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Promotional FeaturesThe only way isn’t up: Driving value through price
Consumer spending remains under pressure, which means pricing must work harder than ever before. Here, experts reveal how, when used as a strategic lever to align with demand rather than a blunt tool, price can unlock value in surprising ways
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Promotional FeaturesHow refreshment products are beating the odds
The dynamics in oral refreshment are shifting, driven by changing consumer needs and the recent shake-up in HFSS compliance in the confectionery category. So how can retailers capitalise?
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Promotional FeaturesHow looking further afield could reduce UK retailers’ carbon footprint
With UK retailers under pressure and scrutiny to achieve their sustainability goals, sourcing supply from close to home need not be the only option as there are plenty of arguments to support looking further afield.
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Promotional FeaturesWhy smart barcode technology matters in grocery retail
With rising competition, tighter margins and increasing regulatory demands, grocery retailers need smarter tools. Advanced barcode technology is becoming essential to stay efficient, compliant and customer-focused.
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Promotional FeaturesFrom novel to norm: navigating the regulatory maze of alternative proteins
With the UK government backing innovative technologies that are at the forefront of future food development, it is stepping up support and funding for alternative proteins. But the international regulations surrounding their development remain stringent, so what do businesses need to know about overcoming these barriers?
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Promotional FeaturesHow innovation can future-proof the fruit and vegetable sector
As consumers increasingly focus on health and wellness, it is important for retailers to offer high-quality fresh produce from sustainable sources. EU authorities also maintain that rigorous legislation and innovation help ensure a consistent and safe supply from across Member States.
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Promotional FeaturesReconsidering responsibility for cybersecurity in retail
Cyber attacks on the UK’s biggest supermarkets are becoming more frequent, more disruptive and more costly. In the next article in our series on unlocking value in 2025, we explore why it’s time for retailers to rethink not just their cyber defences, but who in the business is responsible for them.
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Promotional FeaturesHow can soft drinks win back Gen Z?
Young consumers are demanding far more from the fizzy drinks category than a sugary pick-me-up. How can brands rise to the occasion?
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Promotional FeaturesWhy it’s time brands and retailers rethink how they use AI
The food and drink sector might be abuzz at all the potential in AI right now, but many brands and retailers remain stuck on fragmented use cases, adding cost and complexity without the promised productivity gains. What needs to change?
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Promotional FeaturesStrategies for retailers and brands to defy disruption and achieve growth
Between weak demand, surging costs, onerous regulation and new tariffs – the size and permanence of which are still uncertain – grocers and their suppliers are facing an extraordinary level of disruption, and ‘business as usual’ is no longer an option.
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Promotional FeaturesHow contamination detection can drive both safety and savings
Modern contamination detection systems offer food manufacturers both improved safety compliance and operational efficiency gains amid rising costs and regulatory pressures.
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Promotional FeaturesHow exporting can enhance SME success, even in challenging times
Diversifying, spreading risk and a broader perspective are all advantages associated with exporting. But for those starting out on their export journey, initial support is a vital element in ultimate success.
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Promotional FeaturesHow brands and retailers can win with data
There’s no shortage of data swirling around in UK food and drink, but putting it to good use is a different matter entirely. So, how can brands and retailers take the data they have and put it to work?
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Promotional FeaturesWin in biscuits with twists on the classics
The UK biscuit market is competitive, but with evolving consumer tastes, there’s ample opportunity for brands to shine. Read how, by embracing innovation and quality, brands like Border Biscuits are driving growth with new flavours and convenient formats that cater to modern snacking habits.
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Promotional FeaturesHow to deliver personalisation and privacy in customer experience
Personalisation can help brands build that all-important emotional connection with their consumers, but it can also cross the line on privacy. So, how can brands and retailers reconcile the two successfully?
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Promotional FeaturesHow Welsh Government is helping food and drink companies overcome barriers to growth
The food and drink industry offers significant growth opportunities but faces numerous challenges. Find out how Welsh businesses are receiving targeted support to overcome these barriers and continue their development journey.
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Promotional FeaturesHow computer vision is tackling theft and misuse at SCOs
Theft at self-checkout points is a growing challenge, causing significant inventory losses within retail. Discover how visual AI technology ensures profitable and customer friendly-checkout points, without compromising on the convenience these systems provide.
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Promotional FeaturesUnlocking hidden profits: how brands are undervaluing loyalty
Loyalty programmes can struggle to demonstrate clear financial returns due to poor tracking and over-reliance on discounts. Read how data-driven strategies and financial accountability can unlock their full potential.
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Promotional FeaturesRisk vs reward: how brands and retailers can grow without the gamble in 2025
As the food and drink industry moves into 2025, brands and retailers continue to weigh up the opportunities afforded by innovation alongside maintaining a positive sales performance – and it’s a tricky balance to achieve. Discover why careful deliberation and the use of data and technology are vital to ensure sustainable growth.
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Promotional FeaturesHow going greener makes business sense in the retail sector
From offering public electric vehicle charging points to investing in green technology, there are plenty of opportunities for retail businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. Simply getting started is the main challenge.