India's Rice Output Faces Biggest Drop In Two Decades
India's rice production is set to fall this year for the first time in a decade, and by the most in nearly 20 years, as below-normal rainfall during t...
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Consumer confidence edges up ahead of crucial golden quarter
UK consumer confidence improved marginally at the end of the summer, although shoppers remain cautious about the economy and big-ticket spending ahead of the crucial golden…
Amazon calls for ‘rigorous testing’ as AI safety concerns mount
Amazon has waded into the growing debate over artificial intelligence safety, calling for “rigorous testing” and stronger safeguards before new AI models are released. It said…
M&S makes London Fashion Week debut in push to bolster style credentials
M&S is set to make its London Fashion Week debut, with the goal of upping the company’s fashion credentials. It will mark 100 years in fashion with a catwalk show featuring 57…
Next boss urges Chancellor to rule out tax rises at Budget
Next boss Lord Simon Wolfson has urged Chancellor John Healey to avoid further tax rises at next month’s Budget, warning they risk putting additional pressure on consumer spending…
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.
Paul Smith boss brands Frasers’ Harvey Nichols deal ‘dubious’
Paul Smith executive chairman Ewan Venters has questioned the ethics of Frasers Group’s takeover of Harvey Nichols, as suppliers face recovering just a fraction of the money they…
UK retail sales rebound 0.5% cent in August
UK retail sales bounced back in August with online, department store and food sales helping to drive a stronger-than-expected rise in consumer spending. Sales volumes increased…
Amazon, Walmart Chatbots Attract Senator Ire Over 'Made In USA' Label Snags
Two US senators have called on the FTC to investigate Amazon and Walmart, claiming that their AI shopping chatbots may suppress "made in the USA"...
German Retail Federation Opposes Mandatory Card Payment Regulations
The HDE has rejected measures proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance to introduce mandatory cashless payment acceptance.
Growth In North America And Italy Boosts Vandemoortele’s H1 Results
European food group Vandemoortele reported revenue of €1.01 billion for the first half of 2026, down 3.8% compared to a year ago.
The Opportunity for Dairy Foods in the GLP-1 Medication Era
GLP-1 medications have become well-known in the dairy industry. What may come as a surprise is the rapid increase in their usage. A recent Gallup Poll indicates that 11% of U.S…