Long reads – Page 139
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Analysis & FeaturesFalling supplies push up dried grapes prices
Prices for dried grapes including raisins and sultanas continue to increase
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Analysis & FeaturesCold snap sees electricity demand soar
The recent cold snap in Europe drove higher demand for electricity in the EU and UK
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Analysis & FeaturesJacobs Ciabatta Caramelised Onion Crackers: acid test
Jacobs launched its three-strong Ciabatta cracker range to tap “the growing trend of lighter offerings for lunch”
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Analysis & FeaturesEight innovative new snack bars coming to supermarkets
Snack bars are sweating it out to provide the full health and nutrition package
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Analysis & FeaturesVirtually mainstream: How VR is changing the face of grocery
Huge leaps forward in technology mean the use of virtual reality is now ’much more ubiquitous’
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Analysis & Features10 new food and drink products launching for Mother's Day
From afternoon tea to after dinner drinks, brands and retailers have got Mother’s Day covered.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow will a fistful of Dollar shake up the razor market?
Dollar Shave Club, now part of the Unilever stable, has landed in the UK. What sort of a battle does Gillette face?
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Analysis & FeaturesMary Berry's Redcurrant & Mint Jelly: acid test
As shoppers move away from foods typically associated with ketchup and mayonnaise, other table sauces are benefiting
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Analysis & FeaturesTurmoil in Latin America pushes up banana prices
Political unrest, poor weather and interrupted transport facilities have all contributed to rising banana prices in the UK…
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Analysis & FeaturesCereal prices continuing an upward trend across mults
Tesco has given its cereal aisles a shake-up as average prices for the breakfast staple continue to rise
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Analysis & FeaturesCocoa beans up due to harvest concerns
Cocoa bean prices have increased since the start of the year due to dry weather in Ivory Coast and Ghana
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Analysis & FeaturesLow cal: the new ice cream hero?
With a raft of NPD promising fewer calories, less sugar and higher protein content, ice cream is hoping to win over the more health-conscious shopper
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat you need to know about use-by rules for meat
Use-by labelling rules for meat are under the spotlight
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Analysis & FeaturesThe big 30 wholesalers: can traditional players survive?
The upheaval in wholesale and franchise spearheaded by Tesco-Booker means a more abrasive trading landscape than ever
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Analysis & FeaturesFive unusual juice and smoothie innovations
Activated charcoal and spirulina algae are among the weirdest and most wonderful ingredients for this year’s launches
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Analysis & FeaturesHow many fmcg giants will join the B Corp bandwagon?
New research shows companies receive multiple benefits from signing up to B Corp. So why aren’t more businesses doing so?
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Analysis & FeaturesIndonesian import changes hike rice price
Demand for rice in Indonesia has skyrocketed thanks to a government edict allowing 500,000 tonnes of imports in
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Analysis & FeaturesDried fruit prices on rise ahead of Easter
Producers of hot cross buns and Eccles cakes are facing higher dried fruit costs
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Analysis & FeaturesBaxters Super Good Fiery Fish Bisque Soup: acid test
Tinned soup was among products under scrutiny last week
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Analysis & FeaturesLarge lamb crop subdues prices
UK lamb prices have fallen year on year, subdued by a large lamb crop.