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Comment & OpinionIn graphs: Aldi and Tesco's freefall down the Groceries Code table
From the ‘worst score ever’ for Amazon to the demise of the GCA’s golden child, the survey begs several questions. Here are some of the key ones
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NewsWaitrose continues investment in price with second round of cuts
The cuts form the second round of what executive director James Bailey promised in February would be two to three price events expected this year
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Analysis & FeaturesThe death of vegan brands and saviour of plant-based diets
Own-label success shows rumours of meat-free category’s death are greatly exaggerated
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NewsCo-op and RSPB join forces to support UK peatland restoration
The projects will deliver environmental benefits including the protection of natural habitats for wildlife, potentially improving water quality, and reducing flood risk
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Analysis & FeaturesThe 10 most powerful women in the meat industry
These are the women turning the traditionally male-dominated world of meat on its head
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NewsMorocco fruit & veg supply secured as court rules against trade lawsuit
Supply of Moroccan fruit & veg has been safeguarded, as a legal suit against trade between the Northern African nation and the UK has been rejected
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NewsPotato, carrot and onion prices at highest levels in 40 years
Wholesale spot prices for three major volume vegetable lines were at ’the highest level I’ve ever known’, said one supplier
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Comment & OpinionAvailability struggles hit ‘high values’ Waitrose harder than most
Availability shortages over the past week had been “worse than Covid”, according to one partner
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NewsWaitrose still experiencing ‘knock on’ effects of shortages into this week
The supermarket issued vouchers to all customers in store as an apology for the shortages
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Analysis & FeaturesFood price inflation: why is it falling slower than other nations?
Brexit, currency and government policy are all having an additional inflationary effect but what could be done to drive prices down faster?
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Comment & OpinionFood price caps would push the supply chain to breaking point
Growing more of what we eat on home soil should be at the very heart of the food inflation agenda, says Mark Lumsdon-Taylor, chair of the Rural Policy Group
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NewsTalks on carbon emissions reporting system starting in weeks
Food Data Transparency Partnership co-chair Chris Tyas said fight to reduce carbon emissions is “more urgent than any other single matter”
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NewsWaitrose IT glitch causes bank holiday availability issues
The latest IT issue meant deliveries were not sent out or were sent with fewer items
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NewsSupermarket bosses vow to fight government price caps
Retail leaders have described plans for a voluntary system of price caps on basic foods as ‘meaningless and ineffective’
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Category ReportAre lower butter prices sustainable? Butters & spreads category report 2023
Cuts in own-label butter prices are a small sign of deflation. But with suppliers still under pressure, could they be soon reversed?
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NewsBettys & Taylors hit by soaring tea and coffee supply costs
Yorkshire Tea supplier Bettys & Taylors recorded a slowdown in growth last year and profits hit by soaring costs in its tea and coffee supply chain
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NewsRussians linked to Ukrainian grain theft hit with sanctions
New sanctions are targeting Russian companies and individuals linked to the systematic theft of Ukrainian grain
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NewsRiverford boss slams supermarket treatment of suppliers
Veg box founder Guy Singh-Watson described the low returns passed on to many suppliers as ‘morally reprehensible’
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Category ReportHow rice beat the cost of living crisis: rice, pulses & noodles category report 2023
Rice commodity prices continue to soar. How is this affecting bulk rice sales and the formerly booming ready-to-heat pouch market?
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda the obvious suspect in road fuel competition enquiry – but not so fast
It’s still consistently cheaper than supermarket rivals on unleaded and diesel