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Alternative Proteins Making Waves In The Seafood Category: Analysis

The alternative proteins market is beginning to permeate the seafood sector, as Conor Farrelly reports.

Retail Technology – SPAR Switzerland

In the most recent edition of ESM, we spoke to a number of retailers across Europe about some of the technological innovations they have implemented into t...

Carrefour's Nicolas Safis Discusses 'Carrefour Flash'

Retail giant Carrefour is seeking to raise the bar for digitally enhanced shopping with its new Carrefour Flash 10/10 concept. Stephen Wynne-Jones caught u...

Seven Grocery Trends To Watch Out For In 2022

Retailers have faced a number of challenges over the past year. Emily Newton of Revolutionised examines the emerging trends that can help them get back on...

Buyer's Brief: A Volatile Year Ahead For The Food Industry

If you thought that 2021 was full of surprises, better hold on to your hats during the year ahead, writes Nick Peksa.

Feeling Fantastico – ESM Meets Fantastico Group's Svetoslav Gavrilov

Bulgaria’s Fantastico Group has marked its 30-year anniversary with the opening of a splendid new flagship store in Pernik. ESM caught up with execut...

Reality Check – Do Supermarkets' Sustainability Commitments Go Far Enough?

In the years to come, we’re going to be hearing a lot more about the ‘Race To Zero’ from retailers and consumer goods firms. but one firm...

Buyer's Brief: Fertiliser Bubbles In The Supply Chain

While CO2 shortages are making the headlines, broader concerns over the price of fertiliser could lead to a rethink when it comes to food production in the...