Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 13
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How we can cut carbon emissions in frozen food
Higher frozen food storage temperatures can lower energy consumption, improve carbon footprint and reduce costs, says Rupert Ashby, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation
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Why Tesco should stick with yellow for Clubcard Prices
Yellow has been used to signify discounts and deals across the retail landscape for decades, says Will Rees-Hooper, strategy director, Design Bridge and Partners
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Own label progress means brands must put their focus on value
The supermarkets are doing a good job of convincing shoppers their own lines are just as good as brands
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Chocomel chucks everything at random ad campaign
Chocomel is looking to cover a lot of ground with its new ad
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What we can learn from Jägermeister’s tech-driven global approach
Technology can free up teams to focus on priorities and challenges that require more creative solutions, says Harry Edmonds, creative director at Mother Design
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Willy’s Chocolate Experience scandal engagingly investigated in documentary
Glasgow’s now infamous and much-memed Willy’s Chocolate Experience will forever be the example of how to get ‘experiential’ wrong
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How becoming a B Corp made us think and work differently
March marks B Corp month, so I thought it relevant to offer some practical advice on how best to approach the certification process
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What every startup needs to know before applying to Dragons’ Den
Before you’re even in the Den, you’re putting hours into the selection process, says Amelia Christie-Miller, founder of Bold Bean Co
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Why class remains a dirty word in fmcg
Despite many in fmcg voicing their support for founders from less privileged backgrounds, it still feels risky to delve into the details of disparity
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Chaos uncorked as wine industry rages at duty price changes
The government’s plan to tax wine like beer and spirits has provoked the industry’s ire
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ShareAction’s challenge to Nestlé highlights problem with health targets
Assessing the healthiness of portfolios is inherently subjective, and the devil is in the detail, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Sainsbury’s Future Brands restructure is a vote of confidence
Any brand not currently listed in Sainsbury’s will be feeling somewhat at a loose end right now
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Unilever’s ice cream detachment – what does it mean?
Hein Schumacher is wasting no time in his attempt to kickstart Unilever’s sputtering growth as the CPG giant this morning revealed plans to spin off the ice cream business
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Morrisons must sell suppliers a clear turnaround vision
The next stage requires more strategy from Morrisons and serious judgement from suppliers, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Sainsbury’s IT ‘meltdown’ offers lessons in crisis management
The computer might say no, but customers still want a person to apologise for it
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Kerrygold takes John Lewis route with anthropomorphised table
The soundtrack is an emotional, slowed-down cover and the star is an anthropomorphised… table
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It’s a miracle: how water brand Liquid Death is valued at $1.4bn
Here’s 10 reasons for the phenomenal valuation and ‘hypergrowth’ of Liquid Death, the most adult of soft drinks brands
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10 years of driving progress: celebrate – and keep going!
When we started Rubies, 10 years ago, food waste was not even a recognised issue, let alone understood
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Food fraud in herbs and spices still widespread, Radio 4 reveals
High-value, ground, dried and powdery, herbs and spices are easy to fake and bulk out
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Waitrose ‘back to basics’ store approach bodes well for JLP’s turnaround
The partnership is back in profit after two years of consecutive losses and lost market share