All analysis & features articles – Page 4
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Chili Maven's communities helped it bring a taste of Mexico to the UK
Chili Maven has made a success of salsa macha and mole lines previously unfamiliar to British palates
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Analysis & FeaturesFood and drink reacts as border checks on EU exports scrapped
The government has reached a 12-year deal that will grant fishing access for EU boats into British waters, with ministers also having nailed down a reduction in checks on food exports to the bloc in return
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Analysis & FeaturesWill UK producers benefit from trade deal with the US?
Keir Starmer’s ‘historic’ US deal may be more about avoiding tariff chaos than pushing exports. So what’s in it for the food industry?
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Analysis & FeaturesWho are the private equity firms in the race to snap up Poundland?
What are the credentials of Endless, Hilco, Modella, Gordon Brothers and Alteri?
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Analysis & FeaturesIn pictures: A glimpse into Sainsbury’s future
Sainsbury’s has kicked off its biggest investment in new stores for a decade. A tour of its Kiln Lane store in Epsom reveals a focus on food-to-go, mission-based shopping and design changes
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Analysis & FeaturesFirst look: inside Asda’s new standalone George store
Ahead of its grand opening on Saturday 10 May, The Grocer takes a look inside Asda’s new standalone George store, based at Crown Point Retail Park in Leeds
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat do new sugar tax thresholds mean for drinks suppliers?
The soft drinks sugar levy threshold has been lowered, leaving suppliers feeling victimised. What impact will the changes have?
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Analysis & FeaturesMarks & Spencer cyberattack: the reasons, damage and lessons
As Scattered Spider – a hacking gang of ‘mostly teenagers’ – is linked to the M&S cyberattack, what’s at stake, and what options does it have?
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Tesco resurrect interest in scaled-up refill & reuse?
Tesco has joined a new industry panel with GoUnpackaged
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy so many food startups fail and what founders learn
No one wants to talk about the possibility of failure. But there is much to learn from the entrepreneurs who risked it all and didn’t come out on top
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Analysis & FeaturesInside THG’s content creation space where AI meets human artistry
THG Studios’ site near Manchester Airport is a mecca for photoshoots, podcast recording and social content creation. The technology promises ‘controllable’ campaigns with impact
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s Asda Price? Reality of Asda rollback return is unclear
The return of Asda’s Rollbacks wiped over £4bn off the value of Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S. But is it rowing back on its Rollback programme?
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Deliveroo’s white label offer tempt supermarkets?
Deliveroo Express is set to rival an established Uber Eats service
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Analysis & FeaturesBuyer’s Guide: How AI is transforming in-store operations
AI applications have already taken hold across grocery retail, monitoring stock levels, boosting service and cutting shrinkage. Which tech is working best?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s fuelling the rise of Asian supermarkets in the UK?
Demand for Asian cuisine in the UK seems to know no bounds. Retailers including Oseyo and Longdan are embarking on ambitious expansion plans
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Home Bargains is proving king of the variety discounters
Home Bargains has become something of an anomaly in a variety discount sector where rivals are suffering. So what is it doing better?
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Analysis & FeaturesFodder: the North Yorkshire food hall putting local produce first
Fodder – Great Yorkshire Food Hall reopened last month with a modern look designed to better highlight local produce
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Analysis & FeaturesCan B Corp’s updated standards address credibility concerns?
B Lab’s update to standards outlines seven key areas for companies to address. Has it done enough to ward off ‘greenwashing’ accusations?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow food & drink brands come together with music festivals
UK music festivals now offer a host of high-end food and drink options and imaginative activations. So how are the most successful partnerships conceived and executed?
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Analysis & FeaturesWill tariffs cause spirits brands to regret their bet on geographical indicators?
Protected geographical indicators have underpinned premiumisation in spirits, but cause headaches in a deglobalised environment