All analysis & features articles – Page 323
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Are you being self-served?
Unmanned coffee machines generate up to £40k in sales a year, which is why Costa – and retailers – want a bigger slurp of the action. Virginia Matthews reports
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Rolo Cone
I enjoyed this product and was pleasantly surprised at the variety of flavours and textures. The caramel was delicious and made the ice cream seem a real treat.
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Levi Roots Caribbean Crush
The new drinks would “add an exotic twist” to the soft drinks category
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocery Retail Structure 2011: Multiple retailer swap shop sees Tesco swell its numbers
Tesco and Booker have increased their estates this year, while the Co-op Group and Spar were among those reducing numbers. Beth Phillips reports
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Could I be a brand?
Hardly any brands have managed to crack fresh meat, fish or poultry. Julia Glotz investigates why – and finds out where future opportunities might lie
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Question time for red meat
Food and farming minister Jim Paice joins three of the red meat industry’s leading lights in assessing the sector’s challenges and opportunities – from inflation and profitability to supply chain relationships and Mercosur talks
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Hugh's fish fight lands stunning catch
The seafood supply and retail industry feared the worst from Hugh’s Fish Fight, but the chef’s campaigning has brought a sea change, boosting sales of less familiar species, encouraging greater sustainability and spurring the EU into action, says Richard Ford
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Beef holds its head high again
Exports may still be below pre-BSE levels but British beef is back on the global scene, with a resurgent reputation. How will this affect UK supply, asks Nick Hughes
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: How to get pork on more plates
Sales of pork are flat, and suppliers blame excessive levels of promotion. What can be done to put a premium into the category, asks Richard Ford
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: A nice cut of lamb - if you can afford it
Growing global demand and falling flock sizes have led to sharp price rises and depressed sales for lamb. How can suppliers fight back, asks Julia Glotz
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: The end of cheap chicken?
Rising input costs have put paid to the £2 chicken and now further inflation could lead to shoppers paying even more for their poultry, says Nick Hughes
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Marco on board for a turkey offensive
Most shoppers still see turkey as principally a Christmas treat. How has the industry progressed in selling it as a versatile all-year-round proposition? Rob Gray reports
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Convenient daily meals? Game on!
Sales of game meats are set to hit £111m by 2015 as suppliers develop more convenient offerings – and pitch at the right price. Virginia Matthews reports
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Big products, fewer deals as promos face Royal squeeze
Easter’s hot weather and the Royal Wedding impinged on promotional space in April, but the savings offered have been better.
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Sharwood's Bhut Jolokia curry sauce
With each jar containing one Bhut Jolokia chilli – claimed to be 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce – this is targeted at consumers looking for a “hot hit”
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Analysis & FeaturesRetail royalty
Mary ‘Queen of Shops’ Portas has big news – soon she’ll be striding down Downing Street to dish out some of her trademark no-nonsense advice. And Tesco had better watch out.
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Panda Blueberry Liquorice
The company hopes the combination of liquorice and blueberries will tap into consumer demand for healthier snacks and superfoods.
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Prices up 3% as promotions keep inflation costs in check
This week’s GPI shows that, thanks to record levels of promotions, food price inflation is less dramatic than was feared.
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Analysis & FeaturesEFSA’s health claim rejections aren’t just baffling consumers
Some 80% of food and drink health claims have now been turned down by the European Food Safety Authority. Why, asks Hannah Stodell
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Sainsbury’s quietly takes the lead in promo activity
While Price Guarantees continue to be the focus of the big two, Sainsbury’s has gradually stepped up promotions.