All articles by Nick Hughes – Page 8
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Quality Test: Steak & kidney pie
As a pie connoisseur, I'm looking for flaky pastry, generous filling and viscous gravy. Sadly, each of these pies failed on at least one count.
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NewsIf retailers choice edit, will it really improve sustainability?
No-one denies sustainability needs to be addressed. But when it comes to how best to tackle the challenge, opinion is divided. Nick Hughes reports
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Warburtons seeks a slice of credibility in bagged snacks
Warburtons may be the second-biggest brand in the country but can it succeed in the “notoriously difficult” adult snacks market, asks Nick Hughes
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Talent turns its back on food
Even lousy publicity for the finance sector hasn’t encouraged Britain’s best graduates to consider working in food and drink. The industry risks being starved of talent unless it sexes itself up for ‘Generation Y’, warns Nick Hughes
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Catering to every requirement
It's not big, but it's pretty clever. Catering Academy is in double-digit growth despite the recessio, thanks to its flexible and "personally tailored" approach. Nick Hughes reports
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Tories show difference with nudge to a Healthier Nation
The new public health manifesto from the Conservatives aims to shift responsibility from national schemes to local communities. Nick Hughes reports
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NewsSalary Survey 2010: When will the first domino fall?
The economic meltdown spooked people into staying put. But now they're getting restless. Could an explosion in the job market be just around the corner? Nick Hughes reports
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Why is nanotech treated as the industry’s little secret?
A new report has accused food manufacturers of a lack of openness over nanotechnology. Nick Hughes asks why secrecy is such a big deal for nanotech R&D
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Man bites dog (food)
Wagg Foods makes a fifth of the UK's dogfood and sales are up 26%. No wonder its sales and marketing director is partial to a nibble, says Nick Hughes
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NewsHas Defra planted the seeds for a secure UK food supply?
While much in Defra’s latest report on Britain’s future food security is familiar, there are signs of a shift in government thinking, says Nick Hughes
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Is the FSA demanding too much of cheese suppliers?
Suppliers accept that there's a need to cut satfats, but actively promoting low-fat cheese puts them at odds with consumers, says Nick Hughes
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Activism on ice?
They're retired, but certainly not retiring. The Ben & Jerry's founders talk to Nick Hughes about life under Unilever
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Focus On Pies & Meat Snacks: Shoppers go pie-eyed
Pies are enjoying a second year of growth, driven by recession-induced nostalgia, clear ingredients labelling and heavy promotional activity. But is it sustainable in the long term? Nick Hughes and Alex Beckett report
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The man with the lentil touch
Since Clive Moxham transformed Merchant Gourmet from an aloof specialist into an affordable everyday ingredients supplier, sales have been soaring. Nick Hughes reports
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Will the FSA halt its advice to ministers on traffic lights?
A new report suggests traffic-light labels have not affected how consumers choose their food - in contrast to the FSA's own study. Nick Hughes reports
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eBay4grocery
A new online trading platform for retailers and fmcg suppliers appears to herald the coming of age of grocery e-commerce. But is there a market for it, asks Nick Hughes
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NewsHeineken boosts share of UK beer market
Heineken said it increased its share of the UK beer and cider market to 29% in the third quarter.
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NewsMagners adds Sheffield festival to comedy roster
Magners has announced it will sponsor the Sheffield Comedy Festival in the latest addition to its comedy sponsorship portfolio.
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NewsTetra Pak eco nod gives drinks brands green boost
A host of household name soft drinks brands will now be able to display the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label on their products after packaging supplier Tetra Pak met FSC certification standards.
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NewsSalt campaign fails to recognise reformulation say suppliers
The FSA has infuriated bread and cereal manufacturers with the aggressive tone of its latest salt-reduction campaign. Has it gone too far, asks Nick Hughes