Freepik
The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called on the government to review regulations and improve the country’s recycling infrastructure to help reduce costs for the consumer amid soaring […]
Thu 21/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
John K. Thorne/Public domain
UK supermarkets saw their market value drop significantly last Wednesday due to rising costs and shifts in consumer habits. However, it was online specialist Ocado that was hit hardest, with […]
Thu 21/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
USDA
Grocery prices in the US have been increasing at an accelerating pace since April 2021. In March 2022, grocery prices were up 11% from the previous year – in February […]
Tue 19/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
TESCO
UK retail giant Tesco has emerged from the pandemic with operating profits up 65%. However, Tesco warns that current-year earnings could fall as inflationary pressures and the cost of living […]
Mon 18/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Mercabarna
Spain’s fruit and vegetable sector has warned that costs must be passed on to consumers in order to remain viable, as sanctions against Russia and the depreciation of the ruble […]
Mon 18/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Photo: LIDL GB
In the face of container shortages and port congestion, Lidl has become the latest major organisation to launch its own shipping line. According to Maritime Executive, Lidl plans to start […]
Wed 13/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
ExCeL London
Shoptalk, the leading US conference for the retail, food and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industries, has announced its global expansion with the relaunch of Shoptalk Europe. Taking place at […]
Wed 06/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Perekrestok
Apples, oranges, cucumber and carrot became the leaders of express delivery purchases in March 2022, stated Evgeniy Tchetchetkin, Director for omni-channel business of Perekrestok brand. The research was carried out […]
Fri 01/04/2022 by Natalia Bamatova
Covirán
Spanish retailer Covirán continues to expand its network of local store, with seven new neighbourhood supermarkets opening in February alone, six in Spain in Andalusia, the Basque Country and Catalonia, […]
Tue 22/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
KANTAR
Like in many countries since the pandemic began, Spain has seen a fall in the frequency in purchases and stiffer competition. César Valencoso, director of Insights and FMCG expert at […]
Wed 16/03/2022 by RICHARD WILKINSON
Asda
Asda has unveiled plans to overtake Sainsbury’s as the UK second-largest supermarket chain, behind Tesco. Speaking to The Sunday Times, owner Mohsin Issa said: “We are happy to commit whatever […]
Wed 16/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
