Long reads – Page 108
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Analysis & Features
Inside the London insect farm that's reimagining protein
Entocycle is breeding millions of flies with a view to changing the way animals – and humans – get their protein
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Can 3D printing help us produce more, and waste less, food?
The term ‘3D printing’ still feels futuristic – but it’s edging towards mainstream use
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What H&M's new transparency scheme can teach food and drink
H&M’s new scheme shows consumer expectations on product transparency are changing. Here’s what this means for grocery
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How the co-operative movement pulled itself together
After a near calamitous reversal in the movement’s fortunes, co-operatives are booming. What’s behind the turnaround?
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Sugar concerns, CBD and the rise of the treat mentality: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to soft drinks
Today’s Brits want more than a standard can of sugary pop. Instead, they are open to more adventurous ingredients and premium fare
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How to get your brand in front of buyers
Brands need to be creative to grab time-poor buyers’ attention – or get lost in the background
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Eco-friendly feminine care: the three options consumers want to see in supermarkets
Consumers are starting to demand more sustainable alternatives to plastic-filled tampons and pads. These are the three options gathering pace
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Reformulated: the soft drinks that have slashed sugar and boosted sales
Reformulating Zero to taste ‘more like Coke’ has paid off for CCEP
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How Brexit trade deals may put UK fishing access at risk
UK might ‘unwittingly’ be making a grave error in negotiations
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Can 7-Eleven conquer the UK market second time out?
The convenience giant is signalling a return to the UK after a 20-year absence. Why now?
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Sainsbury's/Asda merger blocked: analyst reactions
Here’s what the experts have to say about the collapse of the proposed Sainsbury’s/Asda merger
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Seven veggie products that prove plant-based can't guarantee sales
Launching a meat or dairy-free product has not always proven enough to guarantee success in an increasingly competitive market
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How can ale survive the craft beer onslaught?
Insurgent craft brewers and neglectful brand owners mean Britain is falling out of love with traditional bottled ales
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Tight lamb supplies boost prices - but deals are up too
Lamb supplies are continuing to feel the impact of 2018’s Beast from the East
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Is paper packaging really better for the planet than plastic?
Retailers and brands are swapping out plastic for paper and cardboard in response to consumer demand – but is this the right move?
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Watermelon vodka to ‘nitro’ cocktails: what’s coming in booze this May?
Every month The Grocer takes a deep dive into the hottest booze launches on their way to UK retailers’ shelves.
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Can plastic-free feminine hygiene products take off?
Three of the big four retailers have added eco-friendly products, so will they become mainstream?
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BrewDog’s ‘annual general mayhem’ is Britain’s weirdest beer festival
BrewDog’s ‘annual general mayhem’ saw thousands of shareholders descend on Aberdeen
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Grocer Gold Awards 2019: the finalists
After weeks scrutinising hundreds of entries across 22 categories, our expert judges have picked the final shortlist for The Grocer Gold Awards 2019
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Veggie blends, cleanses and the generation gap: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to juices
Celery and beetroot juices are dividing opinion and smoothie consumption varies wildly by age, finds our exclusive poll with Kantar’s Research Express service