Long reads – Page 45
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Analysis & FeaturesLorry stowaways: what are the implications for food supply?
There is a threat to public health through food contamination, not to mention the risks for drivers - but technology could provide solutions
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Analysis & FeaturesPlanet Organic to open its first distribution centre as part of supply chain revamp
The retailer is looking at ways to further revamp its ‘inefficient’ supply chain operations Planet Organic is opening its first distribution centre in partnership with Howard Tenens Logistics. The specialist retailer’s new centralised model is going live at its Sunbury-on-Thames distribution centre, which will serve all its ...
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Analysis & FeaturesHow food & drink brands are celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022
As patriotic Brits gear up for next month’s Jubilee festivities, brands are helping them to celebrate with new products, recipes, rebrands and more
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the food and drink sector will play a part in ‘levelling up’ the UK
Spread across the UK and employing millions, the food sector could play a pivotal role in ‘levelling up’ the nation. But to do so, it will need the government’s help
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Analysis & FeaturesThe levelling up ‘missions’ involving food
The levelling up agenda is based on 12 core ‘missions’ to be achieved by 2030. Five are particularly relevant to food, though as the Food Foundation points out, they will “be impossible without ambitious action to improve the food system”
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Analysis & FeaturesHow is the cost of living crisis affecting grocery shopping habits?
What impact are higher prices having on shopping habits? We analysed exclusive data from a Shopmium survey of over 2,000 UK consumers to find out
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Analysis & FeaturesInside a CBD tale that’s not so novel
The FSA has yet to approve the CBD products on its notorious ‘list’ but there are CBD products exempt from novel foods authorisation
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Jiffy’s new ‘software-only’ rapid delivery business model work?
Dark store delivery is not turning a profit. Can this be the answer?
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Wrap’s supply chain protocols really change the game?
Wrap says its protocols on Scope 3 emissions will enable the industry to ‘target, measure and act’ on climate change. Are they a ‘game-changer’?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow jam supplier Single Variety Co became a Farm Shop & Deli award winner
The jams and preserves brand is the brainchild of former supermarket buyer Nicola Simons
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Analysis & Features10 British agritech startups blazing an agricultural revolution
The homegrown agritech sector is becoming a major success story, boosted by government investment. Here are 10 of the best leading the way
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Analysis & FeaturesFive NFT projects started by food and drink brands
To accompany the launch of its sparkling rosé, alcohol-free wine brand Noughty commissioned artist Phil Miller to create an art NFT
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Analysis & FeaturesTime for a virtual beer? How food & drink is taking on the metaverse
The metaverse. NFTs. Web3. The new digital age is here, though for many it remains a mystery. So why are the likes of McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Pringles getting involved?
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Analysis & FeaturesWill the HFSS laws – and obesity strategy – survive the new delay?
Industry got its wish this week as parts of the HFSS legislation were pushed back for a year. So where does it leave the obesity strategy?
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Analysis & FeaturesDeliveroo-GMB agreement: who is it helping the most?
Is the partnership a positive deal for Deliveroo riders, or clever ‘union busting’?
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Analysis & FeaturesHealthier snacking brand profiles: from snack bars to sorghum treats
A host of brands are looking to break into the big time with snacks that make life healthier and easier for shoppers
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat will Morrisons need to do to make the most of McColl’s?
Morrisons has spent a fortune propping up and now buying McColl’s. How will it manage the rambling portfolio of c-stores and CTNs?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow historic butchers Powters has modernised its Newmarket store
The family-run business has unveiled new-look shop including dedicated dry-aged beef cabinet
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Analysis & FeaturesAs online slows, is the race for e-commerce space over?
Amazon’s slowdown has spooked the City. What happens now?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Great British Street Food Revival
The British street food scene was flying before Covid hit, drawing huge investment for new sites across the country. Can it recover those heady heights?