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Analysis & FeaturesHow can the food hygiene funding crisis be tackled?
An NAO report paints an unsettling picture. What’s the solution?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does a no-deal in October mean for food and drink?
And amid the Conservative leadership race, have government department preparations stalled?
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Analysis & FeaturesChina’s African swine fever outbreak pushing up UK pork prices
Prices have also crept up on ham, sausages and fresh pork SKUs in some supermarkets
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Analysis & FeaturesBritish beef back on sale in China after 23 years
It comes more than two decades after a ban was imposed at the height of the BSE crisis
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InterviewsRealising the potential in co-operatives: Southern Co-op CEO Mark Smith
Southern Co-op sales have more than doubled since he joined, but Smith has slowed the rate of growth. Why?
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Analysis & FeaturesCity uncertain over Tesco’s ‘strong’ start to 2019
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis declared the retailer had a “strong” start to the year, but weakening sales growth left some in the City wondering if its resurgence was beginning to slow.
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Analysis & FeaturesEU biofuel ruling hits prices of palm and coconut oil
The EU set out plans to phase out the use of palm oil in biofuels to meet environmental targets
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Analysis & FeaturesMackerel prices rise after catch quota is cut
Adverse weather has also affected the wholesale price of Norwegian mackerel
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Analysis & FeaturesListeria explained: how worried should the food industry be?
The FSA warns post-cooking contamination is a ‘major hazard’
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Waitrose’s plastic-free trial sustainable at scale?
Waitrose is hoping its Unpacked scheme will lead to permanent changes in behaviour. But is it viable to roll out nationwide?
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Analysis & FeaturesIn pictures: The Grocer Gold Awards 2019
At a glittering ceremony this week the best of the grocery industry was honoured at The Grocer Gold Awards in Guildhall, London. Here are the pictures from the night
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Analysis & FeaturesWorld beers, food pairing and the threat to craft: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to beer and cider
The more experimental consumer is demanding more than a simple pint. But they may be reaching saturation piont with craft beer
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's new Taste the Difference ready meals: own label showcase
To give you an in-depth look at the range, we’ve chosen a selection of the new products and enlisted an expert to give you their thoughts
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Analysis & FeaturesUnpacked: a closer look at Waitrose’s plastic-free trial
We head to Waitrose’s Botley Road store to unpack the pros and cons of its plastic-free trial
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Analysis & FeaturesDo supermarkets have their eye on Scotland?
The major mults are looking to serve a proud food nation via a variety of ‘local’ initiatives
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven innovative spirits challenging traditional scotch
Forget golf clubs and firesides. This new generation of distillers is hoping to shake off the shackles of convention
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Analysis & FeaturesAmazon Clicks and Mortar: high street saviour or PR exercise?
Amazon’s new UK pop-up stores will give third-party sellers the chance to sell on high streets
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Analysis & FeaturesHow are Scottish convenience stores navigating today's challenges?
All UK grocers face challenges, but stores in Scotland have unique burdens to bear. How are they coping?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are Lidl's new method of production meat labels proving controversial?
Lidl last week became the first UK supermarket to carry method of production labelling on meat
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Analysis & FeaturesPlatform at The Arches: how Glasgow's foodie market is supporting the community
What was once an infamous nightclub is now home to a farmers’ market with a community focus