All articles by Rachel Graham
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Comment & OpinionWill GLP-1 drugs change wellness the same way they’ve changed grocery?
Holland & Barrett predicts 2026 will bring ‘a significant trend towards comprehensive wellness packages’
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy is African food still awaiting its moment to shine?
African culture is making a big impact in the UK, so why isn’t African food? Brands predict we could be at the start of a curve that sees the likes of jollof rice, moi moi and akara make inroads on to British plates
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NewsMedia Bites 22 July: climate impacts food prices, own label, Kraft Heinz
Food prices across the world are being impacted by a series of extreme weather events linked to climate change, warns the Financial Times
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NewsAldi unveils festival nail art featuring Nordpak and baked beans
The supermarket has partnered with nail artist and Instagram creator Sophie Parkinson to create a collection of intricate 3D manicures showcasing miniature versions of Aldi favourites
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NewsMedia Bites 19 June: Graze, EU investigations, John Lewis, G&Ts
Unilever is exploring the sale of healthy snakcing brand Graze
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Category ReportSink or swim? Trends in oils 2025
Brits have scratched olive oil off their shopping lists and switched to cheaper cooking oils as prices have hit record highs. Now they’re levelling off, how can retailers and suppliers tempt shoppers back?
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NewsMedia Bites 15 April: US-UK trade deal, Nivea, olive oil and wages
US vice-president JD Vance said there was a “good chance” a trade deal could be reached with the UK
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NewsMedia Bites 1 April: Harrods, Post Office, Yum Brands
Late former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed was the subject of reports of sexual abuse following his death last year
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Comment & OpinionPranks, accessories and NPD: grocery makes April fools of us
From accessories that pair perfectly with brands to spoof announcements and the inevitable slew of out-there NPD, there’s no shortage of ingenuity to admire
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NewsMedia Bites 31 March: Primark, M&S in the north west, Asda, DP World
In high street news, many outlets pounced on the story that Primark boss Paul Marchant has resigned
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Analysis & FeaturesHow fmcg’s power couples disrupt business and hold down relationships
Launching a business together can put a strain on relationships – but these happy Valentine’s couples are living and working together to great effect
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NewsMedia Bites 12 September: High streets, WH Smith, Post Office, Starbucks
Closures by chemist, pub and bank chains led to almost 2,300 more empty stores on high streets
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NewsMedia Bites 6 September: Labelling, Asda, croissants
The British Heart Foundation has proposed banning junk food brands from sponsoring sporting events
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NewsMedia Bites 5 September: Glen’s, Johnson & Johnson, M&S, Amazon
The Food Standards Agency has warned of fake bottles of Glen’s Vodka
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NewsMedia Bites 4 September: John Lewis, thefts, antibiotic resistance
John Lewis is getting down to business on its housebuilding programme
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NewsMedia Bites 3 September: Harrods, Aldi, students
The accounts for Harrods’ year to February 2024 are in
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NewsMedia Bites 2 September: Iceland, M&S, Post Office
Iceland’s executive chairman is calling for new laws to allow publiishing of thieves’ images
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NewsMedia Bites 30 August: Sainsbury’s/Homebase, shoplifting, four-day work week
Sainsbury’s is planning to snap up 10 Homebase stores in a move that could creat 1,000 jobs
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NewsMedia Bites 29 August: Wetherspoons, fuel, tobacco off the shelves
Wetherspoons has hit back at calls for a limit on drinks purchases in airports
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Comment & OpinionHow sizzling and slurping are dividing food marketing
Hands up. Who likes the sound of others chewing? Food ads can’t escape the trend