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New Awards Raise The Bar For Plant-Based Products

Global plant-based trade show Plant Based World Expo has launched the Plant-Based Excellence Awards to celebrate the best of the industry.

IGD Announces Latest Event In 'Live And Connected' Series

IGD has announced details of the second instalment in its 'Live and Connected' event series, which is set to take place on Tuesday 15 October at CodeNode i...

UK's M&S Wins Court Challenge Over Blocked Marble Arch Store Plan

The British government's decision to block retailer Marks & Spencer from rebuilding its flagship store in Marble Arch in central London was unlawful, t...

UK Post-Christmas Shopping Provides Some Cheer For Retailers

British shopper numbers at stores on Boxing Day rose from a year earlier, especially in London, research data showed, marking a strong start to the post-Ch...

The Future Of Food On Display At Europe’s Only 100% Plant-Based Expo

The biggest 100% plant-based trade event in Europe, Plant Based World Expo Europe, set the stage for the future of the category in London – officiall...

Lidl Ranks As London's Third Largest Supermarket, Surpasses Asda

Lidl GB has emerged as the third largest supermarket in London, surpassing Asda and hitting a market share high of 9.1%, according to Kantar Till Roll for...

Natural & Organic Products Europe Opens This Week

Advocates of natural, organic and sustainable products are busy preparing for Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show (NOPEX) this week.

Waitrose To Open Gail's Bakery Areas To Selected Stores

British retailer Waitrose & Partners is to introduce dedicated Gail's Bakery areas to 64 outlets in the south and east of England by May this year, wit...