Long reads – Page 136
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Analysis & FeaturesStrawberry prices pushed up by Spanish crop shortage
Wholesale prices have increased by 65% on last month and are now 63% higher than in April 2017…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Twinings' cold water infusion take it beyond tea?
Twinings emerged as the focal point for coffee aficionados last weekend
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy growing demand for palm oil is costing the Earth
Palm oil has become ubiquitous in UK grocery. Versatile and cheap, it is found in half of all supermarket products…
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Analysis & FeaturesEight innovative new crisp alternatives
Consumers are choosing lighter options when it comes to savoury snacking, here’s our pick of the best new crisp alternatives
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Analysis & FeaturesFeed People First campaign: what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about the Feed People First campaign by FareShare and The Grocer
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's' Nectar revamp reflects 'membership economy'
Nectar could soon be more personalised, with members earning points on self-selected items
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom plant-based burgers to lab-grown meatballs: 15 startups disrupting the global meat industry
From plant-based burgers and lab-grown meatballs to insect protein and cutting-edge alternative feeds, the meat industry is facing disruption like never before. Here is our pick of 15 exciting startups worth having on your radar
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Analysis & FeaturesSoft drinks brands shrug off sugar tax as shares improve
Our analysis of share price performance across listed groups in the firing line shows double-digit rises for most key players
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Analysis & FeaturesMeat-free diets: fad or the future of food?
Vegetarians and vegans are spoilt for choice, as ‘bleeding’ burgers, mushroom bolognese and vegan pizzas gain traction
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Analysis & FeaturesHigh demand over Easter pushes up lamb prices
Prices remain higher year on year driven by lower imports from New Zealand
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Analysis & FeaturesHow sustainable is that plant-based burger really?
While they are billed as better for the environment, many plant-based patties list soy as their primary ingredient
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Analysis & Features16 innovative new soft drinks coming to supermarkets
This isn’t just a new flavour variant, says Vita Coco. It’s a whole new category for the brand
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven innovative new seltzer brands shaking up soft drinks
The unsweet sparkling water or “seltzer” category is picking up speed in the UK and there’s a flood of new brands and big players introducing products hoping to catch on to the consumer excitement. Here’s our pick of what’s new in the growing category:
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Analysis & FeaturesAction on cocoa output pushes up cocoa butter prices
The Ivory Coast Coffee and Cocoa Council last month suspended programmes for the 2017/18 season
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Analysis & FeaturesMartin Race of Bestway on its £7.25m swoop for Conviviality
As Bestway appears to have landed its very own bargain booze deal with a £7.25m swoop for Conviviality Retail, MD Martin Race talks about the rationale for the deal and plans for the future
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Analysis & FeaturesPalm oil prices fall as production rebounds
Palm oil was this week trading near 2,4000 Malaysian ringgit (£463) a tonne
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Analysis & FeaturesPriogrigio: Five alternative bottles of bubbly hitting supermarket shelves
The price of Champagne and Prosecco has skyrocketed and consumers are on the lookout for cheaper alternatives to their usual glass of fizz
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Analysis & FeaturesThe dark side of digital: how will the Cambridge Analytica scandal affect grocery?
Grocery has always been reluctant to embrace online advertising, and now the Cambridge Analytica scandal has raised further questions about digital ethics. So how are brands and retailers reacting?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe sugar tax: five things you need to know
It’s all over the headlines today and has been branded everything from a health saviour to a blunt instrument
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Analysis & FeaturesUK wine and champagne sales by subcategory 2018
Take-home wine and champagne sales by subcategory and value sales, based on Kantar Worldpanel data. Includes still red, still white, prosecco, champagne, cava as well as own-label vs branded share.