Comment & opinion – Page 214
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Comment & OpinionThe wine trade has been treated with callous disregard
The government has betrayed the wine trade. That’s the message from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association
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Comment & OpinionThe M&S tie-up with Infarm is about far more than fancy herbs
The installation of vertical herb farms in M&S stores shows its commitment to both freshness and sustainability
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Comment & OpinionSupermarket Sweep: low-stakes naff-fest remains frothy fun
It’s been more than 10 years since Supermarket Sweep has been on our screens, and even longer since its 1990s heyday
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Comment & OpinionFunds from the soft drinks levy must be used to support children’s health
Reports that the Treasury has ‘pocketed taxes raised through the soft drinks sugar levy’ are very disappointing
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Comment & OpinionWhy the future of the plant-based category is in the freezer
Frozen products are healthier, less packaged and cheaper, says Jason Gibb, founder of Planet Jason and Bread & Jam
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Comment & OpinionCustomers are demanding - so meet their needs with your digital experience
Regular auditing of your online offering will help you pinpoint areas for improvement, says Harry Walker of Google
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Comment & OpinionBrexit shortages could teach British food supply chains a valuable lesson
Climate change and trade disputes necessitate a more agile model, says Professor Leon Terry, director of environment & agrifood at Cranfield University
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Comment & OpinionDRS ‘nightmare’ is just the start when it comes to Brexit chaos
Just as there’s a power vacuum at Defra, plan to include glass have sparked uproar from retailers and raised serious questions about the future of DRS in the UK
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Comment & OpinionThe UK is resilient to food fraud, but we need a ‘fortress’ mentality
In his last regular column for The Grocer, Professor Chris Elliott sets out his aims for a review on food aid and his hopes for the future of UK food safety
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Comment & OpinionThe Defra ‘brain drain’ would be bad news at any time, let alone ahead of a no-deal
As industry sources demand answers from MPs, the exodus from Defra means there’s nobody in to listen
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Comment & OpinionKellogg’s UK plant-based launch is a smart one, but Incogmeato isn’t guaranteed success
Kellogg’s MorningStar Farms brand isn’t well known on these shores, and its artwork could draw ire
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Comment & OpinionGalaxy’s heroine underlines importance of ‘me time’
This weird nightmare looks more like an energy bar campaign than an ‘indulgent’-looking Galaxy chocolate ad
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Comment & OpinionWhat the demand for sustainability means for shopper media
Sustainable media options have become more attractive to brands such as digital proximity channels and in-store digital platforms, says Matt Lee of Capture
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Comment & OpinionTurkish honey hero bears all with ursine taste test
As anyone who’s read Winnie-the-Pooh will know, bears love honey
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Comment & OpinionPizza Express goes for gold with balls promotion
Pizza Express is aping Willy Wonka’s ‘golden ticket’ giveaway
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Comment & OpinionMince pie-pushing Asda prompts delight from shoppers
It’s officially Christmas time in grocery-land
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Comment & OpinionInstead of clarity over Brexit, while millions are wasted, all bets are back on
While the industry has been furiously preparing for a no-deal Brexit on 31 October nothing is for certain
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Comment & OpinionThe ‘sugary snack tax’ creates more questions than answers
Researchers believe a snack tax could lower the nation’s obesity levels more effectively than the soft drinks levy. But how exactly would such a tax work?
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Comment & OpinionCelebrity MasterChef: an appealing reflection of how Britain really cooks
How quickly Celebrity MasterChef can bring you down
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Comment & OpinionLetters: veganism has reached tipping point
In the past two years the vegan diet appears to have reached a tipping point