Long reads – Page 104
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Analysis & FeaturesSweet potato prices soar as US supply is hit by hurricane
The price of sweet potatoes from the US has more than doubled over the past year
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Analysis & FeaturesAre the supermarkets getting food banks right?
The number of food banks in the UK has rocketed – but the way in which supermarkets support them varies wildly
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Analysis & FeaturesCan fresh produce importers mitigate no-deal delays?
The industry is better prepared, with alternative routes and extra storage among the solutions
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Analysis & FeaturesHard seltzers: seven “spiked” sparkling water brands making waves in the US
US cult favourite White Claw looks like it’s on its way to the UK, but who are the other big players in the US market?
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Analysis & FeaturesHard seltzers: can boozy sparkling water recreate its US success here?
Across the pond, hard seltzer has become a booming category
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Analysis & FeaturesProperty not pints at the centre of Greene King takeover
Former PM David Cameron famously treated Chinese president Xi Jinping to a pint of Greene King IPA on a state visit back in 2015, but it isn’t a taste for the brewer’s signature beer that has persuaded Hong Kong’s richest man to shell out £2.7bn to buy up the pub group.
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Analysis & FeaturesHeinz Gourmet Roasted Garlic & Sundried Tomato Ketchup: acid test
Heinz moved this summer to recoup that near-£5m loss with the premium Gourmet trio
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Analysis & FeaturesDrop in tuna prices boosts supplier profits
Thai Union reported this month that profits had surged 13.1% in the second half of 2019
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the childhood obesity strategy turning into another omnishambles?
‘Sin taxes’ are under review., funds raised from the sugar levy have been siphoned off, while healthy eating in schools has been marginalised
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Analysis & FeaturesShortages and sterling woes drive price rises for Continental cheese
Most of the price increases have been on own label Continental cheeses
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can smaller retailers catch up on campylobacter?
Levels of contamination have fallen in supermarkets, but remain high at independents
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Labour’s plan save UK high streets from ‘retail Armageddon’?
Labour’s proposals include a plan to force landlords to hand empty properties to councils
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InterviewsPaula Lindenberg on leading Budweiser Brewing Group into battle
Lindenberg is targeting Heineken’s UK number one spot with a more recognisable, nimble and innovative business
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Analysis & FeaturesPeaky Blinder lager to 'Viking' Scotch: what’s coming in booze this September?
Each month The Grocer takes an in-depth look at the hottest upcoming booze launches on their way to UK supermarkets. This time round we’ve got Peaky Blinder lager, heavily peated Scotch and beer made from surplus bread
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the food industry doing enough to help save the bees?
Bees and other pollinators are vital for UK food production, but they’re under threat
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Analysis & FeaturesCan the meat industry fight back against latest attacks?
Some in the sector believe the time has come to mount a more robust defence
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Tesco reimagine Metro for its new convenience purpose?
Job cuts and store overhauls are due for Tesco’s 153 Metro stores
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Analysis & FeaturesMove over, Aperol – here are six alternative spritzes hitting shelves this summer
With Aperol hype at its peak, other brands are rushing to gain share by launching their own aperitifs and sharing their version of the perfect spritz. Here are six that caught our eye
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Analysis & FeaturesThe startups racing to rewrite the rules of the meat alternatives sector
From 21st century meat extenders to a new generation of mycoprotein, here are five exciting alternative protein startups to have on your radar
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado Gold: own label showcase
Ahead of its switch to M&S, we’ve enlisted an expert to offer some insight into Ocado’s premium own-label range