Product News
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...
Asda Bets on Romance as Valentine’s Dine In Deal Returns at £12
Asda is turning to romance and value this Valentine’s Day as it rolls out its annual Dine In deal, aiming to attract shoppers with a strong quality-to-price message at a time when the retailer...
Damp is the new Dry – Waitrose report Dry January to be not so dry after all
This landscape has changed dramatically over the last 5 years – Jan 2022 they were 42% lower on average than the other months of the year, in Jan 2026, this reduction is around 25%...
Gruppo VéGé Sets Ambitious Growth Targets Across Italy in 2026
Italy’s grocery retail landscape is experiencing a quiet but decisive transformation, and at the centre of it stands Gruppo VéGé. Known as a consortium of independent supermarkets, VéGé has announced plans to open 65...
Frozen Foods Sales in Europe: Forecast, Generational Shifts and the Next Wave of Freezing Technology
The frozen foods sector in Europe is entering a new phase of development marked by structural growth, technological progress and a changing consumer base. Once driven primarily by convenience and price sensitivity, the category...
Aldi UK’s Giles Hurley Credits Premium Range for Driving 3% Christmas Sales Rise in Challenging Market
Aldi UK emerged from the Christmas trading period with a performance that defied wider economic caution in the British grocery sector. At a time when many retailers wrestled with subdued discretionary spending and cautious...
Fresh and Save Responds to Inflation With Radical Simplicity
Fresh and Save’s growth reflects a return to fundamentals. As inflation reshapes household budgets, consumers are increasingly drawn to supermarkets that strip away complexity and focus on price clarity. Warehouse-style layouts, limited assortments, and...
Frozen Foods Industry Report 2025–2035: Market Booms as Lifestyles Shift and Innovation Accelerates
The global frozen food industry is experiencing one of its most dynamic growth periods in decades, driven by changing consumer habits, expanding retail channels, technological innovation and evolving product portfolios that are redefining how...
Two Standards, One Brand: Carrefour Accused of Selling ‘Banned’ Cage Eggs to French Citizens in Guadeloupe
A recent investigation conducted by the international nonprofit Equitas has revealed alarming conditions at La Ferme Du Moulin Saint Jacques, the main egg supplier to Carrefour supermarkets in Guadeloupe. Video evidence exposes hens confined...
A Caffeine Habit That Turned Catastrophic: When Energy Drinks Push the Body Past Its Limit
He was healthy, active and barely ever ill. But one everyday habit—gulping down can after can of energy drinks to power through long work shifts—pushed his body past breaking point. What started as a...