All Ramadan articles – Page 2
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Analysis & FeaturesDiversity: 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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NewsCity snapshot: Profits evaporate at Vimto owner Nichols in face of Covid crisis
Vimto maker Nichols has experienced a dramatic slump in sales and profits as it faced the “unequalled challenges” presented by the Covid pandemic. Plus, fierce competition keeps food inflation in check, according to the latest BRC-Nielsen shop price index for February. There are also trading updates from DS Smith and Smiths News.
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NewsCity snapshot: Profits lose fizz at Irn-Bru maker AG Barr as lockdown hurts hospitality sales
The shutdown of the hospitality sector during the first coronavirus lockdown in March hit the Irn-Bru maker
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Grocer 33Asda takes first Grocer 33 win of the pandemic on bank holiday
Our shopper endured a long queue outside but the Hulme store helped Asda claim its first victory of the crisis
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NewsWaitrose sees 8% sales hike as John Lewis faces slump
Chairman Sharon White is take a 20% pay cut on her £990,000 annual salary
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NewsMorrisons to launch ‘Ramadan Essentials Box’ service for Muslims
Food parcels will be delivered direct to customers’ doorsteps, with the retailer offering next-day delivery
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NewsCity snapshot: Adnams beer volumes beat market but losses rise
Adnams has reported beer volumes ahead of the market for the first six months of the year, but losses rose on increased costs and falling value sales. Plus all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Analysis & FeaturesRollercoaster year for olive oil prices
Olive oil harvests have bounced back this year after tough conditions in 2016/17
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InterviewsHow Nichols boss Marnie Millard gives Vimto its vigour
The Nichols CEO has overseen booming sales for the Vimto brand, keeping it ahead of sugar reduction legislation
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Category ReportMashing spuds: rice & noodles category report 2018
As Brits fall out of love with potatoes, sales of rice & noodles are booming
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Category ReportCreepy chic: Halloween category report 2018
Hip young things are spending growing amounts on dressing to kill at ghoulish gatherings every October - and fmcg wants in on the action.
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Comment & OpinionBranding must move on from cultural appropriation tropes
Grocer reporter Rachel Graham warns brands tread a fine line between cultural appreciation and appropriation
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Analysis & FeaturesStrawberry bargains set to become a thing of the past
Shoppers will face higher prices for the fruit next season, experts warn
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NewsShortages and Ramadan demand set to hike watermelon prices
Warm temperatures in the UK have increased demand for the fruit
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Category ReportHere comes the sunflower: oils category report 2018
An extra 4.4 million litres of sunflower oil were sold in the past year – an 8.4% rise
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NewsWhitbread announces Costa spin-off plan
Whitbread has announced its intention to demerge Costa following pressure from activist American investors.
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Analysis & FeaturesPalm oil prices fall as production rebounds
Palm oil was this week trading near 2,4000 Malaysian ringgit (£463) a tonne
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Analysis & FeaturesRice, noodles & pasta: rice & noodle players defy low-carb fad
Ask any health blogger, and they’ll tell you carbs should be shunned
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Category ReportMexico's on the money: world foods category report 2017
Mexicana is going mainstream, with Brits eating 6.3 million more tortillas. But what will be the next big cuisine?
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Rice & Noodles: 12 August
Britain’s biggest rice and noodle brands are under pressure as retailers ramp up their own label offerings. Which retailers are driving this and how? How are brands looking to fight back?