Long reads – Page 232
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Analysis & FeaturesGreat British Food campaign aims to drive up export success
Defra has announced a new strategy for promoting UK food at home and abroad
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Analysis & FeaturesBlack Friday: what you need to know about the US phenomenon
With 21 days to go before it kicks off again, what’s in store for retailers in 2015?
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Analysis & FeaturesM&S first half results – what the analysts say
A round-up of analyst comment on Marks & Spencer’s first half results
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Analysis & FeaturesTampon tax opponents do at least get a bargain now
Sanitary products cheaper despite ‘tampon tax’ defeat
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InterviewsHow Joe & Seph's amazing dream came true
Joe & Seph’s premium popcorn has experienced phenomenal growth in its five years. So can it keep doubling in size?
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InterviewsJeyes CEO Mark Tyldesley has designs on feeling flush
After a bumpy ride with pre-tax losses, the restructured Jeyes is on course to clean up with the discounters
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Analysis & Features10 Things You Need To Know About... Packaging
For our latest digital feature, we’ve teamed up with big brands, creative experts and market analysts to unwrap the latest developments in packaging. Plus, we lift the lid on Brit’s packaging pet peeves. Dive in here…
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Analysis & FeaturesRevealed: Brits' packaging pet peeves
An exclusive poll for The Grocer reveals more than half of Brits hate excessive packaging and think manufacturers should prioritise cutting down
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Analysis & FeaturesTackling recycling: scoring points at Rugby World Cup
Rugby fans are helping to encourage positive behaviour change, says Coca-Cola
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Analysis & FeaturesThink jam in a pouch is crazy? It could be the future
Brits can expect to see more of their favourite daily goods come in pouches in the near future, predicts Springetts Brand Design
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Analysis & FeaturesReality check: brands get digital to woo consumers
Fmcg brands are embracing augmented reality apps, such as Blippar, which offer an interactive experience for consumers
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Analysis & FeaturesE is for expectations. How to stand out to online shoppers
Online sales are booming, but what does it take for brands to stand out in an e-retail environment?
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Analysis & FeaturesShiny! New looks make brands sparkle again
Mr Kipling, Honey Monster Puffs, Oxo and PG Tips are among the brands that have been treated to a new style over the past year
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Analysis & FeaturesCovert operation: how to beat the counterfeiters
Counterfeiting poses a real security risk to brands, so what can they do to fight back?
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Analysis & FeaturesThink small! What brands can learn from Unilever's Compressed tech
Size matters, according to Unilever, which wants its competitors to put a shrink ray to their packaging using its Compressed technology
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Analysis & FeaturesShake it! Fat sprinkler tops global innovations list
We’ve teamed up with Mintel to scour the globe to find the most innovative packaging launches, from a fat shaker to a bottle of Smarties
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Analysis & FeaturesEggs and eco-soldiers: who's ahead with green packaging?
What are the best eco-friendly packaging solutions of the past few years? The Grocer investigates…
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Analysis & FeaturesC&C Group shares plummet after sales & profits slump
Shares in C&C Group were in freefall after the Bulmers maker revealed difficult trading conditions had dented its sales
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Analysis & FeaturesCommodity prices: El Nino worries drive up sugar prices
Sugar prices continue to rise with concerns about the effects of El Niño
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Analysis & FeaturesClick & collect: as Asda slows development, what now?
Asda’s announcement that it would halt plans to roll out click & collect to 1,000 locations by 2018 represents a surprise