La Vaquita expands foodservice business nationally
The expansion comes as Hispanic cuisine continues to gain momentum across U.S. menus, with the U.S. Mexican restaurant industry valued at approximately $105 billion in 2026 with…
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Italians Cut Back On Out-of-Home Dining – Coop Italia
Inflation fatigue, geopolitical uncertainty and lifestyle recalibrations are defining 2026 Italian consumption, notes Coop Italia.
PepsiCo reports increase in recycled content for plastic packaging
The CPG company noted progress from lightweighting Gatorade and Lipton bottles in North America along with other international redesign examples.
EU Packaging Rules Take Effect With Limits On 'Forever Chemicals', Plastics Curbs
New EU packaging regulations will come into force today (12 August) which set EU-wide limits on PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', among others.
Women in Convenience: Roopie Gill shares her story of resilience
Women in Convenience 2026 brought together retailers and suppliers from across the UK for panels and workshops focused on advice and practical support
Ardagh Glass Packaging Marks 130 Years At Pennsylvania Facility
Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America marked the 130th anniversary of its Port Allegany glass manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, US.
Ardagh Glass Packaging Marks 130 Years Of Pennsylvania Facility
Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America marked the 130th anniversary of its Port Allegany glass manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, US.
Skechers completes construction of European distribution centre in Liège
Skechers is expanding in Wallonia, which has been its main logistics hub for decades: in August, the American shoe manufacturer will complete construction of a new European…
Women in Convenience: Judith Smitham shares her story of resilience
Women in Convenience 2026 brought together retailers and suppliers from across the UK for panels and workshops focused on advice and practical support
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[Interview] Bavo Vanhalst (Dreambaby, Supra Bazar): “It takes a village to run a business”
Vanhalst Retail Group (Dreambaby, Supra Bazar, Kabine, and Qiddo) now has about 40 stores and significant logistics capacity. That scale is increasingly becoming a necessity…
Nike drops wholesale partners in China: a risky shift towards direct sales
Nike is making a radical shift in China: starting in January 2027, the sports giant will stop selling online through wholesale partners. This move will effectively exclude…
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.