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Euros bolster supermarket sales while inflation dips
Latest data has revealed that the UEFA European Championship played a role in boosting grocery sales, with consumers purchasing an increased amount of beer, crisps and snacks.
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UK consumers visiting supermarkets less
Although take home grocery sales have risen, data from Kantar has revealed growth in supermarket footfall in the UK has stalled.
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Supermarket deals generate £1.3 billion in savings for shoppers
Grocery price inflation has dropped to 3.2 percent and, with the help of supermarket promotions, UK households have saved £1.3 billion according to latest data from Kantar.
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UK wonky waste condiments producer plans international expansion
Rubies in the Rubble, a UK based award winning condiment producer has launched a £500k crowdfunding campaign.
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Will technology save us from a food security catastrophe?
New Food’s Bethan Grylls reports on the expertise aired at Future Food-Tech last week, as the global panel looked to answer whether technology can prevent us from the on-coming food security disaster.
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Putting old practices out to pasture
Jonathan Dixon, Senior Vice President of Sales for Arla Foods UK, explains how the company shifted its approach to e-commerce through the pandemic.
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Why FMCG brands must start to acknowledge sustainability
“UK shoppers are already voting with their wallets,” claims Hearts & Science Chief Strategy Officer, suggesting a more eco-conscious market.
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What’s driving the plant-based boom?
With more consumers than ever choosing vegan cuisine, Simon Solway, UK and Ireland OOH and Retail Country Manager for Gold&Green Foods, looks at what’s driving the growing plant-based market.
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Salmonella outbreak causes hundreds of cases and several deaths in UK
A Salmonella outbreak has swept the UK, causing nearly 500 people to fall ill with the bacteria and several products to be recalled from supermarket shelves.
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Ocado warns customers of shortages as staff absences mount
The online supermarket has warned of an increase in substitutions and potential price hikes as COVID-19 and Brexit combine to put food retailers under pressure.
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Something’s brewing
Work during Covid-19 had been an intense and unpredictable period for the brewing industry. Here, Mecca Ibrahim speaks to several brewers about their experiences – good and bad.
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How will the food and drink industry embrace technology?
Covid-19 has accelerated the deployment of technology in the global food and drink supply chain. Here, tech expert, Paul Cuatrecasas explains how…
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Safety in the face of a pandemic
New Food's Editor discovers how some major players in the market are protecting their employees during the COVID-19 crisis and the concerns some have expressed over food supply and safety.
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How can Industry 4.0 help the food and beverage industry?
Keith Thornhill, Siemens Digital Industries, Head of Food and Beverage, discusses why it is time for manufacturers to embrace the smart factory.
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Online supermarket reveals near-zero food waste figures
With 7.3 million tonnes of food and drink wasted in the UK every year, supermarkets are occasionally hesitant to reveal their food waste figures, but Ocado's business model has meant that it stands out from the crowd.
