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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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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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Aldi makes landmark packaging change
In a UK supermarket first, Aldi has announced that it is moving to 100 percent recycled plastic for its soft drink and water bottles.
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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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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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Researchers find flaws in pork labelling schemes
Pork labelling schemes are “not helpful” when it comes to helping consumers making informed buying choices, according to researchers from various universities.
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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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Food prices take another dip
According to latest data from the BRC, food inflation dropped to 3.7 percent in March and is at its lowest figure since April 2022.
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Discount supermarket to donate over 500,000 meals over Easter holidays
Aldi has committed to donating over 500,000 meals to “good causes” during the Easter holidays to support those in need.
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Episode 50: Is Brexit working for the meat sector? With Nick Allen
CEO of the British Meat Processors Association Nick Allen talks through the most important challenges facing the meat sector in 2024.
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Industry responds to food inflation dipping to 5 percent
Data from ONS has revealed that food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation has fallen by two percentage points to 5 percent in February. Find out how the industry has responded here…
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Tesco loses latest court battle with Lidl over Clubcard logo
Tesco has lost its appeal against the judgement that said it had infringed on Lidl’s trademark with its Clubcard Prices logo.
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US consumers think big food firms are overcharging
US consumers believe food manufacturers overcharge, as revealed by a survey, highlighting bipartisan dissatisfaction with industry pricing.
