Cost-Of-Living Crisis

Carrefour Drops PepsiCo For Now But Will It Make A Difference?

Carrefour says it has ditched PepsiCo products in four European countries for taking price hikes too far, but the negotiation tactic may have little impact...

UK Retailers See Weak Sales Growth In November Despite Black Friday Deals

British retail sales growth remained sluggish in November despite Black Friday deals, as the ongoing cost-of-living squeeze prompted shoppers to rein in sp...

Animal Protein Production To Grow At A Slower Pace In 2024, Rabobank Says

Animal protein production is expected to grow at a slower pace in 2024 as margins continue to tighten due to structural changes in market conditions, accor...

Food Industry Key To Supporting Growth Of The UK Economy: IGD

The food industry in the UK is key to supporting growth in the everyday economy, according to a new report by the IGD.

AI, Environment Among Top Global Consumer Trends For 2024: Euromonitor

Artificial intelligence, sustainability and social, economic and political factors will determine global consumer trends in 2024, according to the latest r...

British Consumers' Cost-Of-Living Crisis Habits Will Endure, Says Sainsbury's Boss

Changes to British consumers' behaviour that emerged during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, such as more eating at home and increased purchases of own-b...

Price Rises Slow, But Packaged Goods Makers Struggle To Win Shoppers Back

Packaged goods makers including Unilever and Nestlé disappointed investors with weak third-quarter sales volumes, but that could change in the...

UK Consumer Confidence Tumbles In October As Inflation Still Weighs: GfK

British consumer confidence has tumbled this month after rising to its highest since the start of 2022 in September, reflecting households' renewed concern...