Interviews & Comments
ISN Editor Beladi Talks to Sabine Schommer of Koelnmesse About Innovations at ISM 2025
The 2025 ISM Exhibition is gearing up to showcase the latest innovations and trends shaping the global confectionery and snack industry. ISN Editor Riad Beladi recently spoke with Sabine Schommer spokes person for Koelnmesse,...
Can Eggs Be Sustainable and Affordable? A Study Unveils Contradictions in Consumer Preferences
The issue of egg availability is becoming increasingly relevant globally and in Latvia, sparking discussions about production costs, animal welfare, and sustainability. Climate change and the demand for environmentally friendly practices place pressure on...
ASDA has confirmed Liz Evans is taking up the position of Chief Commercial Officer,
Asda has today announced a strengthened leadership team as it re-focusses on its mission to ‘satisfy the daily and weekly shopping needs of ordinary working people and their families who demand value’. The retailer has...
Former Tesco CEO’s Bold Plan to Power Britain with Moroccan Green Energy
In Morocco’s south-west, a vast network of solar and wind farms, sprawling across an area as large as Greater London, could soon provide clean electricity to over 9 million homes in Britain. At the...
Black Friday delivers +40.5% week-on-week footfall boost as cost-conscious shoppers hunt for discounts, according to RetailNext data
Despite dipping -1.7% year-on-year, Black Friday footfall delivered a +40.5% week-on-week boost to UK retailers Fashion was a top performing category, with visits to clothing stores up +0.3% year-on-year and +54.1% compared to the...
Kroger and Northeast Grocery Inc.: Leadership and Innovation in Retail
The retail landscape is constantly evolving, and two significant developments highlight the industry’s dynamic nature: Kroger’s appointment of a new Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer (CMMO) Mary Ellen Adcockand in Northeast Grocery Inc.’s (NGI)...
Growth of California’s Agricultural Sector Under Karen Rose’s Leadership
Since Karen Rose’s appointment as the head of the California Department of Agriculture, the state has seen remarkable progress in its agricultural output and international trade. California, often referred to as the “breadbasket of...
Eddie Wu’s Bold Leadership: Steering Alibaba Towards Global Supremacy
A Visionary Era for Alibaba Under CEO Eddie Wu Alibaba Group, a giant in global e-commerce and technology, is undergoing a significant transformation under the leadership of its new CEO, Eddie Wu. Appointed in...
Bluewater Appoints Alexander Provins as Chief Sales Officer to drive global sales
Stockholm, Sweden, October 30, 2024 – Bluewater, a leader in water purification and beverage innovation, is excited to announce the appointment of Alexander Provins as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). This strategic move is geared...
UK Glasshouse Industry Warns of Border Strategy Risks for Fruit and Vegetable Production
As the UK strives to strengthen its domestic fruit and vegetable production, the glasshouse industry—especially the tomato sector—is raising urgent concerns regarding potential obstacles posed by border regulations. These regulations, which affect the import...