Long reads – Page 146
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Roger Burnley put Asda on the front foot again?
Not only has Sean Clarke been steadying the ship; Burnley was indeed making himself more than useful
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Analysis & FeaturesApple shortage continues to hit juice and concentrate prices
Apple juice prices remain on the rise as shortages in Poland continue
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Analysis & FeaturesAmple supplies push UK pork prices down
Pigs in blankets shouldn’t cost the earth this Christmas, thanks to a drop in the price of pork over the past two months
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons third quarter sales: what the analysts say
Group like-for-like sales including fuel increased 3.4% in the period, with total sales for the quarter, excluding fuel, up 2.3%
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Analysis & FeaturesVegan nation: the rise of veganism
We all know vegan food is healthy – but now it’s indulgent and fashionable too, and mainstream retail is getting involved
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose Food & Drink Report: seven trends of 2017
This time last year, Hawaiian poke was just poking its head into public consciousness
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Analysis & Features9 grocery products we wish existed
In recent months we’ve been asking branding agencies to come up with hypothetical solutions to real problems
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Analysis & FeaturesFive retail concepts we wish were reality
Retailers need to move with the times. So we regularly challenge design agencies to come up with solutions to the problems retailers face
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Analysis & FeaturesWho will win the battle for Costcutter and Nisa?
Can Bestway really pull off what would be one of the biggest coups in the history of wholesaling?
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Analysis & FeaturesCan cult US ice cream brand Halo Top melt UK hearts?
Halo Top is one of the biggest disruptor stories in grocery right now – and it’s heading for the UK
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Fast 50’s ingredients to fuel growth
The more agile and innovative your business, the faster it grows. That’s the lesson of The Grocer’s 2017 Fast 50
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Analysis & FeaturesMaking a career in wholesale more attractive to women
The Women in Wholesale conference heard last week how leading players in the industry are tackling the gender divide
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Analysis & FeaturesHeavy summer rains hit pumpkin quality
UK growers have warned that a wetter than usual summer has had a significant impact on pumpkin quality for the 2017 harvest
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Analysis & FeaturesUK beef prices pushed up by weak pound and fewer slaughterings
UK beef prices have risen due to a drop in cattle slaughterings and a weaker pound…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Apprenticeship Levy: not passing the test so far?
In April, the government kicked off the Apprenticeship Levy with the lofty aim of creating a new generation of apprentices
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom farm to food waste: the pre-farmgate fight
Retailers take most of the heat on food waste, but down on the farm the levels of loss are much higher
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Analysis & FeaturesFarm Africa's project making Kenyan farmers smile
Farm Africa’s Growing Futures project is helping young farmers to carve a career out of the land
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy supply shortages see average price rise reach 5%
Brits are facing surging prices across supermarket dairy aisles as supply shortages bite
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Analysis & FeaturesTime to shape up? How food & drink to go can get healthier
All hail the mighty salad! Once a humble side dish, salad is increasingly taking centre stage in meals eaten on the go, where it’s the fastest-growing meal type. Read on to find out who’s eating what and where, how the coffee shops are cashing in and whether Japanese-style bento boxes ...
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Analysis & FeaturesHow food to go will tackle EU worker exodus
In lieu of clarity from the government, businesses are formulating a backup plan