Long reads – Page 196
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Analysis & FeaturesWill the Amazon Dash wand take off in the UK?
Uptake in the US suggests limited appeal, so what’s the use case?
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Analysis & FeaturesShoppers switch to free-range as prices fall across egg aisle
As supermarkets vow to phase out caged hen eggs, latest data shows shoppers are already switching to higher welfare eggs
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InterviewsTim Mason Big Interview: Ups, downs, and a digital future
After a 30-year run at Tesco, Tim Mason bowed out when Fresh & Easy flopped. What went wrong? And what is he up to now?
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Analysis & FeaturesBig baby brands go as Booths promotes alternative vision
A purist measure by a single buyer? Or does baby move mark a new direction for the northern supermarket?
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Analysis & Features10 Things You Need To Know About... Wine
In our latest ’10 things’ digital feature we raise a glass to the blossoming English wine industry, quiz consumers on which regions produce the best wine and tackle Brexit via a creative challenge. Grab a glass and dive in here.
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Analysis & FeaturesRevealed: French wine is the best, say Brits – but English wine also impresses
Brits think France produces the highest-quality wine, according to an exclusive poll for The Grocer, but many also rate the fast-growing English wine sector
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Analysis & FeaturesMeet the buyers: Sparkling wine's growth is 'phenomenal'
We quiz buyers from Aldi, Lidl, The Co-op, Costcutter and Blakemore on wine’s performance and prospects
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Analysis & FeaturesOn-the-go and sparkling dominate global innovations
With the help of Mintel, we take a look at the new flavours and formats influencing the world’s wine innovations
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Analysis & FeaturesCreative challenge: Whine over wine with Brexit Cuvée
Brexit: whether you’re raising a glass in celebration or drowning your sorrows, there’s a wine for that thanks to Hornall Anderson
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Analysis & FeaturesInfographic: Where does the UK's wine come from?
Where do Britain’s favourite wines come from? Which regions are in growth? How are the new world wines performing? Find out here…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to market wine... without mentioning wine
How do you go about marketing wine when there’s a strict alcohol policy law in place? The people who managed it reveal their secret
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Analysis & FeaturesAs English bubbly booms, we visit Kent's newest vineyard
Despite booming sales, English winemakers are still only a fifth as productive as the French. Why? We sent category reports editor Rob Brown to Kent to find out
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Analysis & FeaturesFruit fusion: sweeter (and less boozy) wines blossom
Echo Falls Fruit Fusions have boomed as others eye the fruity wine market to sweeten their sales
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Asda's high stakes new meat merchandising cut it?
Will cross-species shelf grouping and a black chic theme help the retailer pull back market share, or just confuse shoppers
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Brexit be a new start for food policy?
Food Foundation is already making waves with calls for tougher action on HFSS regulation, food poverty and sustainability
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the wonky veg revolution happening at last?
Shoppers have embraced imperfect produce. Will it last, and how much more waste could be stopped?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat's behind the return of the independent butcher?
In 2016, after years of decline, the number of independent butchers went up for the first time on record
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas ranges 2016 part one: who's got the best strategy?
Last year it was all about lobster. This time the focus looks to be free-from, plus premium, sharing platters and value
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Analysis & Features'Convenience is a good place to be' says sized up McColl's
The £117m deal for 298 Co-op stores will fuel McColl’s continued transition from CTN to convenience retailer
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Analysis & FeaturesJamie Oliver Incredible Curried Chickpeas: acid test
It makes sense that Jamie Oliver should put his name to a product that taps a number of trends