All Economy articles – Page 74
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Comment & OpinionFood industry must tackle food poverty
In 2013, there were an estimated 870 million people around the world going to bed hungry every night…
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NewsWaitrose to export own-label brands to South Africa
Waitrose products are now being sold on six continents, after the upmarket supermarket struck a deal to export own-label lines to South Africa.
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NewsCosta boss reveals new high street rescue plan
Nearly three years after Mary Portas was brought in, the government believes it has finally come up with a solution…
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NewsFood sales drop as grocery sector sits out the recovery
UK retail sales have shown “strong growth” in January, but the green shoots of recovery are strikingly absent from the grocery sector.
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NewsFresh potato consumption levels hit by higher prices
Brits ate nearly 8% fewer fresh potatoes in 2013 than in 2012, as soaring retail prices took their toll…
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Comment & OpinionBellwethers ring true
The surprising and encouraging news in this week’s trading figures from Unilever and SABMiller is the resurgence in emerging market growth.
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NewsOlive shortage to trigger rise in retail prices
Foodies face a sharp rise in the cost of premium olives – just weeks after being warned of a goats cheese shortage…