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Plastic free supermarket aisle predicts changes in retail

Jun 28, 2018

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...

Waitrose announces the disposal of stores

Jun 27, 2018

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...

John McMullen promoted to European CEO of Baxters Food Group

Jun 27, 2018

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...

Britain’s grocery sector sees two years of growth

Jun 26, 2018

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...

New measures announced to halve childhood obesity by 2030

Jun 25, 2018

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...

GMB calls on Government to intervene in CO2 shortage

Jun 25, 2018

GMB, the energy union, is calling on the Government to intervene in the CO2 supply chain concern to protect UK interests. A shortage in food-grade carbon dioxide is currently causing issues for the UK food and drink industry. GMB has said that the CO2 supply news is...

Supermarkets reducing product lines to compete with discounters

Jun 22, 2018

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...