Julian Hunt
Comment and OpinionHow CCEP is helping to build a circular economy on plastic
Our sustainability goals are more important than ever, says Julian Hunt, VP of public affairs and communications (GB) at Coca-Cola European Partners
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Third Party: Food industry shows how to do ‘big society’
The FDF Community Partnership Awards celebrate the best industry initiatives to help communities, says Julian Hunt
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This week's hot topic by Julian Hunt
It's somewhat ironic that as I prepare to leave journalism, the hottest topic of the moment is the one that I was covering at the start of my career. Way back in 1990, when I was a cub reporter on Packaging Week, waste was the issue that was...
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Asda ditches all bogofs
Bogofs and "gimmicky" food promotions have been axed by Asda as part of an effort to get back to the basics of EDLP. Food trading director Darren Blackhurst said that as part of its work to restore its position as the market's price...
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It's Globus warming
The German grocery market may be a no-frills affair but Globus is going for gold when it comes to customer service and fresh foods. Julian Hunt reports. Germany: home of the discounter; land of the no-frills retailer. But not...
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How not to be out of pocket
Suppliers need a clear strategy to avoid the pitfalls of spiralling promotional costs, reports Julian Hunt. Are promotions getting out of control in a grocery market that is growing more competitive by the day? Most people would think...
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P&G pleads: put back value
The grocery industry must focus on innovation and not price promotions, even as the war between retailers intensifies, says the boss of Procter & Gamble. Speaking at an Institute of Directors' convention in London this week,...
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What future for UK food?
There's a fascinating story in our dairy section this week about a bunch of agri-businessmen who have formed a campaigning group to raise awareness of the plight of farming in this country. Admittedly, it's all rather emotive stuff -...
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Living in the box is no fun
We all know of categories that are dogged by deep discounting that serves one purpose: educating shoppers to buy only on price. But who is to blame for this sorry state of affairs? Is it the retailer, who is pushing for deals that...
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Marks causes sparks
United Co-operatives' boss Peter Marks tells Julian Hunt why the co-operative movement should merge into a single society. Peter Marks has certainly raised a few eyebrows with his call for the creation of a single co-operative society....