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Aldi UK Makes Plastic Recycling More Transparent With Flexible Plastic Fund

Aldi UK is aiming to provide full visibility on the journey of flexible plastic packaging from front-of-store collection points through to the recycling pr...

Imperial Brands Expects Higher First-Half Profit On Strong Tobacco Pricing

Imperial Brands said its profit for the first half of the year will be higher on the back of strong tobacco pricing and increased sales of its product...

Easter Food Spending Lifts UK Retail Sales By Most Since August

An early Easter boosted food spending in Britain last month, lifting retail sales by the most since August, but the broader picture remained subdued as wet...

Britain's Co-op Sees Profit Fall Following Petrol Forecourt Sale

The Co-operative, which runs Britain's seventh-biggest supermarket chain, has posted a drop in annual pretax profit, following the sale of its petrol forec...

Lower Inflation Set To Tempt Shoppers Back To UK Stores, Says NIQ

With the UK now experiencing lower food inflation, the "next battleground" for the country's top retailers is likely to focus on encouraging shop...

Lavazza Reports 13% Revenue Growth In FY 2023 Despite Challenges

Italian coffee giant Lavazza generated revenue worth €3.1 billion in its financial year 2023, registering a 13% increase over 2022.

Hilton Food Group Reports 'Robust' Performance In FY 2023

Hilton Food Group has reported a 3.7% increase in revenue to £3.99 billion (€4.7 billion) in its financial year 2023 with volume growth of 0.7%.

Waitrose Announces Price Cuts On More Than 200 Products

Upmarket UK retailer Waitrose & Partners will lower the prices of over 200 daily essentials, including everyday foods like chicken breasts, potatoes, b...