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Analysis & FeaturesNice idea: how sustainable rice farming can catch on
New techniques can lower ‘plane crazy’ CO2 emissions from rice
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Analysis & FeaturesWill the FSA really pass food safety responsibility on to supermarkets?
Underfunded local authorities are struggling to maintain food inspections. But plans to give responsibility to businesses face huge pushback
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Analysis & FeaturesHow new shelving solutions can prevent sweep theft
Retailers are investing record amounts in security measures to protect their business and staff from rising levels of theft
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Analysis & FeaturesThe battle for the best Christmas ad 2024: which ones impress our expert panel?
From a star-laden ‘crime scene’ to Kevin Carrot making boob jokes, this year’s ads are a varied bunch
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Analysis & FeaturesHow sustainability efforts in food are going up in flames
The clock is ticking on myriad climate targets, but progress appears to be stalling. As a swathe of senior sustainability leaders leave the industry, what can be done to reverse the damage?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe best (and worst) bits of 2024: The Grocer’s unofficial review of the year
The Grocer takes a look back over what hit the headlines this year – the highs, the lows and, let’s be frank, the downright ridiculous, in our 100% unofficial review of 2024
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Plastics Pact II do any better without legislation?
A broader ‘mark II’ is here – but some argue regulation is required
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to unlock the next generation of food workers
Younger generations don’t view food and drink as a desirable industry to work in. With an ageing workforce, and post-Brexit red tape pushing away foreign staff, how can it become attractive once more?
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Analysis & FeaturesBack to earth with a bump, why did Little Moons factory fail?
In an ‘unusual situation’, the mochi maker has u-turned on plans to switch all its production to a new factory in Kettering, leaving staff angry
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Analysis & FeaturesAs Wales backs out, is there any hope left for a UK DRS?
Hopes DRS would be simpler under Labour have been shattered, as Wales’ withdrawal leaves drinks industry players ‘speechless’
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Bell’s went from fruit & veg shop to award-winning fishmonger
Bell’s combines the freshest produce with bespoke service as it seeks to drive up UK fish consumption
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Analysis & Features‘We’ll have nothing left’: Emotional reactions from Westminster farmers’ protest
The Grocer spoke to protesters to understand what has so ignited the passions of food producers
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy the Post Office isn't working for today's postmasters
As the public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal comes to a close, can the Post Office turn itself around and, most importantly, earn back the trust of its postmasters?
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Analysis & FeaturesFive tips from the Farm Shop & Deli Dragons’ Pantry Accelerator
The Farm Shop & Deli Dragons’ Pantry Accelerator offered insight on topics including getting a wholesale listing and making the most of customer data
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat a Donald Trump presidency will mean for food & drink
President-elect Donald Trump is known as the Tariff Man – but what will his policies mean for international trade and UK business?
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Analysis & FeaturesSpot yourself at The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024
The event played host to a record number of attendees, with a room full of more than 560 guests to see the 44 awards handed out to deserving winners
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarket accelerators & incubators are changing retail
Supermarket innovation schemes are popping up all over the shop. The aim is simple: to foster growth among their supplier base. But there are big differences in approach
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy is the budget such bad news for the UK’s farmers?
Rule changes by the chancellor on IHT eligibility have been hugely controversial
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 150 UK Food & Drink Supplier Rankings & Report 2024
Almost half the UK’s 150 biggest food and drink manufacturers increased sales by 10% or more in 2023 – but margins are still being squeezed. What next for the ‘recovery phase’?
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Analysis & FeaturesSingle-use vapes ban: what next for the top two brands?
Both ElfBar and Lost Mary built their success on disposable lines