Analysis
Kauno Grūdai and Grybai LT: Building One of Europe’s Most Scalable Organic Convenience Food Platforms
The acquisition of Grybai LT by Kauno Grūdai marks far more than the transfer of ownership of a soup and canned food factory. It represents a strategic acceleration toward building one of the largest...
Aldi Crowned UK’s Cheapest Supermarket as Price Pressure Intensifies Across Grocery Sector
New analysis of UK grocery prices for January shows that Aldi remains the benchmark for low‑cost shopping, reinforcing its long‑held position at the bottom of the price ladder and putting renewed pressure on full‑service...
Supermarket Predictions 2026–2027: Price, Consolidation and the Rise of the Silent Movers
By Riad BeladiWritten on 2 February 2026 After 30 years of observing the global grocery industry, it is clear that 2026–2027 will not be a year of stability. The UK and US supermarket landscapes...
Automation Becomes Strategic: Why High-Tech Distribution Centres Are Redefining Supermarket Supply Chains
For years, automation in supermarket logistics was framed as an efficiency upgrade — a way to move cases faster, reduce labour dependency and cut operational costs. In 2026, that narrative has shifted. Highly automated...
Exporting Food in the Age of Protectionism
An Investigative Report by Riad Beladi In an era where global supply chains are increasingly stressed and geopolitical tensions intensify, the world’s food markets face a paradox: even as demand for food exports grows,...
The World’s Biggest and Richest Retailers in 2025
Supermarkets, Hypermarkets, Discount Chains and Global E-Commerce Giants The global retail industry in 2025 is dominated by a small group of extraordinarily powerful companies. These retailers control tens of thousands of physical outlets, massive...
Price Wars Are Not the Real Story
While headlines often focus on price wars, they miss the deeper issue. The real battle is about who controls the consumer relationship. Loyalty cards, apps, personalised pricing, and data-driven promotions are no longer marketing...
Algeria and Morocco: Rivalry that Drives Progress
Rivalry that Fuels the Mediterranean Along the sparkling shores of the Mediterranean, two nations move with a velocity that is impossible to ignore. Algeria and Morocco — neighbours in geography, history, and heritage —...
Apple Sales in Europe: Market Structure, Consumption Trends, and Future Forecast
Apple Sales in Europe: Market Structure, Consumption Trends, and Future Forecast Europe’s Most Strategic Fruit Category Apples remain one of Europe’s most culturally rooted and commercially important fruit categories. From school lunchboxes to premium...
Riad Beladi: The True Cost of Fresh Produce in Europe and the UK
Riad Beladi, a veteran retail analyst and international media professional, has become one of the most influential commentators on the European fresh-produce landscape. With decades of exposure to supermarket operations, global sourcing, pricing structures,...