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Comment & OpinionDiageo’s Cîroc problem shows why celebrity tie-ups carry risk as well as reward
Diageo’s difficulties with Cîroc show the risks of tie-ups, as when a celebrity’s reputation suffers, so does that of the brand they are associated with
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Comment & OpinionNational Food Strategy requires systemic change
Success depends on how effectively we empower changemakers, align cultural values and nurture collaboration, says Kate Cawley, founder of Veris Strategies and Future Food Movement
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Comment & OpinionWas Aldi playing fair with shock sprout supplier delisting?
Brussels sprouts have been making the news this week. But did Aldi’s surprise delisting of its sprout supplier earlier this year lead to the business’ demise?
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Comment & OpinionHow many more controversies can the salmon sector survive?
Yesterday’s revelations over organic fish farms in Scotland should set further alarm bells ringing
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s own-label growth shows the importance of premium cues
While people are still being careful with their cash, they are more likely to indulge in ‘affordable luxuries’, says Kim Van Elkan, MD at OurCreative
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Comment & OpinionHellmann’s x Fortnite collab takes fmcg gaming to the next level
Fancy a trip to mayonnaise island? Interest in the potential reach of gaming – and return on investment – is only growing, as Hellmann’s latest move shows
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Comment & OpinionKellogg’s TV ad starring Cornelius the giant green cockerel is no joke
Cereal giant Kellogg’s has splashed £12m on a bold marketing campaign, featuring a modern reinvention of its 66-year-old mascot
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Comment & OpinionKevin makes a case for the boozer in ‘Pub Alone’
Grown-up Macaulay Culkin-a-like Kevin finds himself apparently abandoned in his local boozer. Hooray!
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Comment & OpinionThe English Table: a scientific and cultural history of British food
Author Jill Norman interrogates the topic from multiple angles: scientific, cultural and downright tragicomic
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Comment & OpinionShoppers have been re-evaluating red meat, but not necessarily in a good way
The Top Products Survey is always full of surprises. And this one, tracking the performance of thousands of products in a record 127 categories – has more surprises than ever
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Comment & OpinionWhy soft drinks titan Roger White is a ‘significant coup’ for C&C Group
White is a vastly experienced CEO with plenty of gas in the tank. His hire looks like another step in the right direction for C&C Group
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Comment & OpinionWhy the government must prioritise tax relief for retailers’ charitable donations
VAT on charity donations means it can cost more for retailers to donate their unsold goods than to throw them away. Zoë Colosimo, Neighbourly COO, calls on retailers to be part of the change
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Comment & OpinionCMA investigation highlighted the flaw in loyalty schemes
Promotions are good for short-term gain but true trust and loyalty requires a more meaningful strategy, says Patrick Finlay, MD of The Category Management Company
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Comment & OpinionFood & drink faces a decisive political year in 2025
There is very significant concern over this government’s understanding of and care for the food and drink industry, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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Comment & OpinionNational Food Policy: assembling an effective coalition won’t be straightforward
Environment secretary Steve Reed has promised an ‘ambitious’ cross-department policy putting food and food security at its heart
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Comment & OpinionWhat scrapping the coffee cup recycling scheme tells us about Labour
The change of heart on coffee cup recycling highlights the finite nature of human resources when it comes to creating new legislation, says Robbie Staniforth, innovation and policy director, Ecosurety
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets can’t afford another missed emissions target
Supermarkets – businesses that are utterly reliant on nature and a stable climate for the produce they sell – must put action on climate at the top of the agenda, says Sir Dave Lewis, chair of trustees at WWF UK and former CEO of Tesco
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Comment & OpinionGrocers are missing a trick with Christmas toy sales
Grocers can capitalise on the influx of Christmas demand to claim a larger share of the toy market, says Melissa Symonds, executive director, UK toys at Circana
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Comment & OpinionCan Mondelez finally persuade Hershey to sell up?
Many are wondering how chocolate giant’s Mondolez latest bid for US counterpart Hershey is different from other recent approaches
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Comment & OpinionVeg wars: is Aldi’s 15p Christmas vegetable deal bad news for farmers?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The Christmas parties are underway, children are writing last-minute letters to Santa – and, most importantly, you can buy a kilo of carrots for only 15p