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Aldi doubles down on price promise as Brits face rising costs

Aldi has pledged to remain the UK’s lowest-priced supermarket to help households meet soaring living costs. The grocer attracted 1.5 million extra customers to its stores over the past 12 weeks as...

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Raw Material Availability is the Biggest Challenge For Manufacturers

Procuring quality raw materials in sufficient quantities is getting increasingly difficult for many companies due to the current geopolitical and ecological crises as well as the pandemic, the Federation of...

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Britain to re-introduce tax-free shopping for tourists

Britain is set to reintroduce sales tax-free shopping for international tourists to boost the country’s retail sector, says Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. A consultation will “gather views on the approach and...

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Ekonoke launches first beer made from fully hydroponic hops

Spanish hops manufacturer Ekonoke is growing fully-indoor hops in Madrid in a controlled environment that measures carbon dioxide levels, temperature, lighting, humidity and photosynthesis, allowing up to 52 harvests per...

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Hungary’s digital payment index is also above average at the regional level

For the second time this year, Mastercard measured our country’s Digital Payment Index, which measures the development of the market in the field of digital payments based on three main...

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Millennials like e-commerce, deals, social media

A new survey reveals the increasingly digital shopping habits of millennial consumers age 25-40. According to the Millennial Shopping Habits Trend Report from real-time coupon code search engine and directory...

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What’s the secret of the Huncut Szilva Herceg, Hungary’s Cake 2022? (x)

Once again, Debic products are used in Hungary’s Cake: the original recipe for the cake, fancyly named Huncut Szilva Herceg, includes Debic 32% cream and Debic Traditional Butter. We asked...

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Learn what it takes to capture the green market opportunity at GfK’s free Sustainability webinar!

Get to know the five consumer segments driving the demand for sustainable brands.  Learn what it takes to earn their trust and capture the green market opportunity at GfK’s free...

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Europe’s Vegetable Farmers Warn Of Shortages As Energy Crisis Bites

Across northern and western Europe, vegetable producers are contemplating halting their activities because of the financial hit from Europe’s energy crisis, further threatening food supplies. Surging power and gas prices...

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Robots could better assess child mental health

A study from the University of Cambridge used a humanoid robot to administer child mental health questionnaires. Research has found that the loss of in-person school due to the COVID-19 pandemic...

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This year, Penny is the winner

PENNY Market Kft. won the prestigious Magyar Termékekért Kereskedelmi Nívódíj award, founded by Magyar Termék Nonprofit Kft. and Trade Magazin. It was presented to Géza Vincze, PENNY’s purchasing director, at...

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All Eyes On Amsterdam For The Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Retail Summit

The Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Retail Summit heads to Amsterdam on 26 to 28 October, focusing on collaborative actions to address today’s biggest sustainability and health challenges. Senior leaders from...

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British Consumers Favour Cheaper Own-Brand Alternatives – Forbes Study Finds

A new study from Forbes Advisor has revealed that four-in-five (82%) Brits have switched well-known brands for cheaper own-brand alternatives, as the cost-of-living crisis intensifies. The price comparison and financial...

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Lidl remains the fastest growing supermarket in the last 12 weeks

Lidl remains the fastest growing supermarket in the last 12 weeks ending 10 September, with sales soaring by 9.4% as UK shoppers buy little and often to help manage rising...

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István Nagy: In Hungary, the population is provided with high-quality, safe food

It is important to keep in mind that the demand for food is relatively inelastic, the everyday ingredient will always be needed, therefore a prudent investment in the sector, a...

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IBO’s 2022 Global State of the Blueberry Industry Report available for free

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) is pleased to announce that its 2022 Global State of the Blueberry Industry Report is now available, providing the industry with an essential resource available...

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UK: Half of Consumers Trading Down to Value Alternatives

Around half of UK consumers are trading down to value alternatives as a result of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, new research has revealed. According to the Retail Economics-HyperJar Cost of...

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SPAR Announces International Partnership Agreement Food Tech Firm Whywaste

SPAR has announced an international partnership with food tech company Whywaste as the retailer seeks to boost its food waste reduction efforts. The partnership will see SPAR using Whywaste’s digital solutions in day-to-day operations to...

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Food inflation: Rice under pressure, prices expected to boil over

Severe disruptions in global rice suppliers combined with a soaring demand for the grain could break the fragile balance between supply and demand, leading to price increases and, once again,...

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Three Quarters Of Consumers Have Scanned A QR Code On A Food Or Drink Produc

Some 75% of consumers say that they have scanned a QR code on a food or drink product, with half doing so regularly, a new study by market research firm...

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Smurfit Kappa Acquires PaperBox, Rio de Janeiro Packaging Plant

Smurfit Kappa has announced that it has acquired PaperBox, a packaging plant located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to the paper-based packaging firm, the transaction – subject to the...

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Euro Zone Inflation Confirmed At 9.1% As Energy, Food Prices Surge

Euro zone inflation hit another record high of 9.1% in August, EU statistics office Eurostat confirmed on Friday, driven by sharply higher energy and food prices, and was likely headed...

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Lidl customers have been shifting their grocery shopping to Aldi in UK

Lidl customers have been shifting their grocery shopping to Aldi as £8.1 million of spend has switched over to the rival discount retailer in the 12 weeks to 4 September. The figure...

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Evian sparkling water was the British favourite this summer

Evian Sparkling water has been named the best-selling FMCG item according to their July sales data, contributing over £740,000 to the total waters category. Following the Evian Sparkling launch earlier this year...

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DHL’s Global Trade Atlas analyses data from 173 countries

DHL and NYU Stern School of Business have published the new DHL Trade Growth Atlas, which maps the most important trends and prospects of global trade in goods. The report covers 173 countries, providing...

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UK Food and Beverage Sector Buyouts Sees Almost 30% Decline

Merger and acquisition deals within the UK’s food and beverage sector have dropped by 29% following a difficult trading environment which has seen retailers increasing prices to mitigate inflationary cost...

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Food Inflation is Holding Up – Consumers Find Increasingly Difficult to Cope With

Food inflation remains extremely high and consumers are feeling the pain. They are making changes to their restaurant engagement as well as their grocery purchases, according to the August IRI...

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ALDI-inspired youthful dresses have arrived

A new clothing range is added to ALDI’s offer. The seasonal items feature the company’s iconic logo and everyone can find a fashionable outfit or footwear to suit their taste....

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High Cost of Living Prevents 65% of People to Adopt a More Sustainable Lifestyle

The cost-of-living crisis is making it harder for people to live more sustainably as 65% want to be mindful of the planet and the environment but say higher prices prevents...

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