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Shaping the Future of Fresh Food: A Conversation with Bobby Chacko, Bonduelle Americas
Bobby Chacko is Chief Executive Officer of Bonduelle Americas, the U.S. business of Bonduelle Group — a 170-year-old, family-owned company built around the belief that plant-rich food can help build a better world. The...
Driving Innovation in Frozen Snacks: A Conversation with Emiel Lommen of Frostkrone Food Group
Frostkrone Food Group is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers in the frozen snacks and finger food category, known for combining strong production expertise with a deep understanding of international street food and evolving...
Reconsidering Mergers: The Case of Keroger and Albertson
The Background of the Keroger and Albertson Merger The recent failure of the Keroger and Albertson merger has raised significant questions about the role of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in regulating mergers in...
Global Supermarket Trends: AI and Sustainability Take Center Stage (May 14, 2026)
The global supermarket landscape continues to evolve rapidly today as major retailers ramp up investments in AI-driven inventory management to combat rising operational costs. In Europe, several leading chains have announced new initiatives to...
Marks & Spencer Begins Construction on Landmark £340m Automated Food Distribution Centre
Construction is underway at M&S’s landmark Food distribution centre The new site is the largest ever investment in M&S supply chain to support long‑term growth Set to open in 2029, the 1.3 million sqft...
Sainsbury’s Nectar360 partners with Merlin Entertainments to help families across the UK enjoy more quality time for less with Nectar
Nectar members can now spend points at over 20 Merlin attractions across the UK, including Alton Towers Resort, Thorpe Park, LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, the London Eye and SEA LIFE...
LIDL GB AND NEIGHBOURLY MAXIMISE FOOD SHARING IN COMMUNITIES WITH NEW OLIO PARTNERSHIP
Lidl GB and Neighbourly’s new partnership with food-sharing app Olio scales up existing efforts to help redistribute even more food. The trial will initially launch across 20 Lidl stores in London and Northern England, with...
The Great Grocery Divide: Why the Middle of the Market Is Being Hollowed Out
The UK grocery industry has crossed a threshold. What was once a broad, stable middle-market sector is rapidly splitting into two opposing forces: value at one end, premium at the other. And increasingly, there...
Bluewater Launches Coffee Rock – A Game-Changing Mineral Formula Designed to Put Bean Flavour First While Protecting Espresso Machines
Bluewater Launches Coffee Rock – A Game-Changing Mineral Formula Designed to Put Bean Flavour First While Protecting Espresso Machines Stockholm, Sweden, May 2026 — Swedish water and beverage innovator Bluewater has unveiled Coffee Rock,...
How Europe’s Cheapest Supermarkets Keep Prices Low: The Efficiency Machine Behind Every Aisle
Across Europe, discount supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl have built a powerful reputation for one thing above all else: consistently low prices. What looks simple on the surface is actually a tightly engineered system...