Long reads – Page 126
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastic reimagined: the brands battling the 'plastic problem'
Ever since the landmark documentary Blue Planet II first aired, plastic and its impact on the environment has become public enemy number one. So how is the industry working towards a plastic-free future?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow four iconic brands might look in a plastic-free future
Starcom gives four brands a plastic-free redesign
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Analysis & FeaturesWe sent a mystery shopper to Jack's - here's what they found
To find out what the shopping experience is like, we sent a Grocer 33 mystery shopper to review Jack’s Chatteris
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Analysis & FeaturesPayment delays increase as pressure grows on supermarket suppliers
Delays in payments to food producers have increased to 45 days, despite most retailers signing up to standards aimed at improving payment times
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat green taxes could lie in Philip Hammond's red briefcase?
When the Chancellor steps up to the despatch box, it promises to be the greenest Budget ever
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Analysis & FeaturesSix new vegan protein launches shaking up sports nutrition
The sports nutrition market is flooded with new plant-based snacks and shakes packing enough protein to keep any gym bunny happy
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Analysis & FeaturesAs 'no deal' Brexit looms, can Defra withstand the pressure?
A devastating NAO report paints a picture of an overwhelmed Defra
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Analysis & FeaturesEthical labelling schemes: what's behind the label?
Will increased collaboration or competition help fix the problem of consumer confusion and trust issues?
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Analysis & FeaturesNestlé continues restructure with skincare sale
The move marks the latest attempt to reshape its portfolio to focus more on food, drink and nutritional health products…
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Analysis & FeaturesCoffee pod prices climb as sales soar to £190m
Retail prices for Nespresso and Nespresso-compatible capsules in the supermarkets are climbing
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Analysis & FeaturesQuiz: Which ethical labelling scheme are you?
Answer these six simple questions and we’ll reveal which world-saving sustainability scheme you have the most affinity with and why
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Analysis & FeaturesPricing analysis: Jack's prices vs Tesco, Aldi and Lidl
On the evidence of products selected from a flyer sent out to customers ahead of its launch in Chatteris this week, Jack’s
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Analysis & FeaturesAlpro: presenting the environmental case for soya
The dairy alternative brand has taken a very different route to sourcing its most important ingredient
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Analysis & FeaturesFish counters: eight examples of brilliant merchandising from around Europe
Tcc Global insight director Bryan Roberts takes a look at best practice in fish merchandising
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco launches Jack's discount store: analysts' reactions
Following yesterday’s launch of Tesco’s first Jack’s store in Chatteris, here is the reaction from city analysts
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Analysis & FeaturesBack to the future: why doorstep milk delivery is undergoing a resurgence
After 40 years of decline, doorstep milk delivery is undergoing a remarkable resurgence
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Analysis & FeaturesEight alternative spreads that have disappeared from shelves
Avocado and coconut spreads burst onto shelves as the biggest new thing in BSM. We explore why they didn’t work
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Analysis & FeaturesFirst look: Inside Tesco's new discount chain Jack's, Chatteris
The new chain is designed to ”bring customers great-tasting food at the lowest possible prices” and promises ”no fancy fixtures or fittings, and no added extras”
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InterviewsDanone Dairies’ MD Craig Read on bringing Activia back to life
Despite the failure of Activia’s relaunch Read is optimistic he can turn around the brand and the ‘stagnated’ yoghurt category
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Analysis & FeaturesWholesale: are we seeing the death of the cash & carry?
According to Him, the percentage of retailers using delivered wholesale for their main shopping mission has risen 22 percentage points to 89%