Comment & opinion
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Comment & Opinion
US attacks on diversity and inclusion don’t need to take hold in UK
Many women in the UK and elsewhere are watching developments in the US with unease, says Laura Ryan, global chair at Meat Business Women
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How to make the functional drinks flywheel spin faster
Functional needs to be more than interesting – it needs to be designed for mass-market, says Al Duffield, founder of Vital Drinks
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Does grocery have a moral responsibility to feed everyone?
Between 2020 and 2023, over 550,000 more UK households began experiencing food insecurity, says Patrick Finlay, MD at The Category Management Company
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Global sourcing doesn’t have to mean less sustainable
With pressures from climate change, the challenge isn’t whether to source globally – it’s how to do so with purpose, transparency and integrity, says Carole Tredrea, acting trade commissioner UK&I at New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
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Can supermarkets really change the way the nation eats?
Supermarkets will be legally required to take on the burden of responsibility for the state of the nation’s waistlines
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The UK food industry must work together, for the health of our country
We need good food that is affordable, appealing and can grow our world-leading food industry, say health secretary Wes Streeting and environment secretary Steve Reed
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Divisive UPF conversation lacks nuance and understanding
The current narrative around UPFs fuels shame, increases anxiety and risks alienating the people trying to make food better and more accessible, says Lucy Wager, food industry consultant
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Spanish star Bonmati helps Snickers stamp out diving
Snickers’ ‘You’re Not You When You’re Hungry’ campaign has previous with football. Now the push has its first female footy star
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The Secrets of TikTok Shop: Untold points to an addictive shopping habit
Brands and retailers are clambering to be part of TikTok Shop. It’s little wonder
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The power of word of mouth: why nothing beats a genuine shout-out
The most powerful form of marketing isn’t flashy, expensive, or algorithm-led. It’s real people talking honestly about things they love, says Jenny Costa of Rubies in the Rubble
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Alcohol regulation plans feel heavy handed, especially as consumption falls
The booze industry is already facing a litany of costs, from EPR to duty changes and Trump’s tariffs
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The common survey pitfalls that pollute consumer insight
It’s important we don’t debase gold-standard shopper data with the impurity of rubbish surveys, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Are soft-textured foods the real UPF demon?
When food is eaten quickly, it can lead to overconsumption and a host of related issues, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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Is the ‘disruptive’ Punishment Juice too edgy for M&S?
M&S is obviously confident Punishment Juice’s negative-sounding name won’t hamper sales
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Banning alcohol advertising would hammer Britain’s beleaguered booze industry
As plans to ban alcohol advertising grow, the abstinence movement appears to have struck a body blow in its war against drinkers
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We need ‘basket-level’ transformation to tackle climate crisis
London Climate Action Week highlights food’s critical role in building climate resilience, say Mike Barry and Ali Morpeth, co-founders of Planeatry Alliance
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What can playful male grooming brand Dr Squatch do for Unilever?
Dr Squatch’s portfolio of natural deodorants, soaps, shampoos, conditioners and body washes boast an atypical, but still butch, design philosophy
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Zig when they zag: Why fmcg brands should break the rules
Fmcg brands should behave in a way counter to their category rivals to stand out, says Paul McEntee of Here Be Dragons
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What food businesses can learn from cars and board games
Grocery leaders need to anticipate a range of shocks, and adapt their business models accordingly, says Dan Crossley of the Food Ethics Council
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Are Aldi and Amazon in trouble as GCA finally bares his teeth?
Groceries Code Adjudicator Mark White has proved his critics wrong with interventions against not one but two of the world’s biggest retailers