All analysis & features articles – Page 319
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Analysis & FeaturesLong-life sandwich (14-day shelf life)
The 14-day shelf life of the sandwiches would minimise waste and complement retailers’ existing food-to-go ranges
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Living la vida local
Not one to be fazed by competition from the mults, Andrew Thornton has revamped his Crouch End Budgens store to wrest back sales from Waitrose. Elinor Zuke finds out more
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The Co-op eyes a network fit for the future
Last week’s numbers don’t look clever. But a mammoth overhaul of its outdated logistics network is essential to The Co-op’s rejuvenation. Beth Phillips reports
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Analysis & FeaturesAs high streets are hit, what’s to come? And what can be done?
The latest figures reveal a sharp acceleration in the number of retailers going to the wall. Can anything be done? By Ian Quinn & Christopher Goodfellow
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Analysis & FeaturesMichael Clarke and Premier: is it Mission Impossible?
Michael Clarke, until recently the head of Kraft’s European operations, has chosen to accept one of the toughest assignments in FMCG.
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Analysis & FeaturesHovis granary bloomer homebake
Looking to bring brand presence to the own-label dominated ambient part-bake sector
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Analysis & FeaturesThe antisocial network: how Facebook ‘fans’ can turn foe
Big name brands have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. It lets them ‘engage’ consumers – but acts as a hub for criticism. Guy Montague-Jones reports
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At 4%, food price inflation is stable... but it’s all relative
Prices at the big four are up 4% on average – 3% when deals are taken into account – but only Asda has kept a lid on inflation. Ronan Hegarty reports
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Meat online
The London Fine Meat Company used to supply just caterers. Now it is supplying consumers too via a new online delivery service – and eyeing the high street. Simon Creasey reports
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Analysis & FeaturesHeinz Squeeze & Stir minestrone soups
Heinz’s first move into the cup soups market offers one of a consumer’s 5-a-day in a convenient purée format
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Food Festivals: The new rock and roll
Food and drink is headlining at a new kind of festival where the music plays second fiddle to grocery brands and celebrity chefs. But how much of an appetite is there for such events, asks Samantha Lyster
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Food Festivals: Foodies get streetwise
The British Street Food Awards have progressed from car park jamboree to fashionable food event in just one year. And the trend for street food is here to stay, claims Richard Johnson
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Commodities: As prices rocket, will British crop help dry onion tears?
Drought in New Zealand has sent onion prices soaring. But suppliers hope they will fall again when the British crop is harvested. Julia Glotz reports
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Analysis & FeaturesThe pots and pans approach (plus a world-class platform)
As well as a new virtual farm shop on Ocado’s website, Daylesford CEO Jamie Mitchell is set to open up to 10 small-format shops.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill app-augmented reality prove more than just a Blip?
A new smartphone app claims it will change the face of marketing. Vince Bamford downloaded Blippar to check out what it can do
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Analysis & FeaturesSalkeld shows Symington’s the way with M&A and NPD
Symington’s has just expanded again – this time into wet sauces. What has the company done to bring about its impressive growth since 2007, asks Hannah Stodell
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Analysis & FeaturesFoster’s Gold
Foster’s Gold is a more sophisticated version of the brand for lads to be seen drinking when out with the ladies
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Commodities: Orange juice prices will fall, just wait for the harvests
Orange juice prices have soared after crop failures in key regions, but following two years of price hikes, a fall is now on the cards, says Mintec’s Robert Miles
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Who you gonna call?
After riots wrecked stores across the country, the role of trade associations has been thrown into sharp relief. What kind of support have they provided, and how do they differ? Nick Hughes report
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Analysis & FeaturesCroydon after the riots: ‘No business. No people. Nothing’
As Croydon retailers take stock following last week’s violence, Elinor Zuke talks to retailers and local residents about the impact of the riots on their community