British retailers are set to enjoy their best growth in Christmas sales since the financial crisis, according to a report published on Monday which forecast consumers would spend at least 2 billion pounds ($3.19 billion) more than in 2012.
Over the coming years there are a few key trends that Zenith International predicts will be central to the development of new or emerging beverages segments of the market.
Sainsbury's has revealed plans to open its first dedicated Online Fulfilment Centre over the "next few years" in Bromley-By-Bow, East London, to sustain its growing online grocery sales.
Researchers from Keele University measured the aluminum content of 10 ready-to-drink and 20 powdered infant formulas and found that some brands can contain 100 times more aluminum than breast milk.
Sainsbury’s has teamed up with Teesside University to explore possible ways to slash the amount of fat used in fried foods, a move which could lead to the development of healthier crisps and snacks.
Indian spirits company Kyndal is planning to set up a new malt distillery in Scotland with an investment of £6.7m, a move which will mark the company’s entry into the global market of premium scotch whisky.
Destilerías Unidas, a producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages in Venezuela, has unveiled new Single Vintage 2000 Rum, an addition to Diplomático range, in the UK.
The grocery industry needs to have a revolution in transparency and traceability if it is to rebuild consumer trust, according to Joanne Denney-Finch, chief executive of the IGD.
Asda is maximising the value of social media to drive sales and get closer to consumers, according to its chief marketing officer Stephen Smith., according to its chief marketing officer Stephen Smith.
Food policy in the United Kingdom contributed to a failure to recognize the heightened risk of adulterated food products entering the food chain, according to a report from the UK's National Audit Office (NAO).
A 30 station YCM Yield Control System installed by packhouse specialists Marco is bringing significant productivity improvements to Jouno’s tomato packhouse in North West France.
Former Britvic boss Paul Moody [pictured] will become the new CEO of Food Freshness Technology (FFT) on 21 October, marking an exciting new era of global development for this fast-growing materials group.
Supermarket giant Tesco won two awards at the IGD Industry awards last night as leading figures from across the food and drink industry met to celebrate achievements of the grocery industry this year.
Meadow Foods, a UK-based dairy ingredients supplier, has commenced expansion project at its milk processing and butter production facilities in Chester, England.