Shopping baskets shrink as consumers spend less on groceries
NielsenIQ has released its Total Till data for the four weeks ending 17th May 2025, finding that sales growth had decreased to 3% from the previous month’s 9.6%.
Macphie invests £100k in Dubai expansion
Scottish ingredients manufacturer Macphie has unveiled plans to open a Customer Centre in Dubai as part of its expansion into the Middle Eastern market.
M&S to create over 550 jobs with new food store investments
UK retailer Marks & Spencer plans to open 12 new stores, which it said would create over 550 new jobs.
Grocery inflation rises to 4.1%
According to market research firm Kantar’s supermarket share update, grocery inflation was at its highest rate in over a year.
Saputo Dairy UK secures a Royal Warrant
Saputo Dairy UK was granted a Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King, having previously held a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for more than 20 years.
Tate & Lyle achieves “robust” full year performance
In its full year results, food supplier Tate & Lyle reported a 4% increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation.
