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Interview with Emiel Lommen, Commercial Director, Frostkrone Food Group
Frostkrone Food Group is recognised as one of the world’s leading producers of finger food, celebrated for its focus on quality, creativity, and innovation. With an extensive portfolio that blends culinary expertise and trend-driven...
Bluewater CEO Speaks Out After Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse in Geneva
Stockholm, Sweden, Bluewater CEO and founder Bengt Rittri has spoken out with frustration and sadness after world leaders in Geneva failed to reach an agreement on a global plastics treaty. Talks collapsed under pressure...
Bulk accelerates growth and slashes carrier costs with Scurri’s delivery management platform
Bulk, one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports nutrition and activewear brands, has achieved significant operational efficiencies and cost savings by partnering with Scurri, the next-generation delivery management platform. The partnership has enabled Bulk to...
Jewel Lawsuit Could Unlock Mystery Behind Sudden Exit of Kroger’s Chief Executive
When Rodney McMullen abruptly stepped down as Chief Executive of Kroger in March, after nearly fifty years with the grocer, industry watchers were left stunned. The company explained only that his “personal conduct” had...
GPS tracking tech leads to court action against Barkers Bakery over repeated misuse of bakery equipment
Evidence gathered by Bakers Basco’s investigations team prompts legal case against Cambridge-based bakery, leaving £7.5K in unpaid debt London, UK Bakers Basco has successfully brought a legal claim against Barkers (Cambridge) Ltd following months...
Albertsons Powers Growth with Triple-Threat Strategy: Digital Loyalty, Retail Media, and Fresh-Focused Merchandising
Albertsons Companies is entering a new growth phase after its proposed merger with Kroger came to a halt. Instead of slowing down, the supermarket giant is accelerating its own vision for the future —...
Kroger Settles Lawsuit with C&S Wholesale Grocers: A Confidential Resolution Following Failed Albertsons Merger
In a significant legal turn in the U.S. grocery retail sector, Kroger has reached a confidential settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, closing the chapter on a high-profile lawsuit tied to the collapse of Kroger’s...
Interview with Riad Beladi – ISN’s Own Analyst on Why Some Supermarkets Win and Others Disappear
By Emma Carter For over three decades, Riad Beladi has been one of the sharpest observers of the retail and supermarket landscape. As an analyst, journalist, and interviewer, he has spoken with some of...
Europe’s Cheapest Supermarkets: 2025 Price Leaders
In a continent where grocery costs have climbed steadily over the past few years, price-conscious shoppers are increasingly selective about where they buy their weekly essentials. Discount chains and value-focused retailers have solidified their...
Brewing Tensions: Coffee Price Forecast for 2025–2026
A Surge in 2025: Prices Skyrocket Coffee prices have seen dramatic gains in recent years, driven by a powerful combination of climate shocks and supply-chain disruptions. Arabica futures surged past $4.30 per pound in...