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Analysis & FeaturesWill Princes’ price hikes open the doors to a flood of CPIs?
Last week, Princes informed retailers of a 5% price hike across its range. Other manufacturers will be watching closely how the move plays out
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Analysis & FeaturesAfter ‘decisive step’ on food, what does Unilever do now?
Investors pushed for an exit from food – but shares have fallen since news broke. What does an HPC-focused Unilever look like?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow big is the future for regenerative farming?
It has no agreed definition, yet brands and retailers are getting on board. Can the regenerative movement outpace organic?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy does the UK lag globally on food redistribution?
Distribution of surplus food is one of the topics in the spotlight at The UK Food & Drink Shows this month
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Analysis & FeaturesHow independent retailers can foster positive, inclusive staff cultures
The Staff Culture: Building a Team to Thrive panel at the UK Food & Drink Shows offers vital insight into building a strong team. Two panellists share their advice
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Analysis & FeaturesHow does forecourt fuel market work and why do pump prices vary so much?
Fuel has shot up at the pumps since the Middle East conflict, and prices can vary hugely. So how are they set? And to what extent are forecourts profiteering?
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the co-operative society movement still working in retail?
The Co-op Group has taken a battering, while a recent merger has created the UK’s biggest independent society. What does this say about the 182-year-old co-op movement and its future in UK retail?
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Analysis & FeaturesWill AI shopping kill the supermarket website?
AI chatbots are muscling into e-commerce with product recommendations and even purchase features. Can supermarket websites survive?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe trends driving sales for the fastest-growing brands
Alantra’s Fast 50 ranking has revealed which private companies are growing fastest despite the challenges of a cost of living crisis
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Analysis & FeaturesFood and drink’s most outrageous japes for April Fools’ Day 2026
As in the wider market, this April Fools’ Day reveals a plethora of co-branding tie-ups
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Analysis & FeaturesPernod Ricard x Brown-Forman: Are Jameson and Jack good bedfellows?
Jack Daniel’s and Jameson are two of the most iconic booze brands in the world. Soon they could share a common owner.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs food & drink ready for the EU reset?
Talks on an SPS deal are advancing, with an eye on 2027 implementation – but it is feared the industry is not prepared for the scale of adjustment
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Analysis & FeaturesWould McCormick be a good fit for Unilever food brands?
McCormick’s approach has been described as ‘extraordinarily ambitious’. But experts believe it could benefit both parties
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Analysis & FeaturesHow will a fuel crisis play out in food & drink supply chains?
As the conflict in the Middle East rages on and the Strait of Hormuz remains shut, fuel prices are soaring. Can food & drink handle the impact?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Hotel Chocolat’s St Lucia estate is giving cacao farmers a sweeter deal
Hotel Chocolat’s Island Growers programme is ‘gently’ providing a sweeter deal for cacao growers in St Lucia – and the insights are proving useful across its wider supply chain
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Analysis & FeaturesBritain’s Biggest Brands 2026: how healthy are the UK’s biggest brands?
Brits are turning away from UPFs and HFSS goods. But with definitions blurred, and indulgence still desired, it’s a mixed picture for food and drink
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Analysis & FeaturesBritain’s Biggest Brands 2026: the challengers threatening the top 100
Aiming to break into the main ranking next year, here are grocery’s 10 fastest growing brands just outside the top 100
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy China is the new US for British exports
With Trump’s America increasingly unstable, China is emerging as a major export opportunity for British food and drink brands. How can they make it work?
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Analysis & FeaturesNPD rolling out at The UK Food & Drink Shows 2026
Just a few examples of products buyers will be able to see at the event in Birmingham
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Analysis & FeaturesIs it time Aldi and Lidl were roped into restrictive land deals ban?
The CMA is consulting on whether to extend a ban on restrictive clauses in property deals to the two discounters