All Trends articles – Page 82
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes TTIP threaten the protection of UK speciality foods?
We can’t protect every sausage.” That was the ominous warning from German agriculture minister Christian Schmidt…
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Comment & OpinionOil price slump savings: will they be passed on to shoppers?
As price crashes go, the recent oil price collapse takes some beating. Down by more than 50% in price…
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News
Complaints system Feedback Scheme wants stores to sign up
A new hi-tech customer feedback tool has been launched to take the hassle out of complaining…
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocer 200 reveals 2014's City slickers... and stinkers
A year of seismic change for grocery had a catastrophic effect on a host of share prices across the sector…
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Analysis & FeaturesMults prove resilient in wake of festive apocalypse fears
Aldi and Lidl look set to be the big winners over the festive period but Tesco CEO Dave Lewis’ “saving of Christmas”…
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NewsSupermarket Christmas sales still lagging behind 2013
Christmas is coming to Britain’s supermarkets – but is still taking its time getting here…
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NewsWelsh packaging has 'commercial value', finds research
Using Welsh language on packaging can give suppliers a competitive advantage in Wales…
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NewsLate Christmas in supermarkets as key category sales falter
Christmas has got off to a slow start in Britain’s supermarkets – with sales of many key goods down on this time last year…
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Category ReportFocus on Food To Go: do sarnies stack up?
Is there no one left in Britain who can make a sandwich? So screamed the Daily Mail’s front page splash on 10 November…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco turns up promotional heat as rivals bide their time
Tesco is continuing to try and promote its way out of trouble while some of its rivals are keeping their festive…
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NewsSupermarket price cuts only saving householders £2 a month
Supermarkets may have been throwing millions at price cuts to take on the discounters and reverse sliding market share…
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Comment & OpinionBuying British: why don't we use country of origin labelling?
In early 2013, when horse DNA was first discovered in Irish beef, shoppers were shocked and the food industry collectively…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe National Lottery at 20
On 19 November 1994, Noel Edmonds welcomed the nation to the first-ever National Lottery draw…
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Category ReportFocus on Pie: how the pie is slaying its demons...
Pies have been tarred with the wrong pastry brush since the 2013 horsemeat scandal, says the sector. Can decline be arrest…
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NewsShoppers lose faith in Tesco due to £263m accounting black hole
More than 60% of shoppers have lost trust in Tesco as a direct result of the scandal…
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NewsAlmondy survey shows high demand for free-from foods
New research has claimed 77% of women want more gluten-free products in stores…
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NewsJust 1% of Brits diets meet DH sugar and fibre targets
The Department of Health has admitted plans for a crackdown on sugar consumption and a massive increase in the nation’s fi…
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Comment & OpinionTime for a reality check on grocery shopping trends
Interviewed last week, former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King spoke about his legacy…
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Analysis & FeaturesPocket-money toys prove a good game for the grocers
Strong sales of pocket-money priced toys have helped the grocers out-perform the overall £3bn toy market…
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Category ReportFocus on Fish: frozen out...
Sales of frozen fish have continued on their downward trajectory during the past year, while the ambient and fresh categor…