Long reads – Page 151
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Butter prices continue to rise
Butter prices have continued to rise over the past month thanks to low supplies across the EU and high consumer demand
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European pork price hits four-year record
European pork prices have reached their highest level in four years – and could go higher
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A powerhouse retailer for the new Battersea
Far from only the basics, Raj Bathia’s Battersea General Store stocks exotic specialities from all over the world
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All you need to know about the B&M takeover of Heron Foods
What is the rationale behind the latest convenience shake-up?
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Acid test: Mary Berry's Mango, Lime & Chilli Dressing
Mary Berry’s latest fruit-based dressings landed on shelf in May to attract younger shoppers to the condiments range
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Fipronil egg contamination scandal: what you need to know now
Millions of eggs have been removed from supermarket shelves on the continent over fears they might be contaminated with pesticide
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Hacked off: how cybercrime is heading for food and drink
Hardly does a day go past without hackers making the headlines. How vulnerable are food and drink firms?
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Turf Wars: the battle between Walmart and Amazon
As Amazon and Walmart battle it out for territory in the US, we analyse how they measure up on the key tactical areas
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How Clooney worked his magic on Diageo sales too
Brand growth has largely been achieved by premiumisation focus
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Is it D-day for diesel?
Last week the government unveiled its long-awaited plan to tackle toxic air. What does it mean for the food industry?
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Supermarkets edging back towards multibuy promotions
Britain’s biggest supermarkets appear to be switching back to multibuys
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Cod recovery boosts UK self-sufficiency
A resurgence in North Sea cod stocks should help the UK reduce its reliance on Norwegian imports
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The Morrisons-McColl's deal: the key questions answered
What does the tie-up mean for the wholesale, supermarket and convenience players caught in the fallout?
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5 tips for budding food entrepreneurs from people who have made it
Starting your own food business can be a daunting task. Thea Alexander of startup community Young Foodies rounds up key tips to bear in mind as you get your startup off the ground
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Is anaerobic digestion eating up edible food?
How often does perfectly good food get caught up with true waste material and head for anaerobic digestion?
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Food fraud: catch them - if you can?
With horsemeat back in the dock, the fight against food fraud is once more top of the agenda. But as Brexit looms, is the UK ready to beat the crooks?
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Who will win the battle for the plonk pound?
Wine sales have been sliding at Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons, while the discounters gain ground
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As bread prices rise again, how can sales be beefed up?
Less than half the population now eats bread daily. In this special report we look at ways to reinvent bread, see where baked goods’ biggest opportunities are and ask brands what they are doing to get a rise out of a loaf
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Loo roll hikes led by Andrex despite recent shrinkflation
Latest data reveals Brits are spending more pennies on the household essential than 12 months ago
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How industry collaboration put cod back on the menu
Fish and chip lovers rejoiced last week as North Sea cod was given a clean bill of health by the MSC