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Bahlsen Choco Moments Crunchy Mint: acid test
Choco Moments were the big launch of 2018 for fast-growing German biscuit maker Bahlsen
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How that 'banned' Christmas ad has helped broaden Iceland's appeal
Viewed millions of times online, the ad has thrust Iceland into the consciousness of many
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Chicken prices hit record levels after CO2 crisis
Soaring feed costs caused by a global shortage have also led to the price increases
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Which supermarket has the best Christmas countdown strategy?
Christmas is more vital than ever for retailers in a year of Brexit uncertainty and the weak pound
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How do the RSPO's revised palm oil standards stack up?
New rules from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil are a ‘step forward’, but will they make a meaningful difference?
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Supermarkets slash price of some festive favourite chocs
A 290g box of Roses is now £2.63 on average in the mults, 38p cheaper than it was in the run up to Christmas 2017
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Cocoa prices inflated as wet weather hits Ivory Coast
Further upward pressure has been added by lower stocks in Europe and the US
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Specialist and affordable: inside Iceland's Wine Warehouse
The Food Warehouse just opened its biggest ever store, including the first Wine Warehouse
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Grocery data explained: how do Kantar Worldpanel, Nielsen and IRI work?
We explain how grocery’s three main category data providers collect data, the benefits and limitations of their methodologies – and why their read of certain categories can vary so much
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Four key takeaways from Sainsbury's half-year results
What do Sainsbury’s half-year results tell us about how well its strategy is working?
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Five business lessons from the 2018 Leadership Symposium
The 2018 Leadership Symposium featured talks from some of the most influential business leaders in food and drink today
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Which of this year's supermarket Christmas adverts is best?
The Grocer’s expert panel delivers its verdict on all of the 2018 Christmas ads
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M&S Veggie Edamame Bean Burgers: acid test
Take-home sales of own-label meat-free and vegan-friendly items are up 20.3% over the past year
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City news: Asda posts sixth consecutive quarter of organic growth
Asda’s resurgence continued this week as it posted like-for-like growth of 2% in the third quarter to post its sixth consecutive quarter of organic growth.
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What this new Tesco herbal tea tells us about the 'food and mood' trend
The launch has caught the attention of industry experts, who see it as an important milestone in the development of functional food and drink in the UK
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The Grocer’s Top New Talent: the class of 2018
Meet the brilliant, ambitious and dynamic individuals driving innovation, transformation and growth
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Coca-Cola 2.0: how brand is transforming through radical NPD
A broader, more versatile and more functional masterbrand strategy is behind Coke’s move into pastures new
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Trade wars, extreme weather and disease pose threat to food prices in 2019, warns report
Trade wars, disease and extreme weather are threatening to cause volatility next year, according to the bank’s annual Outlook report
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Sainsbury's-Asda: eight reasons why our merger should go ahead
In response to opposition from retailers and supplier groups last week, Sainsbury’s and Asda have launched the case for the defence of their merger plans
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Own-label showcase: Aldi Lacura beauty & skincare
The disruptive range regularly expands with new launches inspired by big players and cult brands