In an era of intense competition and shifting shopper behaviours, brands face unprecedented challenges in maintaining growth and loyalty. IGD’s latest report, ‘How brands can drive growth in challenging times’, delivers actionable insights and successful brand examples from across the globe. Mounting challenges are reshaping the landscape for brands. Private labels are rapidly widening the […]
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Key findings: Some Christmas foods may be in short supply, such as potatoes, parsnips and sprouts. Beer could also be in short supply, due to a rush harvest of grains and cereals Prices will likely rise for consumers Farmers require investment, government backing, and supermarket support Consumers need to place more value on food How […]
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This Black History Month, Grace Foods UK, the number one supplier of Caribbean food and drink, is celebrating its iconic legacy by teaming up with the award-winning chefs, Craig and Shaun McAnuff, the Original Flava Brothers, to turn the spotlight on community heroes. The collaboration is part of Grace’s global Good Move campaign, driven from […]
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Global innovation in traditional meat alternatives – namely plant-based and cultivated meat – has faced a downward correction after years of consistent growth, according to the latest patent data* reported by Appleyard Lees. These are among the findings in the fifth annual edition of the now-published Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report** from the leading intellectual […]
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Growing awareness of environmental sustainability among teenagers can be a major driver when it comes to fostering interest in careers in the agri-food sector, according to new research from LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming). In a survey of more than 1,000 school and college-age pupils carried out on behalf of LEAF a leading global charity […]
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Leading glass packaging supplier Croxsons has received B Corporation (B Corp) certification, a globally recognised standard that measures social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. The certification recognises Croxsons as part of a select group of innovative organisations that meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Certified by B […]
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Leading family-owned glass packaging specialist, Croxsons, will be exhibiting at this year’s London Packaging Week, taking place on 15 – 16 October at ExCeL London. The event will mark the first time that Croxsons has unveiled its newly launched spirits bottle range at a major packaging show. The company is exhibiting on Stand G54. The […]
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Third party logistics provider, Prism eLogistics, has been granted Warehouse Excise Authorisation for Duty Suspense Services by HMRC, an achievement that puts the company in prime position to support the fulfilment and contract packing requirements of the UK’s thriving alcoholic drinks sector. This authorisation allows Prism to operate a Duty Suspense Account, enabling the company to receive, store, and […]
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The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reports that demand for drinks that deliver more than just hydration is transforming the landscape for brands and manufacturers alike. The UK’s contract manufacturing and packing sector is bubbling with innovation as the functional beverage market surges ahead. From gut-friendly sodas to brain-boosting beverages, […]
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Once a silent backdrop, packaging has become a strategic, ethical, and creative frontline, with the Easyfairs Packaging Council highlighting its role in shaping regulation, sustainability, and consumer expectations. Packaging has become one of the most scrutinised elements of modern business. Once judged primarily on design flair and functional performance, today it sits at the heart […]
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