Europe’s Heatwave Is Testing Supermarket Refrigeration Resilience
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Destination retail drives growth in solutions and experiences at the Autumn Fair and GLEE
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From field to flavour: Aberargie set to release two new whiskies exploring the influence of barley
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[Interview] How the Fairtrade label strengthens climate resilience
In the context of climate change, artificial intelligence, and stricter European legislation, Fairtrade is positioning itself as a full-fledged value chain partner for retailers…
Could chilled reds be a premium move?
As luxury store Fortnum & Mason curates a chilled reds collection to meet the viral trend, senior wine buyer Edwina Watson tells Sarah Neish why drinking reds cool "still feels…
Retailers urged to see DRS as a ‘commercial opportunity’
EcoVend managing director Travis Way says there are compelling reasons for retailers to install a reverse vending machine voluntarily
Pho launches exclusive Pink Sriracha across UK restaurants
Vietnamese street food chain Pho has partnered with condiment brand SABZU to launch a pink sriracha sauce exclusively across its UK restaurants. The limited-edition sauce is…
UK Food And Drink Exports Plummet As Trade Deficit Widens – FDF
UK food and drink manufacturers are losing ground both at home and abroad, as exports dropped to near-decade lows in Q2 2026.
Iceland and Olio save 10m surplus meals from waste
Iceland and food-sharing app Olio have redistributed more than 10 million meals’ worth of surplus food, since launching their redistribution partnership in 2022. Surplus food from…
Coca-Cola’s namesake soda won big at the World Cup
CEO Henrique Braun said the 5% volume increase, the brand’s largest in nearly 20 years, reflects how the beverage giant is using innovation and market insights to drive growth.
‘Bean appetite’: How Jelly Belly is positioning itself as a luxury candy
Ferrara is framing the jelly bean as an alternative to high-end chocolate, which has become a thriving category as consumers flock to premium offerings.
Even Hermès feels the turmoil in China and the Middle East
Hermès managed to grow again in the first half of the year, but even the flagship of the luxury sector is struggling with a stagnant Chinese market and lower spending in the…