All comment & opinion articles – Page 136
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Comment & OpinionWhy we should drive up demand for sustainable palm oil
One small change that would make a big difference would be to buy from brands that use deforestation-free palm oil, says Helen Buckland, director of the Sumatran Orangutan Society
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Comment & OpinionEaster littering in public parks proves why Hubbub’s drone project is crucial
The project will see drones collect data on littering hotspots, giving a vital understanding of how and why rubbish is dropped
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Comment & OpinionThree ways to navigate retailer pressure as hospitality opens back up
Suppliers need to handle the potential crash of hefty demands from both mults and hospitality businesses, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & OpinionWill the government follow Chris Whitty’s advice on obesity as it has on Covid?
That public health policy will now sit once again within the DH is a significant turning point, especially with Whitty at the helm
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Comment & OpinionAldi’s ad gives Easter a Latin twist
It’s unusual to see Easter given a Latin twist, but Aldi has done just that
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Comment & OpinionDon’t be ‘ignored’: How to overcome the perils of procrastination
Why is it that whenever there is something tough to do – something hard that takes a lot of concentration – the Radar of Procrastination beeps, clicks, unwinds and fires up?
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Comment & OpinionWorkers urged to check payslips from today for new minimum rates
The new rates were announced in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s spending review in November
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Comment & OpinionEaster sales ‘close to normal’? They could actually be better than that
There have already been signs of shoppers “making a special, even symbolic, effort” for Easter
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Comment & OpinionWalgreens Boots Alliance raises guidance after better-than-expected second quarter
Walgreens Boots Alliance has reported better than expected growth in its second quarter and raised its earnings per share guidance for the year
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Comment & OpinionAldi swaps plastic straws for cardboard on all own-label drinks cartons
A new recyclable paper version made from FSC-certified cardboard would see 70 million plastic straws a year removed from circulation, Aldi said
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Comment & OpinionWe need a consistent UK-wide DRS policy
A consistent DRS policy would have benefits for consumers, producers and retailers alike, says Marnie Millard, president of the BSDA
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Comment & OpinionWhat stance will Chris Whitty’s Office for Health Promotion take on regulation?
Whitty has previously called for a complete ban on any sports advertising by unhealthy products
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Comment & OpinionThe upcoming UN Food Summit has been hijacked by wealthy corporations and their food agenda
Citizen food and farming groups are boycotting the summit and setting up a parallel meeting, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Comment & OpinionB&M offers 2,000 Kickstart job placements for young people
The placements are in retail, distribution and support centres across the UK
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Comment & OpinionThe Green Grocer: what we thought of Richard Walker’s new book
Iceland’s MD sets out his vision for making business and the world greener and fairer
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Comment & OpinionWhat does the CMA merger block mean for Seedrs and Crowdcube?
It’s hard to argue with the competition watchdog’s contention that a tie-up of the crowdfunding platforms would have lessened competition
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Comment & OpinionHow to encourage consumers to adopt new products and meals into their repertoire
People have a limited repertoire of seven to 10 meals that they recycle over weeks, months and often years, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & OpinionDRS delays are a chance to regroup and to go further and faster
There will be mixed feelings about the delay in the rollout of a DRS, first in Scotland and now England
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Comment & OpinionFurious Jürgen Klopp is a star turn for Snickers
Snickers has managed to establish the catchy and clever ‘You’re Not You When You’re Hungry’ line with impressively few celebrity collaborations
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Comment & OpinionThe Convenience Mix podcast delves into the growing online opportunity
Online grocery has grown rapidly during the pandemic – and convenience retailers have adapted to the new reality just as fast