Long reads – Page 157
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InterviewsIs the Price Right for the former Waitrose MD?
It’s not his business any more, of course. But Price will always love Waitrose
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Analysis & FeaturesFood & drink faces a tough road ahead as Brexit warnings mount
No one said Brexit would be easy – although plenty have suggested everything is going to be just fine
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Analysis & FeaturesHow food waste is fuelling a new wave of NPD
From wonky fruit juice to beer brewed with surplus bread and gin infused by rescued grapes, food waste is inspiring a raft of new NPD
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Analysis & FeaturesThe sugar tax explained - video
Next April, soft drinks will be hit with a new sugar tax. So what does this mean? Who will be hit the hardest? Find out here
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Analysis & Features10 Things You Need To Know About... Soft Drinks
In our latest instalment of our ‘10 things…’ series, we bring you the lowdown on the soft drinks market, from the incoming sugar tax, recipe reformulations and global trends. Dive in here!
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How does the soft drinks market stack up?
We crunch the numbers to reveal how the subcategories of soft drinks stack up compared against the behemoth that is carbonates. Find out here
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Is reformulation the answer to the sugar tax?
With less than a year until the sugar levy is imposed, manufacturers are tinkering with recipes to avoid the tax. But how will consumers respond?
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Revealed: sugary pop more popular in pubs than grocery
Brits are more likely to splurge on sugary soft drinks when eating out, our exclusive data shows, as we analyse who’s winning the cola war
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Botanicals dominate our global NPD picks
We’ve scoured the globe, with the help of Mintel, to find the latest NPD in soft drinks. From botanical mixers to fermented vegetable juice, see our top picks here
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Creative challenge: can sweet proteins save soft drinks?
Could sweet proteins, these little known all-natural sweeteners, help alleviate soft drinks’ sugar woes? We team up with creative agency Tribal Worldwide to find out
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Coco loco: Brits splash extra £8.7m on coconut water
The coconut water craze shows no sign of slowing down as sales rise 16%. So, which brands are benefiting the most from this?
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Mix it up! Is there potential for dark mixers?
With craft gin flying, tonic is dominating mixer NPD. With rum due for a resurgence, what opportunity lies ahead for dark mixers?
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Analysis & FeaturesAu naturel: our pick of the top 'natural' soft drinks
Natural sugars are exempt under the sugar levy, leading manufacturers to turn to honey and fruit to sweeten their drinks. Here are some of our favourites already on the market
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A nice brew: our pick of tea-flavoured soft drinks
Tea is infiltrating the soft drinks category as a popular ingredient in on-trend, more natural NPD. Here’s a roundup featuring some of our favourites
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Analysis & FeaturesBeef production hike set to steady prices
Manufacturing beef is set to become cheaper as South American herds bounce back from drought and US production boom
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons results: what the analysts say
Morrisons’ like-for-like sales rose 3.4% in the 13 weeks to 30 April – its highest growth rate yet under CEO David Potts
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Waitrose suppermarket experience
The Grocer headed out to the Waitrose Café at its new Haywards Heath store to rate the ambience and cuisine
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's results: what the analysts say
Sainsbury’s has reported a 1% drop in profit before tax for the year to 11 March. Here’s how leading City and retail analysts reacted to the news
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Analysis & FeaturesHow would an M&S online service work?
It can’t deliver a full online shop so may have to target the occasion-driven consumer
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Analysis & FeaturesFive machines to whip up extra sales for c-stores
Kit at NCS may provide competitive edge for hard-pressed retailers