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Christmas advertising campaigns review part two
In part two of our Christmas ad review, our experts get to grips with trampolines, turkey farms and Mrs Claus
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Is the Chancellor likely to slash VAT in Autumn Statement?
Do Brexit pressures warrant this highly controversial measure?
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Electricity prices up due to colder weather
UK electricity prices have continued to rise due to increased demand as a result of cooler weather and a dip in output
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From free ice cream to street food in Bombay: the delicious foodie perks offered by food & drink industry employers
Our roundup of the best food-related employee benefits on offer in UK food & drink
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Will yoghurt's health halo go to pot under 125g cap?
Spectre of range reductions and public outrage won’t deter PHE’s new focus on portion control and not just on yoghurt
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How suppliers are protecting the Arctic from trawler damage
Named after the Old Norse for ‘cold coast’, the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is located in the Barents Sea
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Waitrose Alphonso Mango, Chilli & Pineapple Dressing
Sales of chilli sauces were up 6.7% this year as consumers, inspired by world cuisine, craved a fiery kick
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University challenge: symbol groups study the student market
Fingers on buzzers please: how can symbol groups make big bucks from university students?
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Inflationary pressures build but deflation still persists
This week the media’s inflationary focus has turned to Birds Eye fish fingers, Walkers Crisps, and smaller Toblerones…
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Carrots and cynicism: experts rate the Christmas ads
Tesco impresses our panel in part one of our Christmas ad review
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Lamb's festive spot at risk as prices soar
Lamb risks losing out this Christmas as farmgate prices run high in the wake of the Brexit vote
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Donald Trump elected US president: what are the implications for food & drink?
We round up industry and City views on trade relations, the impact on sterling and inflation
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Who were the winners in the last BBC Great British Bake Off?
The popularity of the programme was undeniably good news for the home baking category, which has actually been declining
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Ethics enter the picture as consumers turn snap happy
Awareness of food issues has been boosted in the smartphone era
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How Fairtrade investment is bearing fruit in Ghana
The world’s first Fairtrade banana plantation in Ghana is a flourishing example to other certification schemes
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Mackerel prices up 60% as global demand soars
A sharp increase in quayside prices is threatening to push up the cost of canned and smoked mackerel
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How robots will affect the future of food manufacturing
Robots are getting smarter on the factory floor. But will they really replace the creative types as well?
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Cheaper chocolate treats for shoppers this Halloween
Fresh fears of a global cocoa bean shortage spooked suppliers, but shoppers have been treated to cheaper chocolate
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Commodity prices: EU diesel prices on the rise
The pound hit a 31-year low against the dollar after Theresa May confirmed the trigger of article 50 in March
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Big fish shortage pushes up salmon prices
Norwegian salmon prices have increased in October, driven by a fall in larger salmon supplies and high demand from Europe