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UK Retail Spending Rises in June Thanks to Heatwave Surge
In a welcome rebound, UK retail sales surged by 3.1% year‑on‑year in June 2025, recovering from a 2.7% drop in May, according to The Guardian. The unseasonal heatwave galvanised shoppers into snapping up electric...
Back to Algiers Algeria – A Journey Through the Senses of a Reawakening City
By Riad Beladi, International Supermarket News Returning to my beloved home city of Algiers after years away was more than a personal journey—it was a revelation. As my plane descended over the Bay of...
DIA and BP Unite to Launch Supermarkets at Petrol Stations
Spanish supermarket chain DIA and energy giant BP are joining forces in a new strategic alliance that blends food retail and fuel convenience. Starting September 2025, the two companies will pilot ten co-branded stores...
Cambridge Breakthrough: Gut Microbes Could Offer Natural Defence Against ‘Forever Chemicals’
In a groundbreaking study from the University of Cambridge, researchers have discovered that certain gut microbes can absorb and help the body expel toxic PFAS—known as “forever chemicals”—through faeces. The finding opens the door...
Exclusive: Anuga Director Philipp Hartmann in Conversation with ISN’s Riad Beladi
Interview by Riad Beladi, International Editor – International Supermarket News Walking between the exhibition stands at ANUGA, one is instantly transported by the irresistible aromas of global cuisine—from the sizzling spices of Asia to...
Important Notice: Imitation Website Alert
Important Notice: Imitation Website Alert It has come to our attention that a website operating under the name Global Supermarket News is causing confusion by attempting to imitate International Supermarket News (ISN). We wish...
Morocco Showcases Agricultural Strength During Landmark U.S. Trade Mission
By Riad Beladi Morocco’s dynamic and rapidly advancing agricultural sector took centre stage during a successful trade mission to California, led by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). The high-level Moroccan...
The Real Cost of a Standard Grocery Basket at Major UK Supermarkets – Fresh Produce Not Included
With food inflation hitting shoppers hard across the UK, International Supermarket News set out to compare the cost of a typical grocery basket across five leading supermarkets: Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl, and Aldi. The...
Henderson Foodservice serves up streamlined supplier product data management, in partnership with Akeneo
Akeneo’s Supplier Data Manager (SDM) automates the collection, cleaning and enrichment of product data – saving an estimated 10 minutes of processing time per item across Henderson’s 5,000+ product range SDM streamlines product record...
From Belfast to Britain: How Barista Bar is Stirring Up the Coffee-to-Go Market – ISN Reveal
By James Taylor Barista Bar, Northern Ireland’s homegrown coffee-to-go sensation, has brewed its way into the hearts of British consumers with a bold expansion strategy that’s winning over retailers and shoppers alike. Launched in...