Carina Perkins
Carina Perkins is The Grocer’s buying & supplying editor, and oversees print and online coverage of issues across the supply chain including sourcing, new product development, branding, marketing and advertising.
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- 01293 610240
- Email:
- carina.perkins@thegrocer.co.uk
Analysis & FeaturesHalloumi prices increased after warnings of shortages
Tesco was the latest supermarket to hike prices, after Asda, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s
- News
Danish Crown sees benefits of boost in pork exports to China
Danish Crown pointed to the ‘unprecedented recovery’ in the pork market in recent months
- Analysis & Features
US corn belt storms set to hike maize prices
The Midwestern states that dominate US corn production have been hit by flooding and rainfall, which delayed planting
- News
Pret a Manger acquires rival Eat to expand Veggie Pret estate
The acquisition will see Pret gain another 90 stores across the UK
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Pret a Manger appoints three new non-executive directors to board
Food safety advisor Tim Smith is among the new appointments
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Food and drink manufacturers taking longer on payments than retailers
Analysis by The Grocer found some of the UK’s biggest food and drink companies have longer payment terms and are more likely to pay late
- Analysis & Features
The Prompt Payment Code: is it working in food & drink?
How are businesses committed to the voluntary PPC performing?
- Analysis & Features
Decline in big brand deals means shoppers save less
Most of the UK’s top 10 biggest-promoting brands are offering lower average savings on featured space promotions
- Comment & Opinion
Veggie burger or veggie disc? Why the EU proposals miss the point
New legislation could ban the use of ‘meaty’ terms such as burgers for use on plant-based alternatives. But no amount of label changes will stop the rise of plant-based
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Sandwich makers hit out at FSA full ingredient labelling calls
The FSA board has backed mandatory full ingredient labelling on pre-packed for direct sale foods (PPDS)
- Analysis & Features
Pret's allergen overhaul: do its changes go far enough?
Pret’s ‘five-point allergen plan’ puts it ahead of the competition. But is it enough to keep consumers safe?
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FSA to gather data on allergic reactions in pubs and cafés
The new FSA-led reporting mechanism would help it to ‘more quickly identify food businesses that may have served unsafe food’
- Analysis & Features
Milk prices falling as spring flush boosts supplies in UK
Fears of post-heatwave shortages failed to materialise, leading supermarkets to lower prices
- Comment & Opinion
Pret has emerged as a pioneer on allergy labelling
Pret is taking steps to ensure more people can enjoy its food without worry
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Pret begins rollout of full ingredient labelling nationwide
The chain has also unveiled a a new “Five Point Allergy Plan” aimed at tackling some of the issues faced by customers with allergies
- Analysis & Features
Tight lamb supplies boost prices - but deals are up too
Lamb supplies are continuing to feel the impact of 2018’s Beast from the East
- Comment & Opinion
Post-Brexit trading future for UK food & drink is looking bleak
MPs will enjoy their Easter holidays having made no progress on Brexit
- News
Brexit uncertainty slows UK exports of barley
It comes as Theresa May secured a Brexit extension of 31 October from the EU
- Analysis & Features
UK wheat crop recovery set to drive down prices
UK wheat futures have already fallen “quite considerably” from the highs seen last summer
- Analysis & Features
Confectionery promotions rocket across the mults
Ambient confectionery accounted for almost 15% of -featured space promotions in the major supermarkets last month
