Comment & opinion – Page 167
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Comment & OpinionThe UK is a gastronomic powerhouse of creativity and inventiveness. Let’s hope we aren’t losing that crown
Britain’s reputation as a foodie nation has been hard fought. But Brexit, and its onerous red tape, is stifling and restricting trade
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Comment & OpinionColonel Lineker helps answer Walkers’ KFC question
“KFC flavoured crisps: it’s a no-brainer.” Walkers’ latest ad begins with a bold statement, which it then wittily interrogates
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Comment & OpinionIceland needs to fully embrace its Welshness
It’s the only Welsh supermarket chain, and should be proud of it
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Comment & OpinionWhy private equity firms are backing the UK grocery sector
Walmart’s sale of Asda to a consortium backed by TDR Capital is the latest in a series of inroads made by private equity into the UK grocery sector, says Equistone’s Paul Harper
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Comment & OpinionFmcg marketers should prepare for a world without third-party cookies
The removal of third-party cookies should bring back an emphasis on diversity in the marketing approach, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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Comment & OpinionWe should be stimulating the gene editing debate, not shutting it down
Fifty British organisations have written to supermarket CEOs, urging them to make a public statement denouncing the deregulation of gene editing
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Comment & OpinionFood and drink must do more to welcome young black people into the industry
Time and again black founders find it impossible to break into the industry, says Sam Akinluyi, founder of not-for-profit retail innovation accelerator Add Psalt
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Comment & OpinionThe attributes every food company needs to address the climate emergency
Being brave, honest and consistent will help food companies go a long way in sustainability progress, says Dan Crossley, executive director of the Food Ethics Council
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Comment & OpinionA rush to ‘cancel’ Tony’s Chocolonely would be a mistake
The much-loved ethical brand has been dropped from Slave Free Chocolate’s list of ethical chocolate companies
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Comment & OpinionWhy is Deliveroo urging the return of Eat Out To Help Out?
Deliveroo needs restaurants to survive if it is to survive itself
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Comment & OpinionThe UK meat industry needs more trained workers – and government support
Government decisions on labour are exacerbating an already difficult situation, says Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association
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Comment & OpinionWhat Sainsbury’s Aldi Price Match says about the grocery market
When Sainsbury’s is taking a tilt at Aldi on price you know something extraordinary is happening
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Comment & OpinionGalaxy’s dancing fabrics showcase brand’s new look
We’ve become accustomed to extravagant Galaxy ads positioning it as a luxurious, relaxing treat
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Comment & OpinionBeyond the romance: startup success in a year like no other
When I saw the huge changes both at work and in the market, I knew I needed to jump up and get (metaphorically) closer to the team than ever before
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Comment & OpinionIf Coke can stick to its plastic promises, it can make a real difference
There’s been more than a little scepticism about Coke’s latest green announcement
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Comment & OpinionTesco shareholder challenge reminds Ken Murphy he must succeed on societal front
Tesco’s promises to tackle obesity have faltered, not least because of the impact of the pandemic
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Comment & OpinionHow government can solve the meat industry’s Brexit border checks problem
The government must act quickly to rectify its mistakes, says John Longworth, chairman of the Independent Business Network
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Comment & OpinionForget mass evictions, retailers are in a far stronger position than they may seem
For landlords, a tenant with a year’s worth of rent debt is still preferable to a vacant property. That’s helping retailers dictate terms
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Comment & OpinionIndustry must look inwards on food waste before criticising consumers
As the UK’s inaugural food waste week approaches, thousands of tonnes of edible produce is still ending up as animal feed or going to AD
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Comment & OpinionThe three big post-pandemic challenges facing food companies
Channel shifts, sustainability concerns and adventurous consumers will shape the landscape, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction