Long reads – Page 142
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Analysis & FeaturesSmaller US maize harvest hikes prices
Maize prices have increased on last month after new data suggested US farmers would plant fewer hectares of maize than was
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Analysis & FeaturesStrong Roots Roasted Beetroot Wedges: acid test
The rise in people eschewing meat and dairy has led to a wealth of plant-based NPD
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastics Pact: what's involved and will it work?
The UK Plastics Pact launches this week but does it go far enough, and can industry set aside competitive rivalry to find solutions?
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Analysis & FeaturesSoft drinks: will new recipes have the halo effect?
Sugar-laden drinks are suddenly public enemy number one. So can healthy, natural recipes rejuvenate the soft drinks industry?
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Analysis & FeaturesMind the gap: gender pay in the food & drink sector
Across all 10,353 businesses that shared their data for 2017, there was a mean average pay gap of 14.4%
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Analysis & FeaturesCryptocurrencies: is there a business case for Bitcoin?
Digital startups and forward-thinking high street franchises are beginning to accept cryptocurrency in UK outlets
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Analysis & FeaturesCashless payments: can retailers keep up?
Late last year, Brunel University students became the first UK shoppers to pay for groceries with only a touch of their fingertips
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InterviewsJoshua Lincoln of Majestic Wine on turning the business around
Sales at the wine business are growing in a turbulent UK wine market, and customer footfall is on the rise too
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Analysis & FeaturesLucozade Sport FitWater: acid test
Bottled water is buoyant. Brits downed an extra 103.6 million litres over the past year
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Analysis & FeaturesCoke and Pepsi slash deals in the run-up to sugar tax
Coca-Cola reduced the number of featured space promotions in stores by 32.3% compared with the previous four-week period
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Analysis & FeaturesStrawberry prices pushed up by Spanish crop shortage
Wholesale prices have increased by 65% on last month and are now 63% higher than in April 2017…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Twinings' cold water infusion take it beyond tea?
Twinings emerged as the focal point for coffee aficionados last weekend
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy growing demand for palm oil is costing the Earth
Palm oil has become ubiquitous in UK grocery. Versatile and cheap, it is found in half of all supermarket products…
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Analysis & FeaturesEight innovative new crisp alternatives
Consumers are choosing lighter options when it comes to savoury snacking, here’s our pick of the best new crisp alternatives
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Analysis & FeaturesFeed People First campaign: what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about the Feed People First campaign by FareShare and The Grocer
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's' Nectar revamp reflects 'membership economy'
Nectar could soon be more personalised, with members earning points on self-selected items
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom plant-based burgers to lab-grown meatballs: 15 startups disrupting the global meat industry
From plant-based burgers and lab-grown meatballs to insect protein and cutting-edge alternative feeds, the meat industry is facing disruption like never before. Here is our pick of 15 exciting startups worth having on your radar
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Analysis & FeaturesSoft drinks brands shrug off sugar tax as shares improve
Our analysis of share price performance across listed groups in the firing line shows double-digit rises for most key players
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Analysis & FeaturesMeat-free diets: fad or the future of food?
Vegetarians and vegans are spoilt for choice, as ‘bleeding’ burgers, mushroom bolognese and vegan pizzas gain traction
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Analysis & FeaturesHigh demand over Easter pushes up lamb prices
Prices remain higher year on year driven by lower imports from New Zealand