Is moving to Manchester for work a good idea?

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Looking for a new role in a buzzing region? Here’s why moving to Manchester could be right for you, whether you’re relocating for your career or just need a change… Manchester is a vibrant city that’s bursting with opportunities, innovation, creativity, and a world-class food and drinks scene. If you’re a consumer product (or any
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Your inclusive recruitment checklist for 2024

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Everything you need to know to make your recruitment more inclusive, from the big benefits to our inclusive recruitment checklist… Despite DE&I being a major draw for professionals across the consumer product sector and beyond, it’s still something that organisations are struggling to implement effectively within their hiring process. This inclusive recruitment guide will tell
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Boost brand positioning with 2023’s top 5 consumer trends

Boost brand positioning with 2023’s top 5 consumer trends
The biggest and most influential consumer trends have been revealed – here’s how your brand can take full advantage. If you want to stay one step ahead of changing consumer trends, the findings from the recent FlavourVision® report are a must-read. Want to bring big benefits to your business? Here’s everything you need to know:
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Which RTD cocktails are driving the ready-to-drink boom?

Which RTD cocktails are driving the ready-to-drink boom?
Cocktails-made-easy is one of the biggest drinks trends of 2023 – so let’s take a look at the brands driving the RTD cocktails boom. Opportunities to enjoy an al fresco cocktail or two have been thin on the ground so far this year. But, despite the summer weather not being quite what we’d all hoped,
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4 planet-friendly sustainable packaging breakthroughs

4 planet-friendly sustainable packaging breakthroughs
Sustainability is now a necessity rather than a choice – particularly in the consumer product sector. Consumer product brands of all sizes are striving to hit key environmental targets and meet changing consumer expectations. One key trend we’ve seen as a result is a shift towards more sustainable packaging. And, so far in 2023, there
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Revealing the unexpected stars of the soft drinks surge

Soft drinks sales: the unexpected stars of the soft drinks surge
Is your go-to soft drink one of the top sellers? Soft drinks sales have skyrocketed recently. But what’s the best performer in this constantly climbing category? If (like our consumer product advocates) you’re a loud and proud soft drink enthusiast, here’s all the inside info you need to know: The soft drinks sales surge Which
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Ranked: the UK’s best supermarket loyalty scheme

Ranked: the best supermarket loyalty scheme, from Tesco to Lidl
With value at the very top of the typical consumer’s priority list, retailers have been competing for the title of the UK’s best supermarket loyalty scheme. But which has come out on top? I think it’s fair to say that we know a thing or two about supermarkets. And we’ve been watching closely as the
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Size matters: UK’s cheapest supermarket depends on basket size

Size matters: UK’s cheapest supermarket depends on basket size
Consumers are on the lookout for the best supermarket bargains. But, as it turns out, the UK’s cheapest supermarket depends on how big your basket is. There’s been a big shakeup within the grocery sector this past year. From Aldi overtaking Morrisons in the battle for the ‘Big Four’ to supermarket sustainability initiatives, it’s been
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The top 10 UK grocery brands have been revealed: did your favourite make the cut?

The top 10 UK brands have been revealed: did your favourite make the cut?
In a year full of setbacks and financial strains, certain superbrands have still achieved sales success. Is your favourite in the list of the top 10 UK brands? Let’s break down… What are Britain’s top 10 grocery brands? The trends driving brand value. Opportunities for 2023 business growth. If you’re looking for more than just
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The UK favourite supermarket revealed: do you shop there?

The UK favourite supermarket revealed: Do you shop at Aldi, Tesco, Asda, or Sainsbury's?
What do British consumers value most in their weekly shop? Recent polling from YouGov has revealed the UK favourite supermarket – and offered valuable insights into changing consumer habits. What is the UK favourite supermarket? The British public has spoken… Now, it’s official. The most popular supermarket chain in the UK is (drumroll please): Aldi!
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How are consumer goods firms making manufacturing more sustainable?

How are consumer goods firms making manufacturing more sustainable?
UK manufacturing emissions have more than halved over the last 30 years, but the sector is a long way off net zero… What are manufacturers in the consumer goods world doing to reduce their carbon footprint? Manufacturing is a key driver of the UK economy. However, it is a sector that relies on processes that
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