All analysis & features articles – Page 30
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Analysis & FeaturesHow independent grocery store Basil & Tom’s is helping rejuvenate local trade in Acton
In the four years since it opened, the shop has become an important part of the west London community
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Analysis & Features‘It’s too late for me’ says Deane Proctor, the supplier suing Lidl
Proctor & Associates is seeking recompense after it claims it was delisted without notice, and its own suppliers used by the discounter instead
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Analysis & Features10,000 January price hikes at grocers for second year running
Tesco is the retailer with the fewest price increases so far this year
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Analysis & FeaturesHorsegate 10 years on… is our food any safer?
In 2013, the horsemeat scandal rocked the nation, forcing widespread change inside the food industry. But has it been enough to stop another incident?
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Analysis & Features18 more plant-based products and hitting shelves this Veganuary
As Veganuary continues to gain popularity, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing a surge in vegan product launches. Take a look at some of the newest vegan product launches for Veganuary whether you’re a seasoned meat avoider or just dipping a toe into the plant-based world
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Unilever provided safe haven amid 2022’s stock market storm
Unilever seems a ‘safe haven’, but the turmoil of 2022 was tough for many of the listed players. So who fared best… and worst?
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Analysis & FeaturesWill late changes rescue or ruin Scottish bottle recycling plans?
What shape will the deposit return system bottle recycling scheme be in by August?
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Analysis & FeaturesNine things food, drink and supermarkets can expect in 2023
What’s happening in grocery and fmcg in 2023?
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Analysis & FeaturesStory of 2022: Cost of living crisis strikes fear into all
The impact of inflation this year has gone far beyond just rising prices
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Analysis & FeaturesHero of 2022: Jack Monroe takes the fight to retail
Jack Monroe ignited a storm after arguing that supermarkets were effectively punishing poorer households
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Analysis & FeaturesU-turn of 2022: Iceland rows back on plastic and palm oil
In 2018, Iceland committed to ditching palm oil before the year was out getting rid plastic packaging from own label by the end of 2023
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Analysis & FeaturesDisgrace of 2022: Food waste builds while Brits go hungry
A staggering 3.3 million tonnes of food are going to waste before it even leaves the farmgate
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Analysis & FeaturesFall from Grace Award: BrewDog thought 2021 was bad. Then came 2022
BrewDog got off to a bad start in January
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Analysis & FeaturesScandal of 2022: Supermarket price tactics fuel egg shortage
As late as November, supermarkets and the BRC were still parroting the line that egg shortages were caused by the bird flu crisis
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Analysis & FeaturesBargain of 2022: Getir ‘rolls back prices to the 90s’ to fight inflation
It’s a case of those with the deepest pockets lasting longest: Getir acquired arch rival Gorillas
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Analysis & FeaturesRetreat of 2022: Unilever flies in the face of mass Russian retreat
Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine triggered a mass exit from Russia for hundreds of fmcg suppliers… But not Unilever
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer’s 22 most-liked Instagram new products of 2022
Check out the top NPD for 2022. How many have you spotted in your local supermarket?
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Analysis & FeaturesVeganuary 2023 preview: from This bacon to spicy nuggets
Veganuary has become the key time for brands to bring out their plant-based NPD, we dive into some of the new launches for January 2023
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to improve self-checkouts… according to store staff
Supervisors offer incredibly useful feedback on how to make them work better for customers, staff and the bottom line
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top Launches in each food and drink category 2022
Each of the categories covered in our Top Products report features a Top Launch – the product most significant to its respective category in 2022