All comment & opinion articles – Page 91
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Comment & OpinionWilliam Reed statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II
William Reed statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II
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Comment & OpinionResponsible food businesses must go further to prioritise health
Addressing the causes of obesity is complex but it is more urgent than ever for industry to step up to the plate, say Richard Hall and Karen Poole, co-chairs of the Consumer Goods Forum’s Collaboration for Healthier Lives
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Comment & OpinionHeinz sales are steady, but was it really the winner in the Tesco dispute?
Is it really fair to say Heinz won? What can we take from the saga, now the dust has settled?
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Comment & OpinionTree of Life collapse illustrates why SMEs need to anticipate unpaid invoices
The collapse is an important reminder for all brands to take steps to protect themselves, says Andrew Rayner, lead consultant at Sparc-retail.co.uk
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Comment & OpinionBoots’ third-party marketplace plans are not a moment too soon for the business
Online remains an area of credible growth for Boots but it must work to keep it that way
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Comment & OpinionOur new Cabinet has arrived. What do Truss’s choices mean for industry?
Liz Truss has the worst in-tray since Churchill in 1939, says Ian Wright, outgoing co-chair of the Food & Drink Sector Council
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Comment & OpinionThe discounters are set to clean up this Christmas – and Amazon will be watching
This Christmas will see a giant leap in Aldi and Lidl’s shares, leaving the traditional big four vulnerable, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & OpinionWhy we must break traditions to make wine more sustainable
Bulk shipping wine reduces carbon emissions, cuts costs and ensures the quality of the finished product, says Richard Lloyd, general manager at The Park, Accolade Wines
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Comment & OpinionCelia Marsh inquest may make the case for more allergen action
The inquiry over the next three weeks will focus on the circumstances around Marsh’s death. Namely, how did a supposedly vegan yoghurt end up containing deadly traces of dairy?
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Comment & OpinionFood sector welcomes Liz Truss but she must act quickly on labour, rates, energy and more
Truss will likely be more engaged than her predecessor, but needs to take ‘urgent action’
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Comment & OpinionNew Co-op Group CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq still has one hell of an in-tray
Selling the Co-op forecourts makes sense but there’s only so much family silver it can sell
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Comment & OpinionQuiet charm for Dairylea – this time with right-side-up kids
The ad subtly covers nostalgia, curiosity and activity
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Comment & OpinionDon’t give in to the culture of busyness. Be productive instead
When we go on about how busy we are, what we’re really saying is that we’re more important
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Comment & OpinionShelve labels, seize data… why brands need to end purpose-washing
Certification schemes don’t always benefit farmers in developing countries, say Sasha Dichter and Tom Adams, co-founders of 60 Decibels
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Comment & OpinionFood and drink export figures prove Whitehall has the right priorities
If the UK is able to conclude negotiations on a trade agreement with Delhi in October as is hoped, India’s prohibitively high tariffs could be slashed
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets are missing out by ignoring online reviews
Grocery retailers can use reviews to gain local insights, says Mike Fantis, VP & managing partner at DAC Group
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Comment & OpinionHow BFFF’s Frozen Food Week can curb food waste and save cash
Using ‘nature’s pause button’ could help shoppers and the environment, says BFFF CEO Rupert Ashby
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Comment & OpinionInspiring behaviour change in consumers is a long game – but one worth playing
Be clear about the change you seek, explicitly show it to consumers and have patience, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & OpinionHow to offer food inspiration amid cost of living concerns
Instead of putting marketing activity on hold, brands and retailers have an opportunity to show up and present solutions, says Ali Holt, head of CPG at Pinterest
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Comment & OpinionCo-op’s potential forecourt sell-off could be a win for all parties
The good news for impacted staff is there seems to be a strong appetite among potential buyers, with Asda reportedly ready to stump up £450m for the Co-op’s 130 forecourt sites