Comment & opinion – Page 156
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Comment & OpinionHow the Covid crisis illustrates the importance of organic food
Organic farming is less vulnerable to drought, flood, pests, disease and other potential impacts, says Clare McDermott, business development director at Soil Association Certification
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Comment & OpinionGeo-targeted media is perfect for a nation in different phases of lockdown
When we know the specific details of each region’s situation, we can carefully target using niche messaging, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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Comment & OpinionGovernment is failing food supply businesses, not the other way around
We urgently need answers from government so food businesses can prepare for the changes ahead, says Richard Harrow, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation
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Comment & OpinionFlora Buttery reformulation raises new questions about keeping shoppers happy
Vegans have urged Upfield to think again about reinstating buttermilk. But among the wider population, the plant-based formula missed the mark
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Comment & OpinionCan Carlsberg pull off a shift to becoming a ‘total beverage’ supplier?
It’s encouraging to see Carlsberg embracing the future in a sensible, progressive way
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Comment & OpinionBrexit is threatening to undermine retailers’ and suppliers’ collaborative spirit
The issue of who will cover the extra costs of imports from the EU in the event of a no-deal has already caused friction
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Comment & OpinionEstrella Damm underlines ocean commitment with moving dance
The underwater ad, called ‘Soul’, aims to reinforce the brand’s commitment to protect the oceans
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s sweeping price cuts could change the game for free-from shoppers
If Asda can sell a kilo of gluten-free flour for 33p, why can’t the other retailers?
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Comment & OpinionAscendant Amazon won’t be too concerned by a dud Prime Day
Prime’s mammoth membership base will prove a formidable weapon when Amazon gets its act together in grocery
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Comment & OpinionWe must respond to consumer hunger for transparency on food production
British shoppers are often in the dark about farming practices, says Ryan McDonnell, chief commercial officer at Lidl GB
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Comment & OpinionPanic buying didn’t happen? Efra report shows government rewriting history
The scale of the government’s buck-passing and lack of lessons learned beggars belief
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Comment & OpinionHow cloud-based systems can keep track of inventory across disparate systems
Achieving real-time inventory accuracy is crucial in an omnichannel environment, says Rob Shaw, MD EMEA at Fluent Commerce
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Comment & OpinionHow next-generation loyalty schemes could make a difference this Christmas
The supermarkets are giving Amazon a run for its money in savvy, granular loyalty, says Miya Knights, head of industry insight at Eagle Eye
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Comment & OpinionIs glut of grocery bods at NHS Test and Trace a good thing?
Mike Coupe is not the only leader at the beleaguered agency with supermarket experience
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Comment & OpinionFoodservice wholesalers have been thrown under the bus on business rates relief
Foodservice wholesalers have been thrown under the bus on business rates relief
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Comment & OpinionThe Black Farmer makes a powerful statement
The Black Farmer, led by Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, is marking Black History Month with a short film
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Comment & OpinionThe era of PHE’s ridiculous sugar targets is at an end. What next?
The industry either needs fair legislation, or realistic targets
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Comment & OpinionHow to cater for food behaviours that have been changed by Covid
Shoppers are currently more receptive to change than usual, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & OpinionAldi comes out the winner in Tesco’s Price Match, but it must catch up in online
Tesco is doing Aldi a favour with its price match campaign, but Aldi has its own battles in data and online, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & OpinionShopworkers are paying a high price for face mask enforcement
Staff are being asked to take ’reasonable steps – but are also facing surging levels of abuse