All comment & opinion articles – Page 6
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Comment & OpinionEUDR will forcibly level up suppliers’ sustainability game
Some may argue due diligence requirements are an unnecessary cost burden but the costs of non-action are also becoming clearer, says Dr Anthony Alexander, associate professor of operations management at the University of Sussex Business School
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Comment & OpinionEPR silence from supermarkets is truly ‘mind-blowing’
As of June, many major branded suppliers had received no communication at all from their supermarket customers over EPR
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Comment & OpinionDespite uncertainties, the UK’s dairy sector has plenty to be positive about
Investors clearly have a good reason for putting their money behind dairy
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Comment & OpinionThe Grocer’s Green Week launches with mixed climate messages
Two headlines in The Grocer this morning highlight two vastly opposing views – and a perfect snapshot of why the topic of sustainability in grocery is so controversial
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: Amazon Fresh, Co-op cyberattack and the Dairymen
Our coverage of the latest delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation is punchy and insightful
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Comment & OpinionHeinz boxes clever with ad that focuses on fries
A bright spark on the Heinz account has clocked a coincidence - and the brand makes the most of it
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Comment & OpinionNext Gen Chef: big money cooking show is surprisingly absorbing
Amusing mishaps are rare, but the show’s high standards make compelling viewing
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Comment & OpinionSecuring our future food & drink workforce will take huge cross-industry effort
Only by working together can we create a food and drink workforce with the skills and capabilities necessary, says Sarah McCarthy, head of employability programmes at IGD
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Comment & OpinionThe wellness paradox: health matters, but value matters more
UK shoppers are the most budget-conscious in the world when it comes to wellness, says Alex Heffernan, insight manager for health, beauty and personal care at NIQ
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Comment & OpinionHoney trap: misinformation is harming reputable packers
British honey companies, importers and packers have had to contend with a barrage of misinformation in recent years, says Tim Read, chairman of British Honey Importers & Packers Association (BHIPA)
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Comment & OpinionGoodbye Dubai? Why the pistachio chocolate trend is here to stay
The proliferation of Dubai-style innovation chocolate has served as a platform to introduce pistachio as a core flavour in confectionery
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Comment & OpinionAmazon Fresh is finished, but it’s still a formidable force in food
Amazon said its Just Walk Out technology would ‘push the state of the art forward’ and ‘redefine retail’ – which, of course, it didn’t
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Comment & OpinionRetailers should learn how to actually sell retail media
Retailers are not making a great fist of the retail media opportunity because they have not tailored it to the needs of suppliers, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & OpinionBovaer backlash: revisiting Arla’s social media storm
Ultimately, the Bovaer saga is a cautionary tale for brands navigating today’s volatile information landscape
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Comment & OpinionCan the FareShare-Felix Project merger finally make redistribution mainstream?
The merger of FareShare and The Felix Project is potentially the first step towards giving this vital sector visibility, support and strategic clout
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: Sainsbury’s whirlwind romance, Deliveroo, inflation and cooking shows
It’s been another busy week on The Grocer, with analysis on the fallout of the Sainsbury’s/JD.com dalliance, a deep dive into TV cooking shows, a look at Will Shu’s Deliveroo success story and more
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Comment & OpinionUrban Legend’s demise: self-fulfilling prophecy or cautionary tale?
What went wrong for Urban Legend? The name? The proposition? The science?
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Comment & OpinionJude Law looks to tone down his appeal in Uber Eats’ romcom
Actor Jude Law plays the lead role in Uber Eats’ romcom, which begins as a parody of Notting Hill
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Comment & OpinionServing face: how much of themselves should founders give?
Ellie Webb of Caleño Drinks on how much brand founders should share of themselves – and where to draw the line
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Comment & OpinionHealthy doughnuts and other hazards of HFSS innovation
The collapses of Jnck Bakery and Urban Legend have sparked a wave of debate about whether there is genuine demand for ‘better-for-you’ treats, but for Richard Wilkinson, UK managing director at Neoh, that’s the wrong question