Long reads – Page 255
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Analysis & FeaturesCopycats: going to war with the packaging lookalikes
Brands are furious with the copycats, but it’s perfectly legal and discounter sales suggest it works
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InterviewsPaddy Power: Ella's Kitchen boss Paul Lindley's new adventure
Ella’s Kitchen entrepreneur Paul Lindley on Paddy’s Bathroom, his socially and economically powerful new bathtime venture…
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastic or glass: who's got the bottle?
Glass is on the ropes. Take the milk bottle. Back in 1975, 94% of milk was purchased (or delivered) in glass bottles…
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Analysis & FeaturesPackaging, waste and the EU - where now for the lifecycle approach?
Heckled for its shelving of the Circular Economy package, the European Commission must now return to the drawing board
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Analysis & FeaturesUnilever’s subdued revenue growth is only part of the story
Unilever shares were 2.5% down in early trading after it revealed a drop in full year revenues this morning and under par fourth quarter sales.
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Analysis & FeaturesConviviality Retail drinks to rise in Christmas sales without the need to squeeze margins
Bargain Booze owner pushes up Christmas sales without resorting to an investment in margin.
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Analysis & FeaturesMax 99p takes discounting to the max
It’s a growing market but Max 99p believes wider aisles, customer service and teaming up with Nisa will give it the edge…..
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Analysis & FeaturesCurry fans beware: Cumin price soars as Indian crop is delayed
Curry fans beware: cumin prices have soared to a two-year high as extreme weather compounds reduced sowing…
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Analysis & FeaturesWholesale and convenience sectors set for 'interesting times'
Has the phrase “May you live in interesting times” ever been more apposite than in convenience in 2015?…
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InterviewsPaul Tripp, Soreen MD: Big Interview
Rolling up his sleeves (and talking to customers), baking veteran Paul Tripp worked miracles on unique malt loaf Soreen…
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda Toffee Apple Bakes: acid test
Sold in a two-pack, these frozen bakes comprise puff pastry with a toffee apple filling…
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Analysis & FeaturesSir Terry Leahy: why I saved Tesco’s final salary defined benefit pension scheme
As we recall Sir Terry Leahy’s saving of the Tesco final salary defined benefit pension scheme, will Dave Lewis rue his decision to finally scrap it?
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Analysis & FeaturesSharwood's Chicken Balti Bake: acid test
Peter’s Food Service – producer of Peter’s Pies – launched the Sharwood’s-branded pastry bakes after last year securing…
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Analysis & FeaturesFascias & Franchises Special Report 2015
It’s been a huge year for symbol groups with bright new entrants, chaotic changes, new enemies and a flurry of switching…
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Analysis & FeaturesPalm oil producers face sustainability dilemma
Oil palm growers in Borneo are caught in a clash between Western sustainability agendas and the need for development…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow independent retailers can save money
January means watching the waistline. But it also means watching the pennies, even for independents.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill history judge Dalton Philips saint or sinner?
Humiliating as the announcement was – explaining his departure to the media in front of the very people who had sacked him…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe election effect: uncertainty could spark dealmaking rush
May’s General Election could lead to a feast or a famine for food and drink M&A volumes in the UK.
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Analysis & FeaturesRoom for further upgrades and surprises at booming Greggs
Greggs shares are soaring again but has the high street darling got any surprises left up its sleeve for 2015?
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Analysis & FeaturesJust how bad was Morrisons' Christmas trading?
Morrisons’ Christmas numbers were slightly better than expectations, so why did the axe fall on Dalton Philips?