Food-to-go sector to see huge growth by 2023

Food-to-go sector to see huge growth by 2023

The UK’s food-to-go sector is set to grow at twice the rate of overall grocery retail, with research organisation IGD predicting the channel to grow to £22.8bn by 2023. The predicted growth of £22.8bn by 2023 is up from a £17.8bn growth in 2018. Food-to-go research...
Co-op experiences fastest rate of growth in seven years

Co-op experiences fastest rate of growth in seven years

With the growth of branded products and the summer sunshine helping sales, Co-op is experiencing its fastest rate of growth in nearly seven years, according to the latest grocery market share figures. Published for the 12 weeks to 12th August 2018, Kantar Worldpanel...
Investigation launched for Sainsbury’s/Asda merger

Investigation launched for Sainsbury’s/Asda merger

The formal investigation into the Sainsbury’s/Asda merger by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has now begun, following speculation that hundreds of stores are set to close. Since the announcement of the merger on 30th April, the CMA has been gathering the...
Egg producers urge retailers to increase prices

Egg producers urge retailers to increase prices

Free range egg producers are calling for an immediate price increase from retailers as the cost of feed continues to rise. Dry weather has caused poor crop yields across Europe’s major wheat-growing countries and the knock-on effect is being felt by egg producers with...