Comment & opinion – Page 288
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Boozy lollies should beware of accidentally appealing to kids
You have to be a special kind of psychopath to realistically consider eating more than two of these and going on a bender
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DIY nutrition labels? Unacceptable says CASH
Allowing food companies to adopt their own nutrition labelling risks undermining public confidence in food labelling
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Michael Gove brings key capabilities to role at Defra
I wanted to take this opportunity to express publicly my support for Michael Gove…
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Covering letters: be concise, committed and careful to check!
When it comes to writing a covering letter, the question you are answering is ‘why should the recruiter hire me’? says careers coach Joanna Jacobs
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Marketing must move from generic to personal
In the past, consumers were accustomed to the community feel of their local shops
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Pride yourself on green credentials? Check your supply chain
Not all products that are farmed or made in an environmentally sensitive manner can boast equally sustainable credentials
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A business case for investing in food & drink startups
The focus on natural, healthy and organic products is creating opportunities for smaller, ‘authentic’ lines, says Richard O’Gorman of the Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund
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Has Morrisons’ burger done dads justice for Father’s Day?
The ‘Daddy of all Burgers’ raises an equally big question, will Morrisons produce an extra-large brioche bun to handle it?
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Four things to learn from Waitrose - video
Waitrose’s ability to continue to grow sales has been impressive. So how is it doing it and what can be learnt?
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Protein can be a powerhouse for the food industry as well as the supplements trade
The British Dietetic Association has today warned ads for protein supplements are misleading young adults, so what’s the alternatives?
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Pat ponders Mrs May and Mrs Foster's upcoming compromises
Much as I love dear old Westminster Village, it probably is about time we shared power a little more fairly
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Michael Gove: The Grocer’s journalists on the new Defra helmsman
The new secretary of state for environment, food & rural affairs has raised eyebrows and divided opinions …
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The Grocer's view on the General Election 2017
Let us be absolutely clear Mrs May. There is no clarity right now. Only confusion …
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The food-to-go sector needs to do much better on waste
We seem to have selective outrage when it comes to food waste
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Supershoppers lifts lid on sneaky ways to test savvy shoppers
Pay £3 for six tins or £2.69 for five. Which is the better deal? Go on, work it out
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Learn from Waitrose and be different where it matters
Store openings have certainly helped Waitrose but like-for-like sales have been ahead of the market more often than not…
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ASH says retailers not need fear a smokeless future
Sir: We are heartened 95% of retailers are now only selling tobacco in the new standard packs
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Decision day is here. Time to vote for the best and brightest
Bugger Brexit. To hell with elections. Here’s a far more important decision
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Dynamic business can trump price-based propositions
Given the pinch consumers have felt and the solution presented by smartening discounters