All Comment & Opinion articles – Page 4
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Now the Adjudicator has been rescued, it’s time to turn up the scrutiny on retailers
The agriculture sector has been asking for the code to include non-direct suppliers – in other words, farmers – for years
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Morrisons still has a lot of catching up to do, but its new ads and More makeover is a good start
Morrisons is now at least at the races in terms of loyalty, and its revamped More card has an interesting point of difference
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Why the food industry must play a part in encouraging shared mealtimes
It’s up to businesses, charities, third sector groups, government, policymakers and the wider civil society to play their part, says Dave Dusangh of Mars
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The challenges and rewards of remote working as a startup
There have been many changes since I founded Caleño, a range of tropical non-alcoholic spirits created to bring a Latina fiesta vibe, in 2019
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Lynx’s goat makes the case for Africa
Strongbow’s purple creature is perhaps the most memorable ‘GOAT’ (greatest of all time) in advertising so far, but there’s room for more
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Pressure Cooker: knives out in tangentially cooking-related psychological ordeal
It can’t be easy coming up with new twists on the cooking competition format
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As ministers look to strengthen industry ties, DRS looks dead in the water
Lorna Slater’s bombshell announcement that DRS could bite the dust within 13 days left representatives from companies installing reverse vending machines visibly shaken
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Summit seasonal worker pledge lays bare government rift on immigration
Of the 70 or so industry bigwigs to attend Rishi Sunak’s food summit, many have expressed unexpected feelings of positivity
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Sunak summit is an encouraging start to building UK food security
The government has given clarity and much-needed confidence to farmers and growers, says Minette Batters, NFU president
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Sunak deserves credit for rebuilding relationships with farmers in summit
Sunak has restored simple dignity to the business of government, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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Joining the CPTPP is a gateway to lower food standards
The removal of the 12% tariff on palm oil from Malaysia is a major cause for concern, says Pip Murray, founder of Pip & Nut
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Competition authority’s investigation into grocery prices smells strongly of political motivation
It is hard to imagine the CMA finding anything other than the UK grocery market is one of, if not the most, competitive in the world
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How Tesco has upped its game with Food Love Stories
The wizards at advertising agency BBH and the marketing team at Tesco have been hitting the spot again and again with their recent ads, says Jon Evans, chief customer officer at System1
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What’s to like about Sharon White’s plan for JLP?
The JLP council voted overwhelmingly to back Sharon White and her plans. Here’s why
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In a difficult week for supermarket chairs Sharon White is safe for now
The JLP chairman comfortably survived a vote of confidence but she cannot afford to relax
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Will Rishi Sunak’s ‘cakeist’ summit manage to keep all parties satisfied?
On the one hand, Sunak wants to know how to support endangered British farmers. On the other, he wants to get food price inflation down
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Frosty Jack’s has handy solution to brand ambassador problem
It’s tricky to market ‘cheap booze’, but Frosty Jack’s has come up with an ingenious approach
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Mad Women: talking heads doc looks at advertising’s sexist history
Shockingly sexist jingles were common in the era before women actually got involved in admaking
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How crowdfunding is breaking down barriers for startups
Not only is it a way to raise funding, but also to raise awareness and build an impassioned community of investors who want to talk about your company
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Businesses must act now to avoid a future with no food
Food companies must wake up to the challenge of nature loss, says Dragons’ Den star and RSPB ambassador Deborah Meaden