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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C 150: Survival of the fastest
If the UK’s food and drink producers did not realise they had been experiencing a momentary calm before the storm, they are now in little doubt a category five hurricane is upon them.
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Analysis & FeaturesOlive crop concerns set to hike oil prices
Retail prices for olive oil are tipped to rise as costs soar in the wake of concerns over upcoming crops…
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons cuts deepest as food price deflation slows
Supermarket prices have fallen on an annual basis for the fourth month in succession…
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's planning applications outside South are sharply up
Applications outside its Southern heartland are sharply up…
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado bullish as it chases first full-year profit
Ocado is on track to turn a profit this year, chief financial officer Duncan Tatton-Brown reaffirmed today, as the online retailer reported Q3 sales up 15.5% to £218.5m.
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Analysis & FeaturesScottish referendum: suppliers face dilemma in speaking out
Threats, intimidation, dodgy price claims, fence-sitting. The industry has seen it all during the independence campaign…
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InterviewsTristram Wilkinson: trends, tissues and tactics for growth
Kimberly-Clark’s vice president/MD is focused on growth and innovation – and he’s had to make some tough decisions…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco Katsu Curry Meal Kit: acid test
Restaurant chains such as Wagamama and Wasabi have helped raise consumer awareness of katsu curry…
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Analysis & FeaturesThorntons bets the shop on life as a supplier
Is life easier as a fmcg retailer or supplier? Thorntons has bet the shop on the answer being the latter.
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Analysis & FeaturesGold from Flora: acid test
Some spread suppliers are blending butter with their products in a bid to woo consumers…
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Analysis & FeaturesUK food and drink M&A numbers drop as supply lags demand
Now we’re back from the summer malaise, the food and drink M&A market is spluttering into life once more.
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InterviewsScottish independence debate: Danny Alexander attacks ‘intimidation’
The Grocer spoke to chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander, on the potential implications of Scottish independence for the food and drink industry.
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Analysis & FeaturesABF's grocery business stabilises in Primark's shadow
Associated British Food’s grocery sales will fall this year, but underlying performance provides more reason for cheer/
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Analysis & FeaturesThe red flags of food fraud: a guide
The red flags of food are part of an ongoing project by Professor Lisa Jack of University of Portsmouth to categorise warning signs in the supply chain.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow realistic are suppliers' bullish growth expectations?
The supermarket price war should logically result in retailers turning the screw on food and drink producers, but suppliers are rather more upbeat about their own growth prospects.
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Analysis & FeaturesDear Dave: letters to the new Tesco boss
The Grocer fields your emails to new Tesco boss Dave Lewis, from Tesco team leaders to leading brand consultants and industry analysts.
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Analysis & FeaturesCarnivore Club: the meat lovers backing British charcuterie
A meaty members club is hoping to persuade UK consumers to sign up for charcuterie produced – and boxed – in Britain…
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Analysis & FeaturesLoyalty on the cheap: new schemes are faster and more effective
With Waitrose’s free coffee and c-stores’ smartphone coupons, is points-based loyalty looking like a waste of money?…
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Analysis & FeaturesHealthier is cheaper as low-sugar juices offer savings
Consumers choosing low-sugar drinks in the juice aisles could be cutting spending as well as sugar consumption…
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Analysis & FeaturesFood crime unit: will it deliver what Elliott calls for?
The UK is going to get a food crime unit. But will it deliver the protection Chris Elliott’s Horsegate report calls for?…