Long reads – Page 172
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Analysis & FeaturesRising import and labour costs drive up price of fruit
Pineapple was one of the big risers in this week’s Grocer 33, and exclusive research by The Grocer shows it’s not alone
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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 ...