Lindt Cuts Sales Forecast As Higher Chocolate Prices, Heatwave Dampen Demand
Lindt & Sprüngli has cut its 2026 organic growth forecast for the second time this year, citing subdued consumer sentiment.
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Food inflation eases to 2.5% as promotions temper grocery price rises
Food price inflation slowed in September as supermarket promotions helped bring down the cost of meat and dairy. According to the latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index, food inflation…
Food and Drink Wholesale UK warns warehouse tax could push up prices
Food and Drink Wholesale UK, the British Retail Consortium and a host of retailers are concerned that plans to increase taxes on large warehouses could push up food prices, and…
Grocery inflation is primed to rise
Elevated fuel costs could soon wear down food companies that have so far kept price increases contained, industry experts said at an FMI briefing.
General Mills prioritizes innovation following recent price cuts
The Cheerios maker is trying to make its products stand out with protein, clean labels and other consumer trends.
McDonald’s ramps up chicken push as beef costs soar
McDonald’s is ramping up its focus on chicken as soaring beef prices and weaker customer traffic pile pressure on its core burger business. The fast-food giant has set a target…
Dutch Government Proposals Raise Concerns Over Grocery Prices – FNLI
The FNLI has raised concerns over policy measures announced by the government on Budget Day that will affect the food industry.
The long tail of El Niño: Why might the food inflation calm be coming to an end?
Imagine stepping into your local supermarket for the weekly shop, only to be met with shortages from the fruit and vegetable aisle to the tea and coffee shelves. That is not yet…
French Propose Minimum Basket Of Healthy Food At Cost Price
Parliamentarians in France have proposed legislation that would require supermarkets to offer a range of at least 80 healthy food products at reduced profi...
Brazil harvest key to sugar prices as trade balance outlook tightens
Concerns over the outlook for supply have pushed up sugar prices in recent weeks. Industry watchers will be watching Brazil’s harvest closely. The post Brazil harvest key to sugar…
UK Food Price Inflation Could Hit Nearly 7% In 2027
British food price inflation will reach up to 3.9% this year and nearly 7% in 2027, a prominent grocery industry researcher said.
DATA: food inflation could hit 6.6% in 2027
Food inflation is set to soar next year, as extreme weather, rising input costs and supply chain disruption puts renewed pressure on grocery prices, according to the Institute of…