All comment & opinion articles – Page 181
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose food trends report reflects a major shift to thoughtful shopping
People are, arguably, paying closer and better attention than ever before to the wellbeing of their bodies, brains and planet
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Comment & OpinionPositive news for M&S at last, but its turnaround is far from over
As M&S unveiled its half-year results today, there was a sense of optimism that had been absent for some time
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Comment & OpinionBrexit has slowed progress on food waste, obesity and the environment
Whatever the election’s outcome, Brexit is likely to continue to impede progress
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Comment & OpinionHow food and drink businesses can meet consumer desire to do good
Consumers are searching veganism, eco-packaging and organic, says Google’s Harry Walker
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Comment & OpinionClean energy is the next green frontier for grocery - and it’s a win-win
Consumer demand for eco-initiatives is intensifying, says Maria Connolly, head of clean energy at UK law firm TLT
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Comment & OpinionWe’re a nation of wine drinkers - so let’s fight for a fair deal on duty
The government is strangling an innovative industry, says Michelle Brampton, MD of Treasury Wine Estates
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Comment & OpinionLoosening food safety laws post-Brexit could threaten the union
If we see regulatory divergence between England, Wales and Scotland after Brexit, our issues won’t stop at Northern Ireland
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Comment & OpinionRemoval of packaging must be done carefully to avoid food waste
Wrap’s clear set of six principles will help retailers limit plastic use, and ensure removal is done in a safe and sustainable way, says director Peter Maddox
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Comment & OpinionLife as a challenger brand is anything but easy. Just ask Savsé
Challenger brands are all the rage right now - but they need more help
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Comment & OpinionGerman boffins reveal gassy cost of Oktoberfest
Now Oktober is over, the recovery from Oktoberfest can begin
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Comment & OpinionBelly brewer shows stomach for personal beer
In the world of craft beer, microbrewing has really taken off
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Comment & OpinionCravendale freshens up old idea with ‘It’s Not Milk’
‘It’s not milk.’ For a company like Cravendale that, let’s face it, sells milk, it’s a bold slogan
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Comment & OpinionJoanna Blythman is talking rubbish about veganism
Industry sources from PETA, VBites, Veganuary and more respond to the column, which sparked debate last week
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Comment & OpinionThe Bearded Brewery’s Suicyder is more than obnoxious – it’s dangerous
The lethal nature of depression and other mental illnesses is not a marketing tool
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Comment & OpinionUK must be vigilant on food safety after Brexit
Suppliers and retailers should be constantly scanning the horizon for risks, says Fera Science CEO Andrew Swift
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Comment & OpinionA 12 December general election comes too late to boost consumer confidence
As one source put it: “The election creates uncertainty about whether there could be even more uncertainty.”
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Comment & OpinionSufficient labour is the only way our fruit & veg is going to get picked
There are opportunities to increase production - but not if the crop can’t be picked
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Comment & OpinionHow the threat of terrorism affects grocery - and how to be prepared
If a business sells perishable stock, even a relatively short interruption may cause disproportionate disruption
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Comment & OpinionRetailers are right to use renewables. But they must also cut energy use outright
Tesco says its renewables deal will save 90,000 tonnes of CO2 a year
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Comment & OpinionHow brands can make their way into shoppers’ Christmas dinner plans
Brands should activate campaigns and promote discounted products way before shoppers reach the store