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Analysis & FeaturesHow own label is making gains in the online grocery battle
Food retailers are making a concerted effort to sell more own-label products online
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Analysis & FeaturesDo plastic alternatives actually cause more damage?
A group of researchers have warned of unintended consequences of moves to reduce plastic
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes the rise in popularity of the avocado have a dark side?
The popularity of the millennial’s superfruit of choice has been linked to cartels and deforestation
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Analysis & FeaturesJack's Lemon Sorbet: acid test
The product is part of an ice cream tub market up 9.9% this year in grocery
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Fortnum & Mason's first new branch in 300 years
How is the posh retailer ‘flexing its proposition’ with its outlet in London’s Royal Exchange?
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Analysis & FeaturesTurkish lira rebound hikes prices of nuts and dried fruit ahead of Christmas
The lira was one of the worst performing currencies in 2017/18 but has recuperated 33% of its value
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InterviewsHow Nichols boss Marnie Millard gives Vimto its vigour
The Nichols CEO has overseen booming sales for the Vimto brand, keeping it ahead of sugar reduction legislation
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Analysis & FeaturesComing clean: what does 'clean label' actually mean?
What does ‘clean label’ mean? It’s anything but clear
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Analysis & FeaturesPower list: the most influential shareholders in grocery
The influential activist investors worming their way into boardrooms across the globe
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the Co-op's Pay in Aisle app is faring in West Didsbury
The future has arrived with the Co-op’s Pay in Aisle app
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Analysis & FeaturesNigerian demand hikes Thai rice price
Prices were further driven by increased sales to the Philippines amid lower supplies due to typhoons
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Samworth's bid to buy Manton Wood win CMA approval?
The investigation into the deal has surprised observers
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's Raspberry Vinaigrette: acid test
For its ‘lovely flavour’ and ‘great taste’ consumers put the vinaigrette above the category norm
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Analysis & FeaturesAlan Jope: who is Unilever's new chief executive?
Unilever has announced that its longstanding CEO, Paul Polman, is to step down in January. Meet his replacement, Alan Jope
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Analysis & FeaturesUnilever CEO Paul Polman steps down: analyst reactions
Unilever’s long-standing CEO Paul Polman has today announced his retirement after 10 years at the company. Here’s how analysts have reacted
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Analysis & FeaturesBiscuits: How innovative formats are tempting a nation of comfort eaters
More than seven in ten Brits tend to stick to their favourite biscuit as they seek a reliable hit of comfort. So how are new products persuading the nation to move away from their habits?
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Analysis & FeaturesEight exciting confectionery merchandising examples from around the world
Tcc Global insight director Bryan Roberts takes a look at best practice in confectionery merchandising
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Analysis & FeaturesModern advent calendars: are gin and tea winning over choc?
With even a pork scratchings calendar available to today’s shoppers, is it game over for traditional chocolate?
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Analysis & FeaturesItalian wine retailer Vini Italiani rescued from administration
Italian wine specialist Vini Italiani has been rescued from administration in a deal saving 20 jobs.
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Analysis & FeaturesCity News: Majestic Wine's turnaround hits the buffers
Majestic Wine investors were nursing a sore head on Thursday as the retailer plunged to a half-year loss three years into its supposed turnaround plan.