Long reads – Page 132
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Analysis & FeaturesThe 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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Analysis & FeaturesCoca-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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Analysis & FeaturesTrade 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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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury'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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Analysis & FeaturesOwn-label showcase: Aldi Lacura beauty & skincare
The disruptive range regularly expands with new launches inspired by big players and cult brands
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Analysis & FeaturesDo Defra’s plans for 'fair dealing' with farmers add up?
New proposals could see the government intervene in pricing negotiations by giving farmers access to wholesale sales data from processors
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Analysis & FeaturesPepsiCo to avoid premium snacks retail war by keeping Pipers Crisps Co's focus on foodservice
Walkers owner PepsiCo has entered the premium hand-cooked crisps space with its acquisition of Pipers, but will eschew the brutal promotional retail environment to grow its presence in foodservice.
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's-Asda report: retailers and trade bodies respond
The Grocer summarises the industry’s responses to the CMA investigation, published yesterday
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Analysis & FeaturesPotato shortage to blame as price of crisps and chips soar
The UK potato planted area fell by 4.4% year on year to just 117,300 hectares in 2018 – the third lowest on record
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Analysis & FeaturesIncrease in demand drives up price of cocoa
Farmgate prices for cocoa from the Ivory Coast have also risen
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Analysis & FeaturesIceland Takeaway Chicken Tikka Masala: acid test
This long-standing option is one of Iceland’s products to have recently had palm oil removed
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Analysis & FeaturesCan AEOs help you dodge port disruption in a no-deal Brexit?
Looking to avoid post-Brexit port disruption? AEO certification can reportedly ease the flow of trade. So how can companies apply, and is it worth it?
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Analysis & FeaturesFood trade chaos: Hull's port braces for no-deal Brexit
Hull would not be able to cope in a no-deal scenario, according to its chief port health officer, Laurence Dettman
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InterviewsHow Taco Bell is taking a second bite at the UK high street
The Mexican-inspired brand’s international president Liz Williams discusses its return to London
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Analysis & FeaturesFirst look: inside Harrods' Fresh Market Hall
We take a first look inside Harrods’ reimagined food hall, which opened last week after a major refurbishment
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Analysis & FeaturesEight innovative new sweet potato products coming to supermarkets
From puffs to bread, the bright orange root veg has inspired a wealth of quirky product innovation this year
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Analysis & FeaturesNew vegan food-to-go products coming to supermarkets
From fishless sushi to pig-free bacon crisps, here’s our pick of the best new vegan-friendly food-to-go products
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Amazon's Tilbury FC: is the controversy justified?
Stories of exhausted staff don’t stop Amazon opening its doors to the public
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Analysis & Features10 ways robots and automation are revolutionising the supply chain
Specialised machinery is making production and distribution faster and cheaper - and in some cases creating work and increasing pay for humans
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Analysis & FeaturesFood and drink winners and losers in the 'giveaway' Budget
There were changes to business rates, online taxation, the national living wage and duty