All analysis & features articles – Page 10
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can fmcg address its green skills and knowledge gap?
Chief sustainability officer roles have multiplied in recent years. But as scrutiny grows over green claims and principles, a huge knowledge gap is emerging across the wider team
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can the food industry clean up our rivers?
The public’s ire over river pollution may be directed at the water companies, but how long before it turns to agricultural businesses, the biggest polluters?
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Analysis & FeaturesGlobal flavours, premium food to go, chocolicious: Bidfood 2025 trends revealed
Despite British consumers still feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis, out-of-home forecasts suggest diners are ready to flock back to comfort and affordable luxury in 2025
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Analysis & FeaturesThe battle for the soul of extended producer responsibility
After many delays, rows and u-turns, the government’s EPR scheme is approaching the starting line. But the battle for control of the system rages on
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Analysis & FeaturesIs genetic crop engineering the key to climate-resilient agriculture?
With backing from Labour, precision bred crops could be on their way to UK farms. But the complex issue divides both the industry and the public
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Company Shop was turned around
After Company Shop Group was acquired by Biffa it started losing money. But a dramatic turnaround has been achieved by helping its members and its suppliers
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Analysis & FeaturesWrap’s Sebastian Munden on sustainability’s ‘competitive advantage’
The Grocer’s guest editor and Wrap chair on the ‘competitive advantage’ of sustainability, and ‘unintentional greenwashing’
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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C Global 50: how have fmcg giants fared in yet another stormy year?
The major multinationals saw sluggish growth in a turbulent 2023 and, despite falling inflation, are struggling to regain momentum
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Analysis & FeaturesThe troubling foodie challenges fuelled by social media
Going viral on social media is often a boon for brands – but what if the product is being used in a dangerous ‘challenge’? How can brands combat fmcg fallacies online and keep consumers safe?
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Analysis & FeaturesPembrokeshire Creamery: a new dawn for Welsh milk supply?
After a series of failures for the local market, Pembrokeshire Creamery wants to make sure Wales can again process its own supply. Big contracts and big capacity goals are in place
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Analysis & FeaturesWho holds the power in UK dairy?
UK dairy has become ‘more polarised towards the bigger players’ over the past five years. Here’s a look at the 15 biggest and how they’ve risen to the top
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Analysis & FeaturesAs supermarkets top FTSE 100 ranking for charity giving, how are other food & drink operators doing?
Report on charity giving defies accusations of supermarket greed
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Analysis & FeaturesLoyalty boost: what did we learn from the Co-op’s results?
Co-op’s half-year results show a business boosted by member discounts and delivered sales – but wholesale is struggling
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy is Unilever selling its ice cream business?
Unilever wants to spin off its £7bn-sales global ice cream business. Why? Who wants to buy it? And will it work?
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Analysis & FeaturesCreative challenge: next-gen packaging ideas to liven up dairy
We challenged agencies to create packaging fit for the future. Ideas ranged from a refillable ice cream carton to a seaweed-based butter wrapper
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the dairy category is getting fit for the future
Dairy is shaping up for success with a series of major strategic deals, buoyed by slowing inflation and stabilising costs
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Analysis & FeaturesRoast Mutton: the butcher’s built on a passion for local
Butcher of the year in the 2024 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards, Roast Mutton sells high-quality meat that is farmed and slaughtered within the local area
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the junk food ad ban mean for marketeers?
Food businesses have been somewhat quiet over ad restriction plans. Are they accepting them? Or seeing ways around them?
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Analysis & FeaturesAs exposés pile up, how can salmon welfare be improved?
Campaigners say aquaculture system enables ‘systemic suffering’
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy specialist retailers and suppliers attend the Farm Shop & Deli Show
More listings, better customer relationships and meaningful feedback are just a few reasons businesses exhibit