Long reads – Page 75
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Analysis & FeaturesHow award-winning farm shops and delis adapted during the pandemic
Their ingenuity and community spirit that has been recognised by this year’s Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to make sustainable packaging pop: creative challenge
Sustainable products often communicate their eco-credentials with dull designs that get straight to the point. We asked design agencies to spice up their packaging
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Analysis & FeaturesProtection vs plundering: why Morrisons is backing the Fortress bid
The Morrisons board has announced its support for a £6.3bn cash offer from Majestic Wine owner Fortress Investment Group. Here’s why
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat future for the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit?
As the Russell Hume case collapses, where does NFCU go from here?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow much of an impact can paper packaging make in fmcg?
Advances in technology are behind increasing use of paper packaging, even for liquids. With consumers broadly in favour, could paper put paid to plastic?
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Analysis & FeaturesSix of the best paper packaging innovations in fmcg
Paper packaging is gaining ground as supermarkets and shoppers look to ditch single-use plastic. Here are some of the most innovative products to hit shelves from the UK’s biggest food and drink brands.
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Analysis & FeaturesAs food shortages loom, how to solve the driver crisis?
The shortage of HGV drivers is threatening food supplies, but the government has proved reluctant to take action. What is the way ahead?
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastic Free July 2021: what it means for supermarkets and shoppers
Now in its 10th year, the challenge encourages people to avoid using or buying single-use plastic for 31 days
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Analysis & FeaturesRecyclable food-grade plastic: the search for the holy grail of packaging
As the plastic tax looms, suppliers and scientists are working hard on a closed-loop system for food-grade polypropylene. Can it be done?
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Analysis & FeaturesFive trends shaping conscious shoppers’ decisions, according to Sainsbury’s
The trends set by this group of shoppers have historically filtered into the mainstream, making what were niche categories into big business
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does £5.5bn takeover tussle mean for Morrisons?
Clayton Dubilier & Rice has form in UK retail. Is its bid likely to succeed, and what would the implications be for Morrisons and the sector?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy did Pilgrim’s Pride pounce on Kerry’s meat business?
What made the deal a good fit for both parties? And what next?
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InterviewsHow Nomad’s Wayne Hudson is bringing energy to the frozen aisles
Nomad’s UK MD is adamant the frozen boom will outlast the pandemic – through a mix of quality, savvy marketing and fishless fingers
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy ‘fire and rehire’ tactics are on the rise
It’s legal – for now – but unions and staff are looking to stamp it out
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Pioneer mixed modern design with 150-year-old heritage in Foodstore fit-out
Spanning 800 sqm and boasting on-site butchers and bakers, Pioneer Foodservice’s latest store sets a standard for industrial design
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Analysis & FeaturesHow local grocery stores can remind customers of their value
As restrictions ease, we ask experts how retailers can retain their local trade
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Analysis & FeaturesShopping habits: how do they differ between men and women?
What makes men tick when it comes to grocery shopping? And how do their routines differ from those of women? To mark Father’s Day, we commissioned a survey of 1,000 UK adults to find out
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat could a fully loaded trusted trader scheme look like for Northern Ireland?
Full checks will begin on goods crossing the Irish Sea in October
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Analysis & FeaturesNew food & drink launching in time for Father’s Day 2021
Here’s how food and drink brands and retailers are catering to foodie dads this Father’s Day
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the UK really a world leader on animal welfare?
The UK prides itself on its animal welfare practices, but the list of undercover exposés of violent acts is growing. Are standards falling?