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UK plum revival gathers momentum with annual yield set to double this year
Great news for British plum lovers – the UK industry which has been in decline for more than 35 years has started to bounce back this summer – with production predicted to be the...
Retail Technology: An Interview with Sarah Cole, Founder of Flagship PR, by Riad Beladi
Our editorial team at International Supermarket News has had the pleasure of working with Sarah Cole for over three years. During this time, she has represented some of the most respected names in retail...
Europe’s Fruit and Vegetable Sector: Insights from Industry Leaders
The European fruit and vegetable market is undergoing a dynamic transformation, shaped by innovation, sustainability, and evolving consumer demands. International Supermarket News spoke with key figures across the supply chain, from supermarket giants to...
El Mordjane: The Hazelnut Spread That Stirred a Storm Across Europe
El Mordjane: The Hazelnut Spread That Stirred a Storm Across Europe For decades, Nutella reigned supreme on breakfast tables and supermarket shelves alike, its status as the gold standard of chocolate-hazelnut spreads rarely challenged....
Retail Insight Unveils WasteInsight Platform Expansion with Next-Generation AI for Grocers
AI-powered enhancements help grocery retailers slash food waste, boost sustainability, and drive profitability. Retail Insight, an AI-powered analytics platform for grocery retailers, today announced significant enhancements to itsWasteInsight platform with several powerful new capabilities—Stock...
Sir Ken Morrison (1931–2017): From Market Stall to Supermarket Titan
By Riad Beladi Few individuals have left such a lasting mark on British retail as Sir Kenneth Duncan Morrison, better known as Sir Ken Morrison. From humble beginnings on a Bradford market stall to...
Costco’s Free Samples Policy Goes Viral — And Shoppers Are Stunned
Costco shoppers have long cherished the chain’s iconic free samples—but few realised just how generous the policy really is. For years, the big-box giant has filled its warehouse aisles with sampling stations offering everything...
Algeria Leads Renewed Push to Recognise State of Palestine
The question of Palestinian statehood has long been a cornerstone of Middle Eastern diplomacy, but recent developments at the United Nations suggest that momentum is once again gathering – this time with Algeria taking...
Algeria Chooses Italy as Its Most Important Economic Partner in Europe
By Riad Beladi In a decisive shift in North African-European relations, Algeria has signalled that Italy is now its most important economic partner in Europe. This declaration, underscored by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s recent statements...
Packaging Imitation in the Grocery Sector: Legal Battles and High Costs
By Riad Beladi In the fiercely competitive grocery industry, brand identity is everything. A product’s packaging is not merely a design choice; it is a psychological trigger that taps into consumer familiarity and trust....