Complaint against BuzzBallz’s marketing installation upheld
A complaint against ready-to-drink cocktail firm BuzzBallz for promotional activity with a branded vending machine on London’s South Bank has been upheld by the alcohol industry’s…
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Edeka Launches Agroforestry Project At Five German Farms
Edeka has launched an agroforestry pilot project at five farms in Germany to support sustainable agriculture and enhance biodiversity.
BRC warns Guaranteed Hours reforms could increase retail costs
The measures form part of the Employment Rights Act 2025, intended to confront what the government has described as a ““one-sided flexibility” in the labour market
Morrisons debt hits £7.52bn following takeover
Supermarket balance sheet weighed down by fresh lease liabilities and mounting preference share obligations
Morrisons debt pile swells to £7.5bn as lease liabilities climb
Morrisons’ debt pile has climbed to £7.52bn as rising lease liabilities and preference share obligations weighed on the supermarket’s balance sheet. Net debt at Market Topco, the…
UK food inflation defies forecasts as supermarket price war keeps lid on rises
UK food inflation has remained significantly lower than expected as fierce supermarket competition and shoppers’ resistance to higher prices force grocers and suppliers to absorb…
Ottolenghi launches extra virgin olive oil at Waitrose
Ottolenghi has partnered with Citizens of Soil to launch its first extra virgin olive oil exclusively at Waitrose. The olive oil landed at the supermarket retailer on 10 August…
Maersk Q2 Profit Surges Past Forecasts, Raises Outlook For Second Time This Year
Maersk smashed profit forecasts and raised its full-year earnings guidance for a second time this year due to higher freight rates.
How Hot Drinks Are Staying Cool
Fresh flavours and functional options are helping tea and coffee to stay hot – and cool. Jimmy Nicholls reports.
Brazil’s GPA Reports 7% Q2 Revenue Drop Amid Restructuring
Brazilian grocery retailer GPA has reported that total sales for the second quarter of its 2026 financial year fell by 7.0%.
Consum Invests €7.9m In Electronic Shelf Labels For Fresh Produce
Spanish cooperative Consum has outfitted the fresh-produce sections across its 500+ stores with dynamic electronic shelf labels.