Where are they now? Paul Boutinot
From peeling potatoes in his family's Stockport restaurant to building one of the UK's leading wine distributors, Paul Boutinot has spent more than five decades challenging…
Actualité européenne des PGC
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Laser technology could combat deadly fake alcohol
Adelaide University is developing laser-based technology that could identify dangerous chemicals inside unopened spirits bottles The post Laser technology could combat deadly fake…
Grocery inflation edges up as fish prices jump 11.1%
UK supermarket inflation rose to 2.6 per cent in June, up from 2.4 per cent in May, as shoppers faced higher prices across fish, chocolate and fresh fruit. The increase…
Shein’s $50bn valuation in Hong Kong IPO under threat as EU fees hit growth
The fast-fashion retailer is targeting a September listing as new EU charges threaten to weigh on its growth prospects
Ted Baker plots standalone store comeback after two-year absence
Ted Baker is reportedly preparing to reopen standalone stores in the UK as the fashion brand steps up its return to physical retail. It is expected to open its first new…
Shein’s £37bn IPO valuation under pressure as EU crackdown knocks growth
Shein could be forced to accept a lower valuation for its long-awaited Hong Kong float as new European import charges weigh on sales and profits. The online fashion giant is…
Number Sense: Grocers are facing a new reality when it comes to inflation
While government stats show food prices rising at a modest pace, high energy costs and other economic pressures point to a challenging road ahead.
The beverages that scored in the World Cup
Premixed cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages are seeing double-digit percentage sales increases, while domestic beer is facing only a moderate boost.
Ocado struggles with US expansion: new action plan
British online grocery specialist Ocado is seeing its ambitious plans for the U.S. market falter. After two key partners—the U.S. supermarket chain Kroger and the Canadian…
Royal Elizabeth Bond cuts paper with Proof 8
A recently opened whisky warehousing facility in Scotland has taken a digital-first approach from the get-go with Proof 8 The post Royal Elizabeth Bond cuts paper with Proof 8…
WSTA: Welsh DRS on ‘same disastrous path’ as Scotland
A coalition of trade groups is urging the Welsh government to remove glass from its deposit return scheme, which is "doomed to fail" The post WSTA: Welsh DRS on ‘same disastrous…
Australian wine harvest falls to 25-year low
Australia's 2026 wine harvest has dropped to its lowest level in a quarter of a century as weak global demand and extreme weather continue to weigh on the industry. Despite a…