All Industry Insight articles – Page 28
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Comment & OpinionWhen ads don’t sell alcohol, participation is the answer
Alcohol advertising doesn’t have enough focus on building the brand in the cultural spaces between people, says Ben Essen, chief strategy officer at global creative network Iris
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Promotional FeaturesHow to elevate your checkout experience
In an era where self-checkout is the retail norm, discover the keys to meeting shopper needs and creating a frictionless retail experience.
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Comment & OpinionDairy farmers need support to improve systems for people and animals
Dairy processors, retailers, food manufacturers and foodservice companies can all take steps to transform dairy, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Better Nature Tempeh’s Chris Kong on Indonesia, meat and corgis
‘It’s grossly unfair that retailers often charge 10%-15% margins on meat compared to 35%-40% on plant-based protein’
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Analysis & FeaturesFour key drivers of food & drink NPD in 2024
‘Feel better’ and ‘right & relevant’ are set to become key drivers of innovation
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s driving your product and pricing decisions?
As we enter the new year, the UK economy is still in the grip of uncertainty, say Julie Neal, director, and Sabine Sayer, managing consultant, at management consultancy, Vendigital
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Comment & OpinionA 2024 outlook – supermarket and fmcg priorities for the year ahead
There are plenty of hurdles ahead for the supermarket fmcg sector, but what are the main barriers to success in 2024?
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Georgie Cella, partnerships manager, Fairtrade
Partnership manager Georgie gives insight on her role connecting brands with Fairtrade and her past working to fight food waste
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Comment & OpinionHow to encourage sustainability in a permacrisis
Post COP28, we must take action and understand what is within our control, says Shirine Khoury-Haq, CEO of Co-op
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Comment & OpinionHow consumers shopped food and drink in 2023
Own label and treat categories have been winners of the past year, says Rachel White, NIQ MD UK & Ireland
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Comment & OpinionTteokbokki: why we’ll all be talking about the spicy, sticky delight
They’re spicy, they’re sticky, they’re a little bit sweet – and they’re set to become the next big thing in food
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Itsu’s Aidan Tyers on chopsticks, dumplings and Five
‘Chopstick skills are pretty important when working at Itsu’ says head dumpling Aidan Tyers
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Promotional VideosHow the alcoholic ready-to-drink category is growing
What’s the story of alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages in 2023? Find out how the category has evolved and why major brand players are tapping into this $39bn global business as it moves into 2024.
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Comment & OpinionDitch siloed thinking to embrace digital innovation
When it comes to supercharging digital asset and content workflows, brands and retailers must aim for a holistic approach, says Rainer Usselmann, co-founder and group head of commercial at Happy Finish
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Promotional FeaturesHow brands can meet the call for sustainable packaging
With more manufacturers looking into innovation that will protect the environment, discover how brands can transform their approach with packaging solutions without losing their decorative touch.
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Josh Horner, automation engineer, HelloFresh
’Automation is the future for food’ says Josh, but he argues ‘there will be a need for many people in more expert roles’
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Comment & OpinionHow to get your ideas heard by buyers
It’s not easy to get heard by retailers, but it’s easier if you demonstrate your credibility and positivity, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & OpinionProfits and purpose are more closely related than you think
Purpose-led business could generate a £149bn boost to the UK economy every year, says Pip Murray, founder & CEO at Pip & Nut
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Comment & OpinionDo the top 100 companies really care about their people?
There is a disparity between the values companies extol in outward communication and the focus of their annual reports, says Darren A Smith, founder & CEO, Making Business Matter
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Pizza Express’ Chris Holmes on lions, vinyl and spaghetti hoops
International and channel director Chris ‘would love to see a touch more warmth and hospitality in the UK grocery scene’