Buying and supplying insight and analysis – Page 10
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Analysis & FeaturesChina’s African swine fever outbreak pushing up UK pork prices
Prices have also crept up on ham, sausages and fresh pork SKUs in some supermarkets
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British beef back on sale in China after 23 years
It comes more than two decades after a ban was imposed at the height of the BSE crisis
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Listeria explained: how worried should the food industry be?
The FSA warns post-cooking contamination is a ‘major hazard’
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Sainsbury's new Taste the Difference ready meals: own label showcase
To give you an in-depth look at the range, we’ve chosen a selection of the new products and enlisted an expert to give you their thoughts
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Comment & Opinion
Grocery’s newfound food waste skills could benefit the beauty aisle
Waste in the expanding cosmetics category is an increasingly important issue
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Is China's pig ASF outbreak good news for UK exports?
Culling pigs in China has left a global protein gap of 10 million tonnes
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Vita Coco’s push into ‘clean’ energy shows how soft drinks are evolving
Soft drinks today are about far more than providing refreshment; shoppers have multiple need states
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Mrs Hinch: how 'cleanfluencers' are transforming household
What’s behind the Hinch hype? Who’s benefiting from the boom? And which micro-trends should brands and retailers have on their radar if they want to cash in?
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Seven vegan products launching this June: fish-free tuna to plant-based bacon bits
Here’s a rundown of the most innovative plant-based products coming to supermarkets next month
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Raw petfood is on a roll, but health concerns remain
The sector is under scrutiny after researchers produced a report looking at six cases of bTB among domestic cats
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10 food and drink companies boosting their brand by setting up shop at festivals
Setting up shop at a festival isn’t cheap but it can be a goldmine for engagement. Here are 10 brands that have perfected the pitch-up
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The Prompt Payment Code: is it working in food & drink?
How are businesses committed to the voluntary PPC performing?
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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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Nut juice to smokehouse ribs: the biggest vegan launches this May
In this month’s deep dive into new plant-based launches, we’ve got chocolatey treats and meat alternatives galore
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Is Beyond Meat really worth a $3.8bn valuation?
Can the fast-growing US business live up to the hype?
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Coffee prices hit by booming Brazilian production
The commodity market has witnessed a steep drop in coffee prices on the Intercontinental Exchange
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Milk prices falling as spring flush boosts supplies in UK
Fears of post-heatwave shortages failed to materialise, leading supermarkets to lower prices
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Can Allied Bakeries bounce back from loss of Tesco contract?
Allied is confident it can secure new business, but analysts admit it’s a challenging industry
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Sugar concerns, CBD and the rise of the treat mentality: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to soft drinks
Today’s Brits want more than a standard can of sugary pop. Instead, they are open to more adventurous ingredients and premium fare
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How to get your brand in front of buyers
Brands need to be creative to grab time-poor buyers’ attention – or get lost in the background
