Booker expands American Express payment option for retailers
The enhanced agreement follows feedback from retailers and shoppers
European FMCG news
Fresh headlines across food, beverage, personal-care, home-care, retail and FMCG services, updated automatically and linked to the original publishers.
Pick n Pay Rolls Out AI-Powered Conversational Grocery Assistant
South African retail chain Pick n Pay has rolled out a fully integrated AI-driven shopping companion named Penny.
New ingredient approvals, certifications announced
Ingredient suppliers announced FEMA GRAS approvals and Prebiotic Verified certification.
Flexible Packaging Europe Sees Raw-Material Prices Surge In Q2 2026
Prices for the raw materials used in flexible packaging rose significantly in Q2 2026, according to Flexible Packaging Europe.
De La Calle Strawberry Citrus
De La Calle, the modern Mexican soda brand inspired by the street tradition of tepache, introduced Strawberry Citrus, a bold new flavor that signals the brand's next chapter in…
American Key Food Products debuts King Lion Modified Tapioca Starch
It is an innovative ingredient designed for superior stability, thickening, and texturizing in challenging applications such as yogurts, puddings, and flan. Given its enhanced…
The Canary suspends print amid Lloyds banking claims
The publication said the print run was a two-week trial to “gauge how it would work operationally”, with plans to relaunch
Canary newspaper future in doubt after bank funding loss
The publication said it has been debanked by Lloyds, with “barely any funds” remaining
Consumer Goods Associations Call For Consistent EU Packaging Labelling
FoodDrinkEurope and 15 other consumer associations are calling for a consistent and practical approach to EU packaging labels.
News UK renews NewstrAid sponsorship for 12 months
The renewed sponsorship will support NewstrAid’s financial, emotional and practical assistance to current and former industry colleagues
Women in Convenience 2026 focuses on resilience
Women in Convenience 2026 brought together retailers and suppliers from across the UK for panels and workshops focused on advice and practical support
Retail And Hospitality Seek Clarity On PPWR ‘Manufacturer’ Definition
HOTREC, Independent Retail Europe and Euro Coop have urged the European Commission for clarification on PPWR definitions.