All comment & opinion articles – Page 166
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Comment & OpinionSupermarket bosses must be careful not to undermine the goodwill they’ve earned
There’s growing envy, resentment and anger at the supermarkets despite the challenges and extra costs they face
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Comment & OpinionLittle Women show bottle in movie mix-up
More than three months after its release, viewers have spotted not one but two modern water bottles in Little Women
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Comment & OpinionDoctor Doughnut delights American bakery fans
It’s no surprise that top US physician Dr Anthony Fauci is being lauded by the public
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Comment & OpinionVanish brings the outside in with grubby parade
The latest ad for Vanish might well end up capitalising on a certain anxiety around cleanliness
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Comment & OpinionBritain needs a new ‘land army’ to get its fresh produce picked
Evoking WWII is usually cringey, but it might be a way to appeal to Brexit Britain’s patriotic pickers
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Comment & OpinionWill Tesco push ahead with its dividend payment and risk a PR storm?
Tesco is reportedly set to press ahead with a £550m dividend payment to shareholders this week
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Comment & OpinionWithout urgent action antibiotics could become obsolete – turning common infections into deadly threats
There are many potential routes by which food could become contaminated with bacteria resistant to antibiotics, says Andrew Swift, CEO at Fera Science
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Comment & OpinionNimble SMEs are showing their worth, but not all of them will survive
It’s one thing for a supplier to pivot from, say, in-store to online. An evolution from on-trade to off-trade is something else entirely
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Comment & OpinionBusinesses must act fairly and collaboratively to help our supply chain survive
It’s more important than ever to work collaboratively and adopt a fair mentality, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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Comment & OpinionHow convenience stores can build sales – and trust – during this crisis
Local stores need to demonstrate they are listening to their customers, says Jen Musgreave, strategy director at RAPP UK
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Comment & OpinionSupport, don’t sacrifice, UK food & drink startups in these unprecedented times
Entrepreneurial, nimble brands can move quickly and have stock to keep shelves full in any supermarket within days
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Comment & OpinionYou can’t mothball a cow, rescue packages are needed for great swathes of the industry
If HMG doesn’t thrash out a rescue package for great swathes of the food and drink sector caught up in this - if it doesn’t find bespoke solutions - many more will go under
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus threatens sustainability: plastic is making a comeback
It’s time for recycling work to be considered essential
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Comment & OpinionCompanies thank NHS staff with food donations
Acts of kindness and charity throughout the coronavirus crisis have been legion
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Comment & OpinionRetiree Dave Bailey begins again at Central England Co-op
It’s not just retired medical staff who are returning to work to help fight the virus
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Comment & OpinionLucky Devils do delivery via ‘Boober’ service
Enterprising strip club Lucky Devil Lounge in Portland, Oregon, is doing its bit for society during lockdown
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Comment & OpinionAsda wheels out Burnley to offer reassurance and clarity
The big four have all come up with ads addressing the new rules of shopping
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Comment & OpinionWe mustn’t let politics get in the way of staff safety or production
Strong leadership is needed from government, as well as businesses and union leaders
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Comment & OpinionAs colleagues continue to do our industry proud, GroceryAid is here to support them
As president, I have seen first-hand the difference GroceryAid makes to lives and we stand ready for the challenge ahead
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus crisis must lead to fundamental reforms for food supply
Food is too important for its risks not to be overseen by the government