Illegal tobacco costs UK £1.7bn in lost tax revenue
The figures come from HMRC's Measuring Tax Gaps report, which estimates revenue lost across sectors including beer, spirits, tobacco and fuel
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Nexira acquires Keragum
The acquisition consolidates Nexira’s position in the global market for natural hydrocolloids and carob.
Retailers offered £2,000 cash incentive to join Morrisons Daily
The incentive was announced at Morrisons’ annual franchise conference, where it confirmed plans to open hundreds more franchise stores
Foodiz Déli mise sur le format avec le lancement de Sushi Tube en grande distribution
Foodiz Déli poursuit sa stratégie d’innovation sur le marché du traiteur panasiatique avec le lancement de Sushi Tube, un nouveau format de sushi à emporter testé dans 12 points…
Vape retailers urged to prepare for Vaping Products Duty
From October 2026, all vaping products sold in the UK must carry a duty stamp, with the rate being £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquid
Drought Shrivels French Wine Harvest Prospects
France's scorching summer is stunting grape growth in wine regions including Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgundy, threatening a smaller crop and bringing...
Aw-Shucks – Meny Reports 44% Rise In Oyster Sales As Younger Norwegians Drive Demand
Norwegian retailer Meny has reported a 44% year-on-year increase in oyster sales, with younger people emerging as a consumer group.
Réemploi des emballages : ReUse valide le modèle et prépare le passage à l’échelle nationale
Un an après son lancement, l’expérimentation ReUse, pilotée par Citeo, livre ses premiers enseignements et confirme le potentiel de la consigne pour réemploi en grande…
Orsero Enters US Market With Strategic Stake In Trucco Group
Italian fruit producer and distributor Orsero has expanded into the United States by acquiring an initial 45% stake in Trucco Holdings.
The hidden costs of dairy equipment: A TCO framework for smarter purchasing decisions
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis changes the calculation. It shifts equipment evaluation from a price comparison to a business decision — and it starts with understanding…
BuzzBallz unveils Tropic Tang flavor, ‘Twangy Chapz’ contest
To celebrate the launch of Tropic Tang, BuzzBallz is saddling up with Twangy Chapz. The Twangy Chapz feature orange faux suede with matching fringe and yellow accents, a…
2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Tea market finds footing by utilizing functional, convenience benefits
This year’s State of the Industry report highlights how the tea and RTD tea market has landed with consumers — and how players in the market can improve.