All articles by Nick Hughes – Page 7
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NewsWhy is the UK so rubbish at recycling? Try the label for size
The industry derided Bill Bryson’s call to bring back a bottle deposit scheme, but does it have better alternatives to boost recycling, asks Nick Hughes
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NewsFocus On Hot Beverages: How much for a cuppa?
Coffee and tea are becoming more sophisticated as suppliers drive premiumisation, but commodity pressures threaten to make brands even more expensive, says Nick Hughes
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NewsFocus On Rice & Noodles: Stormy times for rice and noodles
Commodity price pressures might not lead to a hefty retail hike for rice and noodles but even a slight rise could damage a sector hit by slowing growth. Nick Hughes reports
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NewsThe Final Score: World Cup a bit of a non-event for grocery
England’s World Cup washout was a damp squib for grocery sales. Using data compiled exclusively for The Grocer, Nick Hughes assesses the damage
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How health claims went sour
The health claims approvals process has become a costly and time-consuming nightmare. Nick Hughes reveals which claims are getting through, which have been thrown out – and which are stuck in limbo
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NewsThe pie movement gathers pace
After six years on the festival circuit, gourmet pie maker Pieminister has risen from the mosh-pits of Glastonbury to the shelves of the mults. Nick Hughes discovers what’s next for the company
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NewsVisions of the future: Unilever's Customer Insight & Innovation Centre
Unilever is using cutting-edge virtual reality technology to find out what makes shoppers tick. Nick Hughes tours the company’s Customer Insight and Innovation Centre
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NewsIt’s not just traffic-light labels making the industry see red
The colour-coded system grabbed the headlines last week, but it wasn’t the only aspect of labelling MEPs cast their eyes over, writes Nick Hughes
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NewsOn the ball: retailers and brands warm up for the World Cup
With 28% of consumers saying they will change their shopping habits during the World Cup, the stakes are high for brands and retailers. Nick Hughes reports
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NewsRetail Salary Survey 2010: Banking on a bonus
While the bankers look back mournfully on the happy days of bombastic bonuses, supermarket managers are cleaning up. Performance-related payouts are the next big thing, reports Nick Hughes
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NewsThe courage to go into cola
Richard Branson never quite cracked it, but Miranda Walker wasn’t going to let that put her off. Three years after launch, her Ubuntu Cola is going into Waitrose. Nick Hughes report
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Grocery exports have grown a beefy 4.4%, but can it last?
As the pound strengthens and the initial impact of the lifting of BSE and foot and mouth bans subsides, exports may need a little help. Nick Hughes reports
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NewsAn eruption of media hype, but so far your veg are safe
Despite the headlines about empty shelves, UK grocery has got off quite lightly. Elsewhere, it’s another story. Michael Barker and Nick Hughes report
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NewsWatch out, Ben & Jerry’s
R&R chief executive James Lambert tells Nick Hughes why he’s not afraid to gun for Unilever’s dominance in ice cream
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NewsThe FSA's big fat birthday
As the Food Standards Agency celebrates its 10th birthday, Nick Hughes looks at its evolution to date and considers the impact of the upcoming election on its future direction
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NewsMerron hits back at Lansley’s claims Labour is ‘short-term’
Child obesity has improved under Labour and is set to continue improving, despite what the Conservatives say, Gillian Merron tells Nick Hughes
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World Cup 2010: Who will grab the spoils?
As football fans count the days until the World Cup, the industry is rubbing its hands in glee. Nick Hughes looks at the brands hoping to capitalise
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NewsTories’ health strategist vows a dose of joined-up thinking
Andrew Lansley tells Nick Hughes why he will consign to the past Labour’s “inconsistent and short-term” approach to health if the Tories take power
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Lansley vows he will rein back FSA
The Food Standards Agency would be stripped of all responsibility for diet and nutrition strategy under a Conservative government, the shadow health secretary has revealed.
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Public sector catering cuts plan sparks alarm
The food industry has sounded an alarm over the government's plans to slash £90m off its food budget by using a central procurement scheme.