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Environmental and Sustainability Claims Under Fire in New Lawsuits
Several retailers and food manufacturers are facing lawsuits over environmental claims made on packaging, including statements about recyclability, compostability or carbon-neutral certification. Plaintiffs argue that such claims are sometimes exaggerated or unsupported, amounting to...
Investigations Into “Misleading Promotions” Target a Major U.S. Grocery Chain
A large national supermarket brand has been accused of confusing or misleading promotional practices. Critics argue that some discounts require multiple purchases, while others involve fluctuating base prices that make true savings unclear. Consumer...
Discounts Under Scrutiny: US Regulators Warn Retailers About Food-Benefit Misuse
A new federal directive tells grocery stores not to offer certain types of discounts or promotions to customers using government food assistance benefits. The measure aims to prevent retailers from indirectly boosting SNAP (Supplemental...
Baby Formula Litigation Reshapes Responsibilities for Manufacturers and Retailers
The United States continues to see expanding litigation involving infant formula, with parents alleging harm linked to specific products. While manufacturers remain at the centre of the lawsuits, retailers are indirect participants due to...
Grocery Outlet Faces Investor Backlash Over Technology Failures
A lawsuit brought by investors accuses a major discount grocery chain of failing to disclose the extent of its technological rollout problems. The chain introduced a new IT platform intended to modernise operations, but...
Walmart and the Rising Tide of Pricing Accuracy Enforcement
America’s biggest retailer has been hit once again with penalties related to inaccurate pricing and product weights. Regulators argued that customers were consistently charged more than advertised, particularly in produce, bakery items and weighed...
The New Era of GMO Labelling in the United States: Retailers Face a Turning Point
A major federal court ruling has shaken the American supermarket landscape, setting the stage for the most significant change to food-labelling rules in a decade. The decision challenges long-standing exemptions around genetically modified ingredients...
CHRISTMAS CRISP SHORTAGE LOOMS AS HULA-HOOPS WORKERS VOTE TO STRIKE
KP workers also make McCoy’s, Pom-Bears and Discos The UK faces a Christmas crips shortage as almost 50 workers making Hula-Hoops, McCoy’s, Pom-Bears and Discos vote to strike. A majority of 85 per cent...
How Datema Retail Helps Supermarkets Transform the Shopping Experience
Datema Retail has emerged as one of Europe’s most forward-thinking providers of self-scanning and in-store digital solutions, supporting supermarkets as they adapt to a rapidly changing retail landscape. With more than two decades of...
Coffee Price Outlook Report: 2025–2027
Executive Summary Coffee markets remain volatile entering 2025. Arabica and Robusta prices have reached historically elevated levels due to climate disruptions, tight inventories, and structural supply constraints. Forecasts suggest that prices may remain high...