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Esselunga Unveils Innovative Retail Lab in Milan

Italian supermarket chain Esselunga has opened EsselungaLab, a testing ground for new retail concepts, processes, and tools.

German Retail Sales Fall Unexpectedly In February

German retail sales unexpectedly fell in February, data showed, quashing hopes that private consumption could help Europe's largest economy to recover in t...

UK Retail Sales Show No Change In February, Says ONS

British retail sales unexpectedly held steady in February after rising by a revised 3.6% January, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on...

How Can Retailers Add Value To The Meat-Free Foods Category?

With plant-based sales falling, suppliers need to ask if they are tapping into a need state from both shopper and retailer viewpoints.

Dairy Firm Almarai To Invest More Than $4.8bn Under Five-Year Plan

The Middle East's biggest dairy firm, Almarai, plans to spend over 18 billion riyals (€4.41 billion) through 2028 under a new plan aimed at boosting g...

Debate Over Ultra-Processed Foods Spurs 'Reevaluation Of Health Perceptions'

Brands will need to invest in food technology in order to overcome the negative association with ultra-processed foods (UPFs), while still being able to de...

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Invests In Sustainable Protein Initiative

The Bezos Earth Fund, established by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has announced the establishment of Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein, as part of its co...

AI Turning Conceptual Flavours Into Reality, But Trust Remains Imperative

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the food and beverage sector, turning abstract flavour concepts into tangible realities, however, &qu...