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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose Pepper & Chorizo Tartlets: acid test
The savoury pastries market has struggled of late, under pressure from factors such as rising input costs…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow badly has the Russian crisis hit the global brewers?
Russia is yet to slap an import ban on western beer, but the global brewers are still haemorrhaging sales in the region as political tensions show few signs of easing.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow IGD aims to give teens the appetite for a future in food
An IGD venture under its Feeding Britain’s Future initiative aims to get teens interested in a career in food and drink…
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InterviewsRonnie Bartlett: Albert Bartlett's ruler of the Rooster potato
Ronnie Bartlett aims to get everyone munching more spuds by returning to the frozen aisle…
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Analysis & FeaturesCanadian mining spill prompts fears over sockeye salmon supply
Salmon suppliers have moved to reassure UK buyers about wild salmon after a major mine waste spill in Canada…
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Analysis & FeaturesOnline demons lurking in the dark (store)
UK grocery home shopping is tipped to reach £14bn by 2018 – but a new report poses fears over economies of scale…
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Analysis & FeaturesPetrol price war is no game changer for under-pressure supermarkets
The so-called grocery price war has spread to the petrol pumps, but the supermarkets are unlikely to see much benefit.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan WH Smith defy the short-sellers?
The short sellers are again targeting WH Smith, but analysts believe structural trends are finally moving in the newsagent’s favour.
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Analysis & FeaturesChiquita's bid rejection just the first round of a long takeover fight
Chiquita’s decision to reject a $611m takeover will have been met with a huge sigh of relief from Fyffes boardroom and shareholders alike.
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarkets make up for World Cup with sunny weather promos
Following a disappointing World Cup, retailers have received a welcome boost from the weather over the past month…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat the Russian export ban means for UK food and drink
Less than 1% of British food exports go to Russia, but restrictions could still have serious knock-on effects on UK prices…
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Analysis & FeaturesCo-op Group proposals for corporate governance reform explained
Co-op Group wants members to have a greater say in how it is run…
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Analysis & FeaturesEat 17 creates artisan Spar store in East London
The Eat 17 team took a derelict cinema and turned it into a combination of regular Spar store and foodie burger bar…
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Analysis & FeaturesFood to go doesn't have to mean soggy pastry
There’s plenty of competition, but convenience stores are still managing to turn heads with fancy food-to-go offers…
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Analysis & FeaturesCDM Marvellous Creations Banana Caramel Crisp: acid test
Marvellous Creations has been an incredible success for Mondelez…
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda reaps the benefits of early action on prices
If the supermarkets have indeed been locked in a price war this year, today seems to confirm Asda as the clear winner of round one.
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Analysis & FeaturesIvory Coast chocolate makers monitor Ebola crisis
The main cocoa producing regions of West Africa have so far been unaffected by the Ebola crisis…
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Analysis & FeaturesCraft beer shops: the new-wave offie?
Can the booming interest in craft beer generate enough business to create a new off-licence sector?…
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda Red Pepper & Chickpea Brazilian Grills: acid test
These grills were launched in May as part of the retailer’s summer food and drink range…
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Analysis & FeaturesUK food and drink exports survive strengthening pound
The early signs are that the UK food and drink industry is contuing to grow exports despite the strength of the pound.