Comment & opinion – Page 2
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Comment & OpinionDarren Blackhurst comeback is latest plot twist in Asda soap opera
If Darren Blackhurst can recreate the spark he brought to Asda all those years ago, it will match anything in Emmerdale
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Comment & OpinionSipsmith swaps out swan to serve up sonic symphony
Sipsmith mascot Mr Swan isn’t back, but when is the threequel ever the best film?
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Comment & OpinionFood imports: what’s happened to the supermarkets’ rock-solid commitments to British meat?
Meat sourcing – and the apparent slipping of standards when it comes to British beef, lamb and even chicken by some supermarkets – has become a recurring theme in recent months
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Comment & OpinionLosing supermarket cafés means losing vital community spaces
As supermarket chains scale back or shut their cafés, we risk losing more than just convenience, says Caroline Lee, researcher at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
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Comment & OpinionThe UK’s fruit & veg crisis: it’s time to prioritise food education
The government must reposition food as a central pillar at the very heart of our education system, says Dan Parker, chief executive of Veg Power
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Comment & OpinionSomebody Feed Phil: food adventurer tucks into Tbilisi’s art-like cheesy bread
Series eight of the globe-trotting programme hit Netlix this week
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Comment & OpinionIt’s too late for Mighty but plant-based is bouncing back
Mighty Drinks has joined the unenviable ranks of plant-based brands going to the wall – but there’s more to the story than failure
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Comment & OpinionSpending review shows food is low in government pecking order
Defra is one of the big losers in the review, says former FDF boss Ian Wright. It’s clear that Chancellor Rachel Reeves doesn’t worry much about the food and drink industry
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Comment & OpinionPoundland is right to ditch frozen food – it is in no position to take on Aldi and Lidl
Turning around Poundland will not be easy, so it shouldn’t be surprising that its plan includes some fairly drastic measures
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Comment & OpinionAlcohol health warnings threaten progress on moderate drinking
Alcohol consumers are already shifting organically toward moderation, says Mike Coppen-Gardner, founder and CEO of SPQR
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Comment & OpinionClick, buy, cook: why brands can’t ignore social sales
Direct social purchasing was always going to be the next logical next step from online shopping, says Ian Colvin of Greenpark
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Comment & OpinionBrand Britain needs more trade deals like £25bn India agreement
There is much to celebrate with this trade deal, but it also shows what we are missing elsewhere, says Dr Jason Wouhra, CEO of Lioncroft Wholesale
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Comment & OpinionCan the UK food industry really reverse the obesity crisis?
If the government can tap into the need for a new joined-up approach, its new Food Strategy might stand half a chance
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose: British farmers need support from supermarkets
As British farmers grapple with rising costs, labour challenges and policy uncertainty, it’s disappointing to see retailers backing away from their promises, says Jake Pickering of Waitrose
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Comment & OpinionHealthy ultra-processed food is the future of nutrition
Healthy UPFs aren’t just permissible – they are necessary, says Leo Campbell, co-founder of Modern Baker
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Comment & OpinionA united approach to healthy food needs ‘bold, co-ordinated action’
With Tesco CEO Ken Murphy calling for mandatory reporting on the healthiness of food and drink sales, the call for industry to lead on tackling obesity is growing louder – and rightly so, says Karen Betts, chief executive at the Food & Drink Federation
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Comment & OpinionThe Grocer’s first-ever Health Issue: it’s been an education
Snack to the Future: health warnings, babyfood bombshells and cottage cheese. It’s all in our Health Issue
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Comment & OpinionRethinking 5 a day: a new food strategy demands a nutrient-first mindset
Our strategy should be just as aggressive in driving nutrient inclusion as it is in limiting harmful ingredients, says Phil Gowland, commercial director & director of health, Whitworths
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Comment & OpinionFood is health. So how can retailers and brands do better?
Food is the stuff of life. It brings us together socially. It is the focus of celebration. Food is the centre of family, the basis of how we thrive. So the mythology of food goes. However, the food we eat also impacts our health and well-being adversely. ...
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Comment & OpinionHeineken’s F1 movie stars fail to deliver thrills
Despite having Brad Pitt and Damson Idris’s new F1 movie to work with, Heineken’s ad is a miss