Edeka
The rise in food prices has prompted German retailers such as Lidl and Aldi to stop selling products of certain manufacturers, such as Danone, whose prices they consider “irrational”. This […]
Tue 15/11/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
GMA
Leading US consumer-engagement platform Fetch has released its latest Fetch Price Index report, which shows that average prices for food and consumer goods in the US are up 12.5% compared to last year.
Mon 14/11/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Réussir Fruits & Légumes
In light of the unprecedented soar in energy prices, Freshfel Europe is calling authorities for action to mitigate the far-reaching impact on the fruit and vegetable sector.
Tue 25/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
ICA
Kantar’s latest Sustainability Industry Index study shows that, despite all the other challenges happening in the world, the desire to become sustainable has not been eroded, and 97% of people […]
Thu 20/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Elliott Brown/Source: Flickr
Shoppers from every major UK supermarket are switching to Aldi to counter the cost-of-living crisis. The German discounter received an additional 1.65 million customers in the 12 weeks to 2 […]
Thu 20/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Fairtrade/José García
Leading retailers are working with Fairtrade International to ensure that banana plantation workers are paid an acceptable living wage. Following the group’s launch of a so-called ‘base wage’ for bananas […]
Wed 19/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
OCI
Inflation in the US rose sharply in September, but there is at least some hope that as the supply chain adjusts, inflation will fall later next year, according to Oliver […]
Tue 18/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Freepik
Strike action at major German and UK ports has caused major disruption to carrier schedules and has adversely impacted port performance with average call durations rising after the strike action. […]
Tue 18/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurocommerce
The Eurocommerce executive relates the efforts made by European food retailers to combat inflation and shield consumers and food supplies.
Tue 20/09/2022 by Pierre Escodo
Supercor
In Spain, the cost of food and non-alcoholic drinks was 13.8% higher in August 2022 compared to the same month in 2021, the highest ever recorded growth, and 0.5% higher […]
Tue 20/09/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Carrefour
Despite the bullish sentiment around the growth of organics, president of Carrefour, Alexandre Bompard, is sounding the alarm, as Inforetail reports. Speaking at a round table, where he also acknowledged […]
Thu 15/09/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Mercadona
A proposal by a member of Spain’s government to establish a price cap on certain basic products to protect households amidst rising inflation has been met with a firm response […]
Tue 13/09/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
