Private Labels Winning Over Polish Consumers – SW Research
More than four-fifths (81%) of Poles now buy private labels, with over half viewing them as a smart way to save money, a new survey showed.
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UK retailers honoured at Fed Awards 2026 ceremony
Retailers across the UK were recognised for excelling in a variety of categories
Co-op societies save £30m through collaborative procurement
The initiative has brought together co-operatives on projects including a wind power purchase agreement, energy management and solar energy solutions
Fed warns of mounting pressures on Scottish retailers
The concerns were raised by the Fed's Scottish president, Uthayakumar Soundararajan, in a letter to economy secretary Stephen Flynn
Carrefour To Cut 5,000 Tonnes Of Plastic From Packaging
Carrefour has announced plans to cut more than 5,000 tonnes of plastic from its packaging, in response to prices and availability.
Consumers Remain Unaware Of Aluminium Packaging Sustainability – GlobalData
As consumers seek sustainable products, the aluminium industry has yet to fully capitalise on this trend, notes GlobalData.
UK's McBride Warns Profit To Miss Expectations As Iran War Drives Up Input Costs
Private-label manufacturer McBride warns FY26/FY27 profits will miss market views by 5%-10% as Iran war costs squeeze margins.
How E-commerce Can Deliver For Grocers
Leaning into e-commerce is not optional for grocery retailers in Europe if they want to stay competitive, writes Stefano Di Napoli.
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.
Tradition Meets Innovation – KuchenMeister Brings ‘German Quality’ To Seoul Food & Hotel
KuchenMeister GmbH presents its diverse portfolio of fine baked goods at the Seoul Food & Hotel exhibition.
Tetra Pak Reduces Emissions Across Value Chain By A Third
Tetra Pak reduced greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by more than a third (34%) in 2025, compared with 2019 levels.
What Will The Mercosur Deal Really Mean For Europeans?
EU-Mercosur trade deal: Nick Peksa weighs the benefits of reduced tariffs against the uneven impact predicted for the EU's agricultural landscape.