Long reads – Page 69
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Analysis & Features
The future of deposit return schemes could be digital, here’s why
Delays, government infighting, industry concerns: the rollout of a DRS has caused havoc. Could a digital element be the solution?
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From waste stream to mainstream: the rise of refillable products
Packaging-free trials are on the rise across the mults. But can they work at scale? And is consumer demand sufficient?
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Weezy 15-minute grocery delivery review: does it deliver?
With plans to open 40 more fulfilment centres by the end of the year, Weezy is picking up speed
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Interviews
Justin King: why I’m investing in Snappy Shopper
Rapid delivery players’ dark store models cannot compete against a Snappy-powered independent convenience store, says King
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Analysis & Features
As CBD novel foods deadline passes what are the category’s prospects?
CBD brands have had more than a year to sort out their novel food applications, but only three have made the grade so far. What’s going on?
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Interviews
Trewin Restorick big interview: the charity CEO who likes breaking rules
The Hubbub founder has taken flak for his commercial approach to sustainability. Now he’s upsetting the waste management industry, too
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Analysis & Features
How does Leon fit into Zubin and Mohser Issa’s master plan?
The restaurant brand suits forecourts but not Asda, say analysts
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Inside the big supermarkets’ most eco-friendly stores
To mark Earth Day 2021, here’s a look at some of the big retailers’ most eco-friendly stores and the initiatives they’re testing out inside them
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Analysis & Features
Earth Day: The food & drink brands on a mission to save endangered species
To mark Earth Day 2021, we look at four companies that have built their branding – and ethos – around animal conservation
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Interviews
Big Interview Louise Hoste: How Spar evolved throughout coronavirus
Across an extensive grocery career, with spells in wholesale and convenience, as well as commercial and marketing roles, it was 2019 when Louise Hoste set her sights on Spar
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Analysis & Features
How sports sponsorship is upping its game for a post-Covid world
The pandemic has kept sports fans away from stadia – but fresh marketing opportunities have emerged as more people watch from home and embrace innovative technology. So how is the world of sports sponsorship likely to change for fmcg brands?
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Analysis & Features
Has Morrisons proved paper bags are more sustainable?
Both paper and plastic industries want more detail on its research
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Analysis & Features
Seaspiracy: does MSC need to change after damaging Netflix documentary?
Netflix’s controversial film takes aim at fishing as a whole, but also accuses the MSC of inadequacy on bycatch and overfishing
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Diversity: how much progress has fmcg made?
The Black Lives Matter protests of last summer saw businesses across grocery pledge serious action on inclusion – across race, gender and sexuality. So how have those pledges translated into action?
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Analysis & Features
Real Drinks: inside the craft retailer making headway with the multiples
Having championed craft beer since 2005, Real Drinks is branching out. It has expanded into wine, landed a sourcing deal with M&S, and secured three London sites. What’s next?
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Analysis & Features
What does the reopening mean for food and drink stocks?
With the FTSE250 at pre-Covid levels, and the FTSE350 actually trading higher, we look at how grocery, retail, leisure and food to go stocks have fared
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15 new fruity spirits hitting supermarket shelves this summer
Gin, rum, vodka, whisky… whatever your tipple of choice, there’s a summery new addition as brands prepare for the warmer months ahead
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Analysis & Features
Food security: How can UK cities feed themselves?
With Covid and Brexit forcing the UK to re-examine its food security, ‘farm cities’ and towns, from Tokyo to Todmorden, could provide a sustainable model for communities to feed themselves
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Interviews
Big Interview: Mark Jankovich, Delphis Eco on leaving a City banking job for green cleaning
Mark Jankovich launched sustainable cleaning brand Delphis Eco and now, having conquered the B2B world, he’s setting his sights on retail
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Analysis & Features
Eight Fifty Food Group: how CapVest built and sold a £2bn protein business
CapVest has sold Eight Fifty Food to Canadian giant Sofina for about £1.2bn, less than two years after creating the group. How has it managed it?