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Naomi Campbell calls out Cadbury in advert row
Getting a nod from Cadbury in its advertising could be considered a bit of a coup, especially for a fading icon whose career might be in need of a pick-me-up. For instance, that legendary gorilla advert marked the first time in at least 15 years...
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Second Opinion: How can supply chains be ‘fair’?
It’s doubtful any chain has an equal distribution of bargaining power, says Kevin Hawkins
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Supermarkets should celebrate British food
British Food Fortnight has a big impact on UK-grown food, and deserves more supermarket support, says Peter Heanen
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Comment & OpinionFallout of E.coli tragedy could devastate fresh produce industry
Next week is Food Safety Week. But if anyone was complacent, before this week’s tragic E.coli outbreak in Hamburg, Germany…
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Rationalisation damages growth
Sir, I read with interest your article on oils in last week's magazine ('Focus on Oils, 28 May) and was extremely surprised to see the comment by Kay Staniland of Assosia that stated "that this is not a category that makes a significant amount...
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Third Party: We can’t let the Big Society wither and die
A recent report showed genuine interest in Cameron’s ideal but ministers need to deliver on policy, says James Lowman
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Tesco's money-go-round
At the start of his reign Philip Clarke said Tesco would not be going all “touchy-feely” on us. But he did promise a change in tone, including a vow to make the leadership of the business more transparent than it had been.
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When ignorance isn't Bliss
You know you’re in trouble when you’re being called racist by the Daily Mail. That’s the unlikely position Cadbury found itself in yesterday.
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Careers File: Don't bombard staff with senseless office jargon
I've just sat through a team meeting full of clichés and management speak. I blame the consultants that we were using. I think we might have caught it from them or watching too much of The Apprentice.
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Comment & OpinionCritical Eye... on Ramsay's limp following
If you watched Gordon's Great Escape (9pm, C4, Monday 23 May) you were in the minority. Apparently fewer than a million people tuned in to the first episode, which says a lot about the nation's questionable taste in TV.
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Letter of the week: Lewis says the bleeding obvious
Sir, Yer 'avin' a larf, aren't you? Martin Lewis as the new economic guru, heading the Power 100? Someone with a 'degree' in stating the obvious. While I accept the rise in price comparison websites is having a significant impact on...
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Comment & OpinionTales of Titania: Pippa's avocado diet
No surprise that the entire PR industry was spared the Rapture. Not a pure soul among us. However, it turns out the mad Pastor Camping got his dates wrong, so we have another five months to redeem ourselves before the end will actually be nigh.
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Third Party: Cutting costs isn’t enough, it’s time to grow
Ageing populations and the emerging middle classes represent two markets to develop products for, says Lawrence Hutter
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Kishor Patel's Expert Advice: Recruit for attitude, train for skill
Retailers must have the best people on board to win. But success isn't all down to selecting the right people– the trick is in retaining them
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Second Opinion: Government needs a food plan B
If we are to be a nation that primarily imports food, we need a back-up plan, says Tim Lang
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Saturday Essay: The going’s got tough. Have you got going?
When the markets are this difficult to read, it’s hard to know how to react – but react you must, says Henry Amar
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Under the Adjudicator, retailers won’t know who they are apologising to
It’s difficult to remain focused on a story that drags on and on, but though I suspect torpor will soon set in over the Iceland acquisition…
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Danes play the blame game
Rarely a day goes by without us getting sent research of variable reliability purporting to shed some light on what’s going on in consumers’ heads.
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Long and binding road
Today the Grocery Code Adjudicator Bill was finally published, marking the beginning of the final chapter in this long and tortuous saga. Or perhaps it’s the end of the opening chapter.
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Critical Eye... on Jamie's plastic-wrapped hubris
Oh the hubris of the man! Having hacked off the good people of Huntington, West Virginia, Oliver has now taken his food revolution to La La Land (Jamie's Food Revolution Hits Hollywood, 10pm, C4, 17 May) la la la ironically being the very sound I...