All comment & opinion articles – Page 170
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Comment & OpinionTell it to the bees: brands must deliver on their pro-pollinator promises
Brands would be wise to bear in mind the risks of ‘bee-washing’
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Comment & OpinionA plastic sachets ban is a no-brainer, sure to inspire innovation
A ban would be a win for everyone, says Giles Gibbons, founder and CEO of Good Business
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Comment & OpinionToday’s consumer wants accurate product data – suppliers and retailers must provide
Consumers now expect to be able to access a wealth of information about what they consume, says Chris Tyas, chair of GS1 UK
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Comment & OpinionJohnson’s US negotiating objectives lack ambition. But maybe that’s for the best
Downing Street will need to concede on either health or agriculture to reach a deal
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Comment & OpinionMarketers have yet to seize the opportunity of ‘through the line’ communication
Retailers and brands are swimming in consumer data, yet struggling to know what to do with it, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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Comment & OpinionMillennial shopping habits are putting grassroots grocery at risk
Property developers’ ‘improving’ pressures are threatening thriving businesses, says Joanna Blythman
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Comment & OpinionShoppers deserve clarity on ‘light’ alcoholic drinks
The industry faces rules that hinder when it comes to determining the difference between ‘low & no’, ‘alcohol-free’ and lower-abv options, says Jason Clarke, co-founder of Genius Brewing
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Comment & OpinionThe coronavirus outbreak proves we can’t put all our faith in food imports
An adviser to the Chancellor has claimed the food sector isn’t ‘critically important’ to the UK – but we mustn’t turn to 100% imported food
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Comment & OpinionOur Goodness Issue is full of inspiring tales showcasing the ‘good’ in grocery
in these challenging times, it’s important not only to #bekind but to #dogood
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Comment & OpinionEuropean citrus fruit fanatics enjoy a juicy week
It’s been a big week for fruit – though not in the way health or food waste campaigners would want
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Comment & OpinionEmoji campaign offers virtual support for Welsh foodie favourites
Food & Drink Wales has been busy drumming up support for the land of leeks and lamb
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Comment & OpinionMonkeyface pricklebacks: too evolved to eat?
Is there a better name in the animal kingdom than monkeyface prickleback? No
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Comment & OpinionAldi ad gives doubting Ann the third degree
Aldi’s new ad kicks off by introducing us to Ann, who we’re immediately told ‘doesn’t like Aldi’
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Comment & OpinionWill Walmart’s sale of a majority stake in Asda solve the retailer’s problems?
Private equity money is likely to lead to demands for more returns – or reduced costs
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Comment & OpinionBrussels’ negotiating position shows it’s US or them. It must be the latter
About 80% of the UK’s agricultural exports go to the EU. We must prioritise it over the US
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Comment & OpinionFight for your Adjudicator, suppliers
At the end of a positive tenure, legacy chat must focus on making sure your successor will also have the ability to ‘force’ good behaviour
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Comment & OpinionLack of guidance on sodium from PHE is disappointing
Food manufacturers have been waiting for a year on guidance from PHE in regards to the use of sodium
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Comment & OpinionStep by step: how to un-cancel your fmcg brand on Twitter
So your food brand has been cancelled and your mentions have turned into an evil hate swamp. What now?
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Comment & OpinionDon’t ‘take care of number one’ in Brexit planning. Industry must pull together
Retailers, suppliers and trade bodies should work together on contingency planning, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & OpinionLip service on sustainability isn't enough. Suppliers must have compelling strategies
Suppliers need to ask themselves whether sustainability plans are truly embedded in their category strategies, says Jamie Rayner, MD at Shoppercentric