UK potato crop faces heatwave squeeze as wholesale prices surge 40%
British potato growers have warned supermarkets to expect smaller spuds and potentially tighter supplies after prolonged heat and drought disrupted crop growth across the UK…
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[Research] AI and price pressure are breaking the power of brands
The consumer in 2026 feels personally fairly resilient, but trusts the economy less and less. According to consultancy Roland Berger, that paradox forms the core of a new…