All articles by Carina Perkins – Page 2
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Comment & OpinionCoke’s reusable packaging move shows listening is the first step to love
Fmcg rivals would do well to follow its example by listening to campaigners’ pleas
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Analysis & FeaturesThe differences between supermarket loyalty schemes and which offer the most benefits
How do supermarket loyalty schemes compare? And what are they offering shoppers to keep them coming back?
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NewsHFSS clampdown conference to help navigate government’s radical health and obesity legislation programme
The Grocer’s HFSS clampdown conference will takes place on Tuesday 15 March at America Square, City of London
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom Best-one to Budgens, what do the UK’s symbol and franchise groups have to offer in 2022?
After another turbulent year, how have the UK’s convenience symbol groups and fascias evolved? And how do they compare?
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Comment & OpinionThe ASA’s Oatly ruling shows plant-based brands better get their facts right
Whacky and well-meaning 'meta marketing' is all very well, but you can't ignore the science – as Oatly has just found out
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s beef backtrack: could it be the thin edge of the supermarket sourcing wedge?
Asda has angered farmers after dropping its commitment to sourcing 100% British beef but context is also needed here
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Analysis & FeaturesWhich supermarket won Christmas on social media?
The mults pulled out all the stops to deliver the best Christmas ad this year. But festive marketing success isn’t all about the small screen. So how did the major supermarkets compare when it came to successfully engaging customers on social media this Christmas?
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Comment & OpinionAfter another challenging year for grocery, let’s look ahead to 2022
Let’s raise a glass to everything we’ve survived in 2021 and look forward to 2022, whatever it may bring
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Analysis & Features10 challenger brands that smashed their crowdfunding targets in 2021
From plant-based to meat snacks and CBD to canned wine, here are the start-ups that exceeded expectations during crowdfunding rounds in 2021
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Comment & OpinionHow Christmas dinner reflects UK consumers’ changing attitudes
Trends for less meat and booze are likely to be reflected on the Christmas dinnertable this year
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Comment & OpinionCBD may be flying high, but regulation could still bring it down to earth
The regulator last week hinted at plans to increase enforcement action in the UK
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Comment & OpinionWith inflation, strikes and Omicron, will Christmas really be better than last year?
After a washout in 2020, Christmas 2021 isn’t exactly shaping up to be a cracker, either
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Comment & OpinionWhy the US lifting its UK lamb ban isn’t as exciting as its move on beef
Americans don’t eat much lamb or mutton, while haggis is still off the menu
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Analysis & FeaturesWhich food and drink brands came out top with consumers in 2021?
It’s not been an easy year for British food and drink brands. But some have still managed to impress consumers, according to YouGov’s 2021 UK Fmcg Rankings
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Comment & OpinionThe Convenience Awards 2021 celebrate a sector that’s resilient and pioneering
Despite the pressures of the pandemic, c-stores have done a brilliant job at providing for local communities, keeping shelves stocked and customers happy
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can supermarkets lure shoppers back to ‘uninspiring’ meat aisles?
So-called ‘unconscious reducers’ are buying less meat due to lack of inspiration in the aisles. How can supermarkets get them more engaged?
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Comment & OpinionNatasha’s Law: with a month to go food businesses aren’t ready and it’s food allergy sufferers who will pay
Eight out of 10 business owners feel unprepared for the upcoming legislation change, a new survey by GS1 UK has revealed
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Comment & OpinionPrompt Payment Code policy changes are having unforeseen consequences
As Tesco resigns, and Unilever and Diageo face expulsion, PPC has the right intentions but not always the right outcomes
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Comment & OpinionMilkshakes are off the menu at McDonald’s - and higher prices are on the horizon
In the short term the government must act to give EU workers easier access to jobs in the UK buying the industry time to train new recruits. But to attract them in sufficient numbers they will need to be more attractive and accessible to Brits
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Comment & OpinionGender equality in the workplace is about more than equal pay – it’s about respect
The sector can help drive change by actively encouraging women to join and represent their business