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Aldi unveils recyclable butter packaging
In a UK supermarket first, discount retailer Aldi has announced that it is rolling out a recyclable wrap packaging on its own-label butter lines.
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What is Britain’s cheapest supermarket?
Which? has revealed its ranking of Britain’s cheapest supermarkets for April 2024. Find out the results here…
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How are consumers adapting their food spending?
Latest data from Kantar has revealed that more consumers are altering their purchasing habits, opting for own-label in place of established brands.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on pathogens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight numerous food and beverage recalls in the US.
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Tesco donates 10p of each Free From sale in Allergy Awareness Week
During Allergy Awareness Week, supermarket giant Tesco has confirmed that it will donate 10p from every own brand Free From product to The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.
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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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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
Foreign objects In the UK, Unilever is recalling its Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks due to a “possible presence” of plastic and metal in certain packs. The recalled items come in a 3x100ml pack, and affected batch codes include L3338, L3339, L3340, L3341 and L3342. The best before date to…
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Flora launches world’s first plastic-free paper tub in UK
As part of efforts to encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices, Upfield has launched its world-first plastic free packaging for all Flora Plant products in the UK.
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Recall Roundup: Labelling errors
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, we highlight recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Navigating the canned cocktail revolution
As canned cocktails emerge as a trend, reshaping beverage consumption with convenience and sustainability, Pimentae shares its journey in this evolving market.
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Fund to accelerate retail innovation established by five grocery leaders
The W23 Global fund will aim to offer investors incomparable access to transformative innovation in grocery and sustainability across the globe.
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Are supermarkets shifting away from supplier influence?
Here, Clive Black explains how post-pandemic upheaval coupled with soaring energy and food prices is reshaping UK supermarkets, favouring private labels over proprietary brands.
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Plant based: Finding the recipe for success
Here Anthony Warner discusses how the plant-based market is contending with economic pressures and Homepride’s adaptations in a premium-heavy sector.
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Recall Roundup: Pathogens and undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight the latest food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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FSA launches consultation into authorisation of regulated products
The FSA and FSS have shared that they are seeking feedback on two proposed changes regarding the way the regulated products are authorised.
