July 2021

Food policy needs much greater diversity to deal with future shocks

riad beladi14th July 202114th July 2021

by riad beladi14th July 202114th July 20210

UK food policy needs much greater diversity to deal with future shocksUK food policy needs to become more economically, environmentally, regionally and biologically diverse if it is to develop sufficient resilience and capacity to deal...

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UK SHOPPERS EXPECTED TO SPEND £120.5BN ONLINE IN 2021 – £10BN MORE THAN 2020

riad beladi14th July 202122nd May 2026

by riad beladi14th July 202122nd May 20260

UK SHOPPERS EXPECTED TO SPEND £120.5BN ONLINE IN 2021 – £10BN MORE THAN 2020 Online sales are expected to make up almost a third (30.2%) of overall retail spending in 2021Forecasts show growth of...

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Hamilton gains a new Sainsbury’s Local store

riad beladi13th July 202113th July 2021

by riad beladi13th July 202113th July 20210

The Hamilton community now has a brand-new convenience store, with Sainsbury’s Hamilton Portland Place Local opening its doors for the first time this morning. Customers will be able to choose from a wide range of...

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2021 ESG Reporting Details Meaningful Progress in Key Areas

riad beladi13th July 202122nd May 2026

by riad beladi13th July 202122nd May 20260

By Kathleen McLaughlin, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Walmart Inc.; President, Walmart Foundation Walmart has long taken a shared value, whole-system approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Through our ESG strategies,...

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Three in five young people from lower income households think their life goals are unachievable

riad beladi13th July 202113th July 2021

by riad beladi13th July 202113th July 20210

• New report finds that post-pandemic young people nationwide have lowered their ambitions • ‘Outlook inequality’ is holding many back. Young people from lower income families have less optimism, less career ambition and feel...

Ahold Delhaize share buyback update, July 13 2021

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by riad beladi13th July 202122nd May 20260

Zaandam, the Netherlands, July 13, 2021 – Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 403,770 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from July 5, 2021 up to and including July 9, 2021. The shares were repurchased...

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ISN’s Riad Beladi talk to Raul Calleja about Fruit attraction 2021

riad beladi13th July 202113th July 2021

by riad beladi13th July 202113th July 20210

Fruit Attraction: Reconnecting the World Fresh Produce Community Fruit Attraction is much more than a face-to-face event… Fruit Attraction is the world’s reference commercial tool for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry. Its ability to promote world exports in the sector makes...

ASDA BAGS JEALOUS MEDLEY

riad beladi12th July 202112th July 2021

by riad beladi12th July 202112th July 20210

ASDA BAGS JEALOUS MEDLEY Jealous Sweets launch mass appeal Medley Range JULY 2021: Asda is to expand its plant-based offering by securing exclusive distribution of Jealous Sweets new Medley Range at an exciting price point...

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Out-of-stocks fall as retail reopens, but unavailable stock still accounts for almost a fifth of UK retailers’ inventory, OneStock’s data warns

riad beladi7th July 20217th July 2021

by riad beladi7th July 20217th July 20210

Out-of-stocks fall as retail reopens, but unavailable stock still accounts for almost a fifth of UK retailers’ inventory, OneStock’s data warns Unavailable inventory currently makes up 18% of retailers’ ranging 82% of UK shoppers...

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Adopting insects as animal feed could replace over half a million tonnes of soy from the UK’s footprint – new report

riad beladi5th July 202122nd May 2026

by riad beladi5th July 202122nd May 20260

Total demand for insect meal from the UK’s pig, poultry and salmon sectors could reach around 540,000 tonnes a year by 2050Replacing soy with viable alternative feeds could help protect important ecosystems like the...