Jun 28, 2018 | Food Packing, News, Retailing
With plastic reduction currently a hot topic in food, a mobile supermarket aisle stocked exclusively with plastic-free products is set to tour Europe. The mobile aisle offers an idea of what the retailers of the future could look like and is currently on display at a...
Jun 27, 2018 | News, Retailing
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the next phase of its future strategy, and confirmed that five Waitrose stores will be closing. The next phase of its strategy is designed to develop and strengthen the whole business. The reason behind the closures is said to...
Jun 27, 2018 | News, Retailing
Baxters Food Group has promoted John McMullen to the role of CEO for its European Strategic Business Unit following his appointment as interim CEO in November 2017. With 25 years’ experience in the food and drink sector, John is said to bring a wealth of knowledge to...
Jun 26, 2018 | News, Retailing
According to the latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, Britain’s grocery sector has now witnessed two years of continuous growth. Published for the 12 weeks to 17 June 2018, the data shows that supermarket sales have risen for 25 consecutive...
Jun 25, 2018 | Confectionery, News, Retailing, Sugar, Training and Education
Part two of the Government’s childhood obesity plan has been announced, which hopes to halve the number of obese children by 2030. The details have been unveiled by Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Building on the first chapter of the childhood obesity...
Jun 22, 2018 | News, Retailing
Research suggests supermarkets are removing some product lines in order to compete with “more streamlined, efficient” discount retailers. According to Supply Chain and Logistics Consultancy (SCALA), many large retailers are attempting, in part, to adopt a simpler and...
