Latest sourcing insight and analysis – Page 8
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Comment and Opinion
How to handle tough negotiations with retailers
A successful negotiation isn’t necessarily a win for either side, says Gina Overton, director at Bridgethorne
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Category Report
How to solve a problem like fresh produce
National food security is in jeopardy as dwindling returns push some fruit & veg suppliers out of business. What is the answer?
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Promotional Feature
Using circular design for food to help nature thrive
Fast forward to 2030. Imaginary cereals company Regenerate’s Climate Crunch range, made from nature-friendly peas mixed with diverse wheats, is proving a hit. But why? Find out more here.
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KVI Tracker
KVI: Potato prices soar by up to 100% in a year as supply tightens
Of the 121 potato skus on sale at the traditional big four, Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose, almost 50% (58) have risen by over 10% in the past year
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Comment and Opinion
Forcing green targets on farmers could devastate our food system
Any policy that destabilises our food production infrastructure imperils our food security, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Analysis and Features
‘No excuse’ for Amazon’s shocking first outing on supplier ranking
The stand out is Amazon, with a record poor showing on its first appearance on the Groceries Code Adjudicator’s list
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Analysis and Features
Why Macknade CEO Stefano Cuomo sees a bright future for independent grocery
‘What gels a community is regular grocery retail, and it is very difficult to do outside of the supermarkets’, he says
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Comment and Opinion
Local food sourcing would pay off for the big four
With the right investment, smaller, innovative businesses could be catalysed into becoming the big brands of tomorrow, says Rory Stone, director of Highland Fine Cheeses
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Comment and Opinion
Our ‘miraculous’ food industry should come clean about its dirty hidden costs
The food sector distracts people with the glitzy allure of choice and abundance, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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Comment and Opinion
Food price caps would push the supply chain to breaking point
Growing more of what we eat on home soil should be at the very heart of the food inflation agenda, says Mark Lumsdon-Taylor, chair of the Rural Policy Group
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KVI Tracker
KVI Tracker: Prices starting to fall across the chicken category
The prices of some fresh chicken products have fallen almost 10% over the past week, Assosia data shows
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Comment and Opinion
Defra’s decision to abandon a UK horticulture strategy is a serious error
Defra must make it a priority to raise our country’s self-sufficiency in fruit & vegetables, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Comment and Opinion
Now the Adjudicator has been rescued, it’s time to turn up the scrutiny on retailers
The agriculture sector has been asking for the code to include non-direct suppliers – in other words, farmers – for years
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Category Report
How rice beat the cost of living crisis: rice, pulses & noodles category report 2023
Rice commodity prices continue to soar. How is this affecting bulk rice sales and the formerly booming ready-to-heat pouch market?
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Analysis and Features
Can seasonal workers be protected from abuse?
There are mounting concerns the UK’s scheme gives rise to abuse
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Promotional Feature
How regenerative farming can change the shape of things to come
Fast forward to 2030. Imaginary cheese brand Silvo, made from cow’s milk and walnuts produced in close proximity, reveals the power of a circular design for food.
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Analysis and Features
‘Actually really good’: Inside the No 10 food summit
Many in the food industry seem surprised at the positive nature of talks at the summit – though questions about inflation remain unanswered
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Comment and Opinion
Summit seasonal worker pledge lays bare government rift on immigration
Of the 70 or so industry bigwigs to attend Rishi Sunak’s food summit, many have expressed unexpected feelings of positivity
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Comment and Opinion
Sunak summit is an encouraging start to building UK food security
The government has given clarity and much-needed confidence to farmers and growers, says Minette Batters, NFU president
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Comment and Opinion
Sunak deserves credit for rebuilding relationships with farmers in summit
Sunak has restored simple dignity to the business of government, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council