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Mark Murphy / nosh:
— The retailer will roll out a unified blue-and-white soccer ball motif across 38 private-label products ahead of the tournament. The design will span categories including pasta, ice cream, pizza and snack lines, alongside themed appetizer cups and a ball-shaped supporters' cake.
verasidfhaosidhsodih / vegconomist_de:
— The WMO confirmed El Niño conditions are developing and have an 80% likelihood of occurring during the summer. The shifting weather patterns are anticipated to highly impact UK food supply over the summer.
the_grocer:
— The London-based dessert producer has recalled its Double Sea Salted Caramel Frozen Dessert because the product may contain hazelnuts and soya lecithin, which are not declared on the label. The recall covers all 2 x 85g packs with lot number 126135 and a best before date of 30 June 2027.
verasidfhaosidhsodih / vegconomist_de:
— The reports cover product launches, marketing campaigns, investment projects, award announcements and product testing results. Companies and organizations cited include New Roots, Taifun-Tofu, LIKE, PETA Germany and Stiftung Warentest.
Deniz Ataman / food_navigator_usa:
— Between the screen and the store, there’s a growing middle ground that brands are beginning to tap: audio advertising. As companies rethink how they engage consumers across channels, audio is re-emerging as another marketing pathway.
the_grocer:
— Lactalis said it had acquired Britain's Protein Works as the world’s largest dairy group continues to expand in protein-rich foods and nutrition products. Founded in 2012, Protein Works generates annual revenue of about €65 million.
Express Checkout / express_checkout:
— That first confirmed Walmart PO is a BIG deal! But at the same time... it’s also not cash. Behind that massive W is a pile of costs: production, supplier deposits, inventory—all due before Walmart pays on net terms.
Ferron Salniker / bevnet:
— Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is possibly closer to new ownership after its court-appointed receiver announced he has signed a non-binding letter of intent to sell nearly all of the brand’s assets to a Black-owned investment firm.
BevNET.com Staff / bevnet:
— At BevNET Live NYC 2026, taking place June 10 and 11 at New York’s Metropolitan Pavilion, founders will hear directly from investors, advisors and operators shaping today’s beverage finance environment. The event also includes access to private meetings through BevNET Live’s 1:1 networking program.
the_grocer:
— Retailers are being urged to review their online checkout processes before buy now, pay later rules take effect next month or risk regulatory action. The regulation comes into force on 15 July, bringing deferred payment products under full consumer credit rules for the first time.
Supermarket News Staff / supermarket_news:
— The program provides mentorship opportunities to a select group of brands not yet on the shelves of Whole Foods Market. Selected participants may receive coaching, educational programming and potential financial support.
Daphne Howland / retail_dive:
— The lingerie giant’s “promo detox” meant more full-price selling in Q1, and both the namesake and Pink brands took market share. The company expects sales to top $7 billion this year.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— European Supermarket Magazine (ESM) is now accepting submissions for its annual Europe’s Finest showcase, which highlights some of the most innovative, beautiful, technically advanced or interesting stores that have opened around Europe over the past 12 months. This is an editorial project, so there is no fee to take part.
the_grocer:
— It unveiled the fees that will be paid to return point operators when the scheme launches in October 2027. The fees will be set at 3p per container for manual return points, with automatic return points paid 5p per container up to 225,000 items per year and 1.3p above that level.
the_grocer:
— The new Frozen Pledge has seen 200 products either reduced in price or added to promotions. Iceland’s prices rose by 5.8% in April, the second-highest among supermarkets and above the industry average of 3.8%.
the_grocer:
— The plant-based supplements brand said it will permanently absorb the VAT on its PMS Hero capsules, reducing the price from £23.99 to £18.99. Products designed to support symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle remain subject to VAT.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— BAT expects first-half and full-year revenue growth from such products to be in the mid-teens, up from its prior forecast of low double-digit growth. The FDA said it would use enforcement discretion when manufacturers sold unauthorised products if their licence applications met certain standards.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— The programme aims to support young farmers across Europe future-proof their agricultural operations. It is expected to support approximately 900 young farmers in 2026 and will run from June to December.
consumer_goods:
— He will manage the company's end-to-end operations for manufacturing, procurement, logistics and planning.
Mark Hamstra / supermarket_news:
— Another federal lawsuit alleging that toxic heavy metals in baby food caused brain damage and developmental disorders was filed in U.S. District Court in Connecticut last week. The lawsuits allege that Walmart’s own Parent’s Choice brand baby food products contain heavy metals, which allegedly cause autism and other neurological disorders.
Supermarket News Staff / supermarket_news:
— GroceryNEXT, presented by Supermarket News in partnership with NexChapter, today announced its 2026 event agenda, shaped by an advisory board of grocery industry leaders. The 2026 program will focus on the major forces reshaping grocery retail, including evolving consumer expectations, operational transformation, customer loyalty and engagement.
the_grocer:
— Turnover grew 3% to £45.4m in the year to 31 August 2025, according to accounts filed at Companies House. Operating profit fell 35% to about £2.5m as gross profit dropped 4% to £9.3m.
the_grocer:
— GroceryAid has announced the first speakers for its annual diversity and inclusion conference. Senior leaders from Morrisons and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners are set to address 1,300 grocery executives in October.
Stack3d / stack3d:
— The product delivers 30g of protein in a single pint from whey and milk protein isolate with 2g of sugar. David said the ice cream sold out in 28 minutes after release.
Courtney Rehfeldt / athletech_news:
— Spavia has named Heather Holland chief operating officer as the resort-inspired day spa accelerates a dual-brand push with its recovery concept, Sway, toward 200 combined locations nationwide. The franchise currently counts nearly 60 locations across the U.S.
My Nguyen / inside_fmcg:
— “It has really been quite a bloodbath the last 12 to 18 months. But there really did need to be a consolidation and a bit of a cleanup,” she said. She said many products “were not really at the level they should have been” and had turned consumers away.
Bethan Grylls / food_manufacture:
— There is a “major blind spot” in UK preparedness for threats impacting food supply, a new report warns. The Cold Chain Federation says the cold chain’s role in resilience and national security is “almost entirely unrecognised” in government resilience and crisis assessments.
Tingmin Koe / nutraingredients:
— The Singapore government is pouring SGD$350m (US$273m) into healthy longevity research, with brain health and physical function the key focus of the initiative. Known as the Grand Challenge on Maximising Healthy and Successful Longevity, the program was announced during the National Medical Research Council Awards Ceremony and Research Symposium 2026.
Uyen Duong / inside_fmcg:
— The Future of Confectionery Activation report found 85 per cent of consumers say promotions influence their purchasing decisions. Price discounts influenced 67 per cent of shoppers, compared with 9 per cent for multi-buy offers and loyalty programs and 6 per cent for competitions.