ISN Magazine – Page 31 – International Supermarket News

EUROPEAN PRIVATE LABEL BUSINESS REACHES €291 BILLION AND 40% MARKET SHARE

ISN Magazine9th December 2025

by ISN Magazine9th December 20250

Growing by +3.8% across six major markets, according to the latest data released by MARCA by BolognaFiere & ADM, the Private Label trade show scheduled in Bologna on 14–15 January 2026. Bologna, November 2025...

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Should BOL Foods Expand into Europe? A Missed Opportunity in Spain

ISN Magazine8th December 2025

by ISN Magazine8th December 20250

BOL Foods, the plant-powered British brand known for its vibrant bowls, soups and shakes, has built a loyal following in the UK. Its emphasis on natural ingredients, convenience and sustainability has positioned it as...

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Ocado Secures £262 Million Payout After Kroger Shutters US Fulfilment Sites

ISN Magazine8th December 2025

by ISN Magazine8th December 20250

Ocado is set to receive a sizeable £262 million compensation payment from its long-standing American partner, Kroger, following the closure of several automated fulfilment centres in the United States. The settlement comes as Kroger...

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Lorries Risk ‘Waiting Hours’ to Load Up Turkeys as Strike Woes Mount for Frozen Food Company

ISN Magazine8th December 2025

by ISN Magazine8th December 20250

The countdown to Christmas has barely begun, yet disruption is already rippling through the UK’s food supply chain. A mounting industrial dispute at Magnavale’s Lincolnshire site—one of the country’s key cold-storage and distribution hubs—is...

‘Tis the Season to Return Our Bread Baskets: UK Bakers Urges Public and Retailers to Help Stop Festive Equipment Going Missing

ISN Magazine4th December 2025

by ISN Magazine4th December 20250

London, UK ( With Christmas fast approaching and the nation preparing for its annual rush on mince pies, stuffing mixes and bakery treats, Bakers Basco is issuing a festive reminder: ‘tis the season to...

San Francisco Targets Ultra-Processed Foods

ISN Magazine4th December 2025

by ISN Magazine4th December 20250

San Francisco has launched a landmark lawsuit against some of the nation’s largest food manufacturers, alleging that ultra-processed foods have been deliberately marketed despite their serious health consequences. The city claims these products contribute...

The Future Belongs to Private Label: How Supermarkets Are Quietly Becoming Brand Empires

ISN Magazine4th December 20254th December 2025

by ISN Magazine4th December 20254th December 20250

For decades, private label was treated as the budget alternative — the quiet, unglamorous sibling of national brands. That era is ending. A new phase is emerging in which private label no longer plays...

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Lidl Expands Presence in Southern Spain with New High-Efficiency Store in Málaga Province

ISN Magazine4th December 2025

by ISN Magazine4th December 20250

The discount retail sector continues its strong upward trajectory in Spain, with Lidl opening a new supermarket in Alhaurín de la Torre, Málaga. The store represents an investment of more than €3 million and...

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Spain’s Retail Sector Prepares for Major Re-Branding as Nearly 300 Stores Change Identity

ISN Magazine4th December 2025

by ISN Magazine4th December 20250

Spain is on the brink of one of its most extensive supermarket re-branding efforts in recent years, following an agreement that will see nearly 300 stores transition from one French retail group to another....

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A Shift in the UK Grocery Landscape as Major Shareholder Reduces Stake in Sainsbury’s

ISN Magazine4th December 2025

by ISN Magazine4th December 20250

A Shift in the UK Grocery Landscape as Major Shareholder Reduces Stake in Sainsbury’s The ownership structure of one of the United Kingdom’s largest supermarket chains has undergone a significant change, signalling a shift...