Long reads – Page 153
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Analysis & FeaturesThe top 10 new food trends from the Fancy Food Show
The Javits Centre revealed the direction of travel for innovators
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Analysis & Features'Bee populations hit' by neonicotinoid use
A major new study has provided the most compelling evidence yet that neonicotinoids pose a serious threat
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's Q1 results: What the analysts say
Analysts have hailed the 3% rise in grocery sales as a positive development
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Analysis & FeaturesI had my DNA tested to find the perfect diet
Here’s what a swab of saliva can tell you about your diet
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Analysis & FeaturesShould DNA dictate our diet?
Genetics tests are taking off, with companies offering ‘bespoke’ nutritional advice based on a swab of our DNA
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Analysis & FeaturesVegetarianism in vogue: Does meat & fish need a makeover?
Poultry is flying high as red meat feels the heat, driving solid growth in the overall meat, fish & poultry market. But with the number of Brits cutting back on meat soaring, is it time the sector had a makeover for the modern age? Why are so many Brits considering ...
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Analysis & FeaturesThe five main takeaways from the GCA conference
From Christine Tacon’s last-minute reappointment as Groceries Code Adjudicator to a revealing survey of suppliers
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are so few Brits prepared to pick fruit?
The UK fruit & veg sector is at risk because Brexit has made it harder to hire seasonal workers from Europe - and Brits don’t want to do the job. We explain why it’s so hard to hire British workers for seasonal jobs, and what to do about it.
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InterviewsThe Big Interview: CIWF's Philip Lymbery on playing the long game
It’s a long game, but CIWF CEO Philip Lymbery says progress is being made…
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Analysis & FeaturesAs supermarkets turn away, what's Fairtrade's future?
Cadbury, Sainsbury’s, Tesco have sought alternative accreditation after concerns regarding the effectiveness of the scheme
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Analysis & FeaturesCashew prices soar with rising demand
Soaring demand and poor weather in key growing region Vietnam have pushed wholesale cashew prices up
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Analysis & FeaturesThe trouble with crowdfunding
What’s the success rate for crowdfunded startups? And is there adequate protection, or are punters just punks? We take a look at the winners … and losers
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Analysis & FeaturesBig brands count the cost as Sainsbury's declares war
Distinctive NPD preferred, with commodity brands facing the axe
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat the Whole Foods tie-up will mean for Amazon
Amazon’s food armoury had lacked crucial weapons. Not any more
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Analysis & FeaturesRich Ale & Thyme cook-in sauce: acid test
Cooking sauces plummeted last year. Value sales fell 4.8% (£30.3m) to £600m, on volumes down 4.7%
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Isle of Man: haven for a new breed of foodie startup
The Isle of Man plans to grow the value of its food and drink industry by two-thirds to £125m by 2025
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InterviewsDave Curness, Store Manager of the Year
How many supermarkets do you know with an official Wet Squad? Sainsbury’s Redhill has one
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco Q1 results: analyst reactions
During the quarter it reported a 1.3% growth in customer transactions – some ten million more than last year
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Analysis & FeaturesNisa sale: what you need to know
It’s talking to interested parties, so why is it up for sale, who’s in the running, and what of the mutuality question?
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's proves bravest but will its stance win sales?
Consumers are most moved by emotional ads that ‘keep it real’