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KVI Tracker
Shoppers turn away from olive oil as prices rise, warns Filippo Berio
Shelf-edge prices of olive oil are up on average 47.4% in a year
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Comment and Opinion
Post-Brexit policies massively disadvantage UK cheese exporters
We were told Brexit would support British business but the current plans give importers a massive competitive advantage, says Bill Mathieson, Long Clawson MD
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Comment and Opinion
Alcohol duty freeze is too little too late for British booze
The government’s autumn budget is no blessing for UK spirits producers or even retailers, argues Mangrove Global co-founder and MD Nick Gillett
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Comment and Opinion
How the autumn statement will impact retail and fmcg
A ‘final nail in the coffin for the high street’ was the grim description from a leading property consultancy of today’s autumn statement
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Comment and Opinion
COP28: We must change our diets to save the planet
Shifting diets needs to be front and centre of commitments, says Ali Morpeth, registered public health nutritionist
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Analysis and Features
Is childhood obesity at a tipping point?
Recent figures show a drop in child obesity rates, but strong policymaking will likely be required to ensure there is longevity behind the trend
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The Big Interview
Waitrose’s Nathan Ansell on pushing loyalty and value for money
Waitrose’s customer director Nathan Ansell on how he’s reviving its fortunes through ‘bold’ marketing, value for money, and a revitalised loyalty scheme
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KVI Tracker
Waitrose hikes price of 24 essentials in sign of continued inflation
Waitrose announced a £100m investment in value in February Waitrose has raised the price of at least 24 key essential items in the last month, in a sign of continued inflation. Tinned spaghetti, peanut butter and buttery spread have all increased in price over the past week, ...
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Comment and Opinion
Forecourt fightback against fuel thieves onslaught is tough, but why?
A worryingly sharp rise in theft of petrol and diesel from forecourts is adding to the retail industry’s already seemingly inescapable crime problem.
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Comment and Opinion
Four ways to win on food quality, not price
After the dominance of discounters, we are coming to a time when more minds are turning to quality, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Promotional Feature
How fmcg brands can recapture shoppers’ attention
Feverish competition for attention has made it harder than ever to cut through. Snapchat explains how to use experiences to create compelling marketing with better sales opportunities.
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Whitepapers
How food and drink manufacturers can keep decarbonisation on track
As the COP28 climate summit draws to a close, the focus remains on the progress companies are making in decarbonising their business models. Find out more as E.ON explores how food and drink manufacturers can successfully maximise efficiency while keeping decarbonisation on track.
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Promotional Feature
How alcohol manufacturers can fortify profitability and competitiveness
With grocery inflation decreasing, the economy shifting and the consumer landscape rapidly evolving, how can beverage manufacturers shift the focus from revenue growth to margin realisation?
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Comment and Opinion
Food and drink supplier profit margins below 4%? Now that’s unsustainable
The Grocer OC&C 150 charts an alarming decline in food and drink profit margins
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Comment and Opinion
Be part of the green alternative to Black Friday consumption
I am not saying consuming is bad, but we are clearly living beyond our (environmental) means
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Analysis and Features
How Britain’s 150 biggest food and drink suppliers are faring
Big or small, own-label or branded, the UK’s food and drink suppliers are struggling to balance cost inflation recovery with volume and share, finds the OC&C 150 report
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KVI Tracker
Butter prices start to fall after wholesale milk prices ease
The price of butter, based on 34 lines available in the mults, saw an average price hike of 10.9% year on year, according to analysis of Assosia data
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Promotional Feature
How to identify food manufacturers at risk of failure
As the UK economy struggles through multiple shocks, discover how food manufacturing businesses are using the latest technology to manage their risk and ensure they’re not affected by the financial distress of others.
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Webinar
WATCH: How will Brits cook at home in 2024?
Watch our webinar on demand to find out how brands and retailers can tap into Britain’s fast-changing home-cooking landscape. Register now for an in-depth discussion on the latest home-cooking trends with industry experts.
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Analysis and Features
Why the battle against food inflation isn’t over
Food price inflation has eased – but key drivers including energy prices, crop shortages and the ongoing effects of Brexit mean it’s far from over