Long reads – Page 337
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer's 150 defining moments: the 1960's
A lot of water has passed under the bridge in the last 150 years. The Grocer editorial team picks the most seismic moments…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer's 150 defining moments: the 1970's
A lot of water has passed under the bridge in the last 150 years. The Grocer editorial team picks the most seismic moments…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer's 150 defining moments: the 1980's
A lot of water has passed under the bridge in the last 150 years. The Grocer editorial team picks the most seismic moments…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer's 150 defining moments: the 1990's
A lot of water has passed under the bridge in the last 150 years. The Grocer editorial team picks the most seismic moments…
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Analysis & FeaturesFood shop is 13 times cheaper than in 1862
Would you pay £234 for a bottle of gin or £149 for a pineapple? Elinor Zuke on how food prices have changed in 150 years.
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Analysis & FeaturesAfter the rise, could we see commodity prices now fall?
Commodity prices look to be heading in only one direction - upwards. But could they fall over the coming decade?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe ads that rocked
From the Pears poster to the drumming gorilla and the Yeo Valley boy band, here’s to 150 years of glorious advertising.
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Analysis & FeaturesFood, fame and Fanny Craddock
Via screens, computers and bookshelves, celebrity chefs have major wealth and influence - in retail and politics, as well as in our kitchens.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer's 150 defining moments: 2000-present
A lot of water has passed under the bridge in the last 150 years. The Grocer editorial team picks the most seismic moments…
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Analysis & FeaturesMary, Mary, quite contrary, how can high streets grow?
Mary Queen of Shops is riding to the rescue of the high street but do her plans stack up beyond the celebrity hype? And who will pay for them?
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Analysis & FeaturesHas The X Factor lost its shine as a big time advertising slot?
The X Factor had a rocky ride this year - viewers switched off in their millions and it was linked to the riots. Will it put off advertisers?
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Analysis & FeaturesWholegrain Popped Corn Bar
The bar will provide “an easier way to enjoy the nutritional merits of popped corn”
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Analysis & FeaturesWholesale change for Asda?
Asda is lavishing growing attention on its recently revamped foodservice supply website. Is it gearing up for an assault on the hospitality wholesale market?
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Brand matching continues to drive surge in promotions
Year-on-year, the number of deals offered by the supermarkets is up by nearly 20%, with Heinz and Kellogg’s more than doubling their deals.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan food trade catch up on cutting waste?
The latest figures from Wrap suggest households are doing far better than the supply chain at cutting waste.
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Analysis & FeaturesLion hooks Cumbrian, but is it a sustainable catch?
Young’s Seafood must tackle questions over cost efficiencies if it is to make the most of the Cumbrian Seafood acquisition.
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Analysis & FeaturesFiring up the sauce market
Despite shunning the multiples, blokey sauce brand Man Meat Fire has steadily built a loyal following thanks to its premium positioning and focus on ‘real men’.
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Brands target gamers
The video game market is worth billions - but it’s still largely untapped by food & drink brands. With a growing number of pioneers putting gamers in their sights, however, that’s steadily changing.
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Seasonal cuts kick of - but they’re not as good as 2010
The Christmas trading season has brought the usual price cuts in the supermarkets, but the discounts are not as big as last year.