Buyers Brief

Buyer's Brief: Looking At Lupins – Human Or Animal Food?

Nick Peksa examines whether an oft-overlooked protein source could be the next big thing in health and nutrition. This article first appeared in ESM July/A...

Buyer's Brief: Biofuels – Are They Really Sustainable?

While biofuels are often cited as an environmentally-secure alternative to petroleum, the negatives could outweigh the positives. Nick Peksa reports. This...

Buyer's Brief: One Box Doesn’t Fit All

With consumers flocking to e-commerce over the past year, Nick Peksa investigates how the packaging industry is repositioning itself to meet demand. This a...

Buyer's Brief – So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish

With Brexit now a done deal, Nick Peksa investigates what the new protocols between the EU and UK will mean for food and beverage trade. This article first...

Buyer's Brief – Dark Clouds On The Horizon?

After an unprecedented 2020, surely next year is going to see a return to relative normality? Not necessarily, says Nick Peksa of Cost Insights. This artic...

Buyer's Brief: Reducing Risk And A Shift To Local Production

Could COVID-19 act as a catalyst for fundamental changes to food supply chains? Nick Peksa investigates. This article first appeared in ESM Issue 5 2020....

Buyer's Brief – An Unexpected Boost For Orange Juice

While COVID-19 has had a negative impact on several categories, some, such as orange juice, have seen a surge in sales. Nick Peksa examines the knock-on ef...

Buyer's Brief: How To Avoid Panicking In A Global Crisis

As COVID-19 dominates the headlines, Nick Peksa investigates how the outbreak is likely to shape the retail buying environment. Coronavirus will not...