Comment & opinion – Page 279
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Comment & OpinionCo-op faces reputational damage – but will it get a fine to match?
While the general public tends to care less about food and drink suppliers than issues such as Fairtrade, today’s revelation raise worrying questions about the Co-op’s conduct
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Comment & OpinionCoca-Cola’s diversification drive is raising eyebrows – but it’s a sensible move
With a soft drinks tax approaching in the UK, these innovations from companies are not as random as they may seem
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Comment & OpinionLoyalty will be key at discount Tesco
Speculation that Tesco has a new discount store format in the works may have taken some by surprise
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Comment & OpinionFood industry faces mammoth reformulation task – but calorie focus represents a win
Already thoughts will be turning to just how companies can react to such a sweeping call for calorie reduction, even though the specific sector targets won’t be set until the middle of next year
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Comment & OpinionAlternative proteins with meaty names provoke animal passions
What sounds like an essay assignment for philosophy undergrads is, in fact, a question being debated vigorously in the US right now
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Comment & OpinionFrom Blitz spirit to looting, the Beast from the East reveals the best and worst of UK retail
One supermarket with no bread, eggs and meat is the rarest of events, yet this was a scene being played out at hundreds stores, large and small, across the UK
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Comment & OpinionFood must be at heart of future agriculture policy
Michael Gove’s proposed future farming policy is not as benevolent as it might first appear
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Comment & OpinionWe all need to wise up on treats
All of society needs to work together to effectively address this challenge
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Comment & OpinionLast straw for foaming newspaper
Passion over the issue of plastic straws got too much for the Telegraph’s leader writer last week
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Comment & OpinionEntrepreneurs will find a way even in harsh retail conditions
A few years ago, you couldn’t give a forecourt away, such was the perceived might of the grocery multiples. Now look at the money they’re worth
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Comment & OpinionCan Carlsberg’s switch from sport to music convince customers it’s cool?
Turning booze brands around is tricky business. It requires time and dedication - and Carlsberg also needs to be bolshie right now
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Comment & OpinionCurse of the zombie asset
Sir, Numerous column inches have been devoted to the mounting pressures facing casual dining
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Comment & OpinionComrade Corbyn and Mr Rees-Mogg pop in to Pat's Mart
I’m sad to say I don’t really understand the difference between a customs union and, let’s say, a bag of old socks
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Comment & OpinionA tea for every type. Almost
Tea brand Heath & Heathers sent us a fun press release last week
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Comment & OpinionWalkers' Max Strong man about town brings the beer
Walkers has to be careful with advertising its new Max Strong crisps
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Comment & OpinionPull together to rethink plastic
Plastic has a purpose. It is not the enemy. But the way we spec it, use it and dispose of it often is
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Comment & OpinionFundamentals of category management, 3: How to sell category-first
In the third in his series on category management, Insight Traction’s Jeremy Garlick explains how to develop and pitch products with a genuine category-first mindset
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Comment & OpinionEating less would be a simpler way to go 'guilt-free'
Sir, There’s no disputing that the likes of Halo Top, Breyers and Oppo have found a clever niche
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Comment & OpinionThe best leaders are self-aware and emotionally intelligent
There’s been much coverage recently about bullying and poor leadership in some high-profile organisation