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Gingerbread Remains Autumnal Favourite In Germany
Retailers in Germany are once again stocking shelves with autumnal biscuits and cakes, as gingerbread remains the consumer favourite.
Unilever Won't Discuss Worker Guarantee In McCormick Deal, IUF Says
Unilever "refuses to engage" with union body IUF over demands that a two-year employment guarantee agreed with European workers under its planned...
M&S opens two new Foodhalls as it ramps up grocery expansion
M&S has opened two new Foodhalls in London and Leeds, following plans to grow its grocery business through bigger, full-range stores. The company opened the doors to a transformed…
New Balance sues Decathlon over alleged shoe logo infringement
New Balance has launched legal action against Decathlon, accusing it of infringing its trademark with a logo used on its Kiprun running shoes. It filed a lawsuit against…
Ribena launches limited edition Winter Spice drink
Suntory Beverage & Food is returning its Ribena Winter Spice from September to January across major grocery stores in the UK. The product combines Ribena’s blackcurrant flavour…
Major grocers face new national food safety oversight under FSA plans
Britain’s biggest food retailers could face greater national scrutiny under new Food Standards Agency plans designed to overhaul the way food safety is regulated. The FSA board…
Poundland co-founder warns shoplifting is pushing up prices and threatening stores
Poundland co-founder Steve Smith has warned that soaring levels of shoplifting are pushing up prices for shoppers and could lead to further store closures across the UK. Smith…
Pladis reports mixed full-year results
Pladis, the parent company for snacking brands including McVitie’s and Godiva, has reported mixed annual results for the year ended on 31 December 2025, with revenue increasing by…
Lidl Appoints Head Of Corporate Affairs In Holland, Invests €19.2bn In Romania
Lidl has named Paulette van Ommen-Kian as its head of corporate affairs in the Netherlands and invested €19.2 billion in Romania.
Lidl launches hybrid meat range as it targets protein-conscious shoppers
Lidl is launching a new range of hybrid meat products combining British meat with plant protein. The discounter’s new High-Protein Meat range will land in stores from 18…
Pip Organic launches multibrand campaign
Pip Organic has launched a multi-brand campaign which spotlights a number of organic brands which are growing within the industry. Some of the featured brands part of the…