexit issues threatening food and drink exports
With no-deal now increasingly likely, food and drink exporters warn the viability of the entire industry is at stake
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Analysis and FeaturesAs Charles Wilson steps down, what now for Booker?
Wilson has embodied Booker for many of its members, some of whom fear new boss, Tesco’s Andrew Yaxley, will have different priorities
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Analysis and FeaturesHow prevalent is child hunger in the UK? And what can be done about it?
Marcus Rashford has launched a taskforce with a raft of major supermarkets and suppliers to try reduce child food poverty. But just how big is the problem? And what can be done about it?
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Analysis and FeaturesGuide for SMEs: outsourcing your internal supply chain department
With Covid-19 causing major disruption and uncertainty in the grocery market, SMEs are increasingly looking to outsourcing as a way of managing overheads and reducing risk
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The Big InterviewBig interview: Jamie Keeble is the muscle behind Heck’s growth plans
Heck’s co-founder has taken flak for his keenly maintained physique. But he has serious ambitions – including a US HQ and a new oat drink
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Analysis and FeaturesCan new UK laws put an end to illegal deforestation?
Defra is regulating to make sure companies do not use commodities produced on illegally deforested land. Do the measures add up?
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Analysis and FeaturesFive ways the vaping industry is adapting to new shopping habits
Across the UK, vape stores have shuttered due to low footfall during lockdown. Here are some of the ways the industry is adapting to survive the pandemic
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat future for independent vape stores as hundreds go up in smoke?
Vape stores have suffered hundreds of permanent closures due to Covid. So is their golden era over – and how much of their sales will grocers pick up?