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Gen Z Will Demand FMCG Brands To Take Action On Sustainability

The emergence of Gen Z means that the FMCG sector can’t afford to brush sustainability concerns under the carpet.

Aldi UK Reports Double-Digit Sales Growth In FY 2023; Announces Investment Of £800m

Aldi UK has reported sales growth of 16%, to £17.9 billion (€21.2 billion), in its financial year to December 2023.

Associated British Foods Reports 'Significant' Improvement In Profitability

Associated British Foods has reported it is seeing a 'significant' improvement in profitability in the second half of its financial year, according to a tr...

Hilton Foods Delivers Strong H1 Performance, Boosted By Core Meat Category

Hilton Foods has reported growth in performance and profitability in the first half of its financial year, driven by good performance in its core meat cate...

Sainsbury’s Agrees To Acquire 10 Homebase Stores

UK retailer Sainsbury’s has entered into an agreement to acquire 10 leasehold stores from HHGL Limited, trading as Homebase.

Metro Acquires UK-Based Food Service Delivery Firm Caterite

Wholesale giant Metro has acquired UK-based food service delivery (FSD) specialist Caterite Food and Wineservice for an undisclosed amount.

Packaged Food Brands Using Clever Marketing To Draw Kids To Unhealthy Snacks, Says Bite Back

Packaged food brands are employing eye-catching designs, playful characters, and savvy marketing strategies to entice children towards unhealthy snacks.

UK Retail Sales Fall For Third Month, CBI Says

British retailers reported a third straight month of falling sales in August and they expect another decline in September, according to the Confederat...