Mackerel shortage pushes supermarkets towards Chilean alternative
UK supermarkets are increasingly turning to Chilean jack mackerel for some tinned fish ranges as falling Atlantic mackerel stocks put pressure on supplies and sustainability…
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Nestle CEO Blames Higher Prices On Middle East Conflict
Nestle is raising prices, reformulating products and cutting items consumers are unwilling to pay more for as it tackles higher costs.
AI Model Identifies Plant Proteins To Accelerate Innovation
An AI model developed at the University of Leeds has identified nearly 800 plant proteins that can act as emulsifiers.
Polish Grocer Żabka Achieves 13,000-Store Milestone
Poland’s grocery retailer Żabka has crossed the 13,000-store threshold, opening a flagship two-level location in Warsaw’s Wars Sawa Junior depa...
IMF Says Global Growth On Track To Reach 3% In 2026
The IMF said the global economy had weathered the energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East better than feared.
German Consumer Sentiment Remains Weak In September
German consumer confidence improved slightly in September 2026, with consumer sentiment remaining weak overall.
Lidl Spain To Open And Refurbish Stores Following €10m Investment
Lidl Spain will open a new store in Barcelona and two refurbished ones in Madrid and Galicia, after a €10+ million investment.
Saks who? Bloomingdale’s hits sales volume record
As Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus work on their post-bankruptcy turnarounds, Macy’s Inc.’s upscale department store is taking market share.
Grocers have made 14 CEO changes so far in 2026
While most of the announced chief executive changes are internal hires, several supermarkets have named leaders with global experience.
Auchan Poland Completes Transition To 100% Cage-Free Fresh Eggs
Auchan Poland phased out cage-produced eggs at the start of September, concluding a commitment it initiated nearly a decade ago.
Boston Beer hires tech-savvy CMO to hone data-driven marketing
Allison Stransky will join the Samuel Adams owner from Samsung Electronics America, where she’s focused on applications of big data and AI.
Taking The Biscuit – McVitie’s Targets €1.1bn With Chinese Expansion
British brand McVitie’s is moving beyond its traditional biscuit roots, launching a localised snacking strategy in China.