Comment & opinion – Page 9
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Apocalyptic scenes highlight food systems’ fragilities
A power outage across the Iberian peninsula brought Spain and Portugal to a standstill. What does that mean for our food systems’ fragilities?
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HFSS ad uncertainty is destroying marketing plans
Uncertainty is a surefire route to creating policies with profound unintended consequences, says Stephen Woodford, CEO, Advertising Association & Phil Smith, director general, ISBA
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What supermarkets can learn from Gousto and HelloFresh
Offer consumers real help with main meals and you’re a long way to being a great food company, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Budget pressures are here. Food needs a long-term strategy
Short-term fixes like workforce reductions are already underway, says James Walton, chief economist at IGD
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Can a UK-US trade deal avoid ‘dreaded’ chlorinated chicken?
Most UK food and farming bodies are dead against a US trade deal, with the British Poultry Council recently warning that ‘if agrifood becomes a bargaining chip, we all lose’
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How AI is solving the self-checkout shoplifting epidemic
As supermarkets use AI to battle the self-checkout shoplifting epidemic the human touch will be vital
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Skating star Lola Tambling delivers for Weetabix
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better brand ambassador than 17-year-old Team GB Olympic skateboarder Lola Tambling
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Korean supermarket ‘slow TV’ beats out tedious ‘secret’ YouTuber stunt
The MrBeast-ification of YouTube was epitomised this week by ‘Airrack’ – real name Eric Decker
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Asda boss Allan Leighton: ‘we aren’t looking for a quick fix’
Asda chairman Allan Leighton responds to The Grocer’s assertion that the Rollback promotion and Asda Price strategy were not living up to promises
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Don’t let new CMA fines lead to ‘greenhushing’
Companies must continue to be bold in taking and communicating climate action, says Anna McShane, senior label programme manager at the Carbon Trust
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Why the last thing the food strategy needs is the ‘public voice’
The government is launching a major public consultation to find out what people really want from its new Food Strategy – but is that really the best approach?
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Will Reform succeed as the party for food and farming?
Right now food and drink could do with a party concerned to support and nurture it, says Ian Wright, partner at Acuti Associates
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Home Bargains is ushering in a new discounter era
New discounter players are emerging and expanding into new markets, says Dan Butler, senior insight analyst at IGD
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DTC brands must question the desirability of their model
To succeed in DTC, brands must focus on creating experiences that feel meaningful and desirable, says Sam Bettis, digital strategy director at Krow Group
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What can M&S’s ‘cyber incident’ teach retailers about trust?
The latest retailer to fall foul of a ‘cyber incident’, M&S has been praised for its honest and open approach to dealing with the fallout. Can other retailers learn a lesson about transparency?
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Pistachio problems and Toblerone troubles: why UK chocolate has become an expensive treat
The Dubai-style chocolate trend has triggered pistachio shortages, while cocoa shortfalls suggest prices might be higher long term
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How the MAHA movement influenced Expo West
Natural Products Expo West showed how the US food industry is responding to the MAHA movement, says Zoe general manager Sara Gordon
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BrewDog or lapdog? The craft beer rebel’s sauce range is far from punk
For a brand that once defined itself by challenging the status quo, BrewDog’s sauce range feels surprisingly conventional, says Gareth Turner, director at Big Black Door
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What the UK can learn from US packaging
In the context of pack design there are differences in nuance, tone, and what each nation finds important to communicate, says Chris Blythe, director of The Brand Nursery
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B Corp’s new standards will hold business leaders to account
B Corp’s recent update to its standards is an exciting leap forward, says Laura Harnett, founder of Seep