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the_grocer:
— Prices in May were 1.2% higher than a year earlier, up from a 1.0% rise in April, according to the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Monitor. Annual food inflation slowed to 2.7% from 3.1%, but the BRC said retailers face rising energy costs and disruption linked to the conflict in Iran.
consumer_goods:
— Learn how CPG manufacturing leaders are using AI-powered supply chain planning capabilities to thrive amid global challenges and geopolitical tensions.
the_grocer:
— Just Eat is piloting ordering via WhatsApp, enabling users to converse with an AI assistant to discover and select their order. The entire discovery and selection process happens in the WhatsApp chat, with the company’s app used for the final secure payment step.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— The retailer reported profit before tax and capital items of 360 million rand for the 52 weeks ended 1 March, compared with a loss of 237 million rand in the prior period. The improvement was driven by a 681 million rand positive swing in net funding interest and a 9.6% rise in Boxer’s turnover.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— Output declined to 124,900 tonnes in 2025 from 126,500 tonnes in 2024, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The value of meat and meat products produced reached €45.2 billion, about 70 times higher than plant-based alternatives.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— General Mills has consolidated warehousing, order preparation and distribution for dry food products at a new 18,000-square-metre facility in Toury, operational since January 2026. The site serves as a national distribution hub and has earned BREEAM 'Excellent' certification.
Stack3d / stack3d:
— Knox has added a powder alternative to its canned sports drink lineup, offered in single-serving sachets. The powder features increased dosages and an updated formula compared to the ready-to-drink version.
Stephen Daniells / nutraingredients:
— Creatine innovation and education company Jenerise has launched a ‘precision-grade’ creatine monohydrate that seeks to raise creatine quality standards across the dietary supplement market. Cr.01 is manufactured to comply with major international quality and safety standards, including FDA (USP) and EFSA requirements.
Nikkie Thatcher / food_manufacture:
— Watt outlined how those who were BrewDog Equity Punks can claim the same equity stake they once held in BrewDog for free in the new business. He said 19.3% will be allocated to Equity Punks.
Uyen Duong / inside_fmcg:
— Australian plant-based alt-meat company V2Food has acquired US food brand Daring Foods and launched the brand in Australia through Woolworths Group. The Australian launch includes original and Cajun plant chicken pieces, with each serving containing up to 18g of protein and no artificial flavours or chemical binders.
Hui Ling Dang / nutraingredients:
— The company said Jeonlipso Chamdanggui Hwanggi Premium is the first health functional food in Korea to apply SHPro, a mixture of Angelica gigas and Astragalus membranaceus recognized by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The ingredient was jointly developed by the Rural Development Administration and local researchers using domestically produced GAP-certified materials.
businesswire_food:
— Capital Square announced the launch of CS1031 Cacema Townhomes, DST, a Delaware statutory trust offering ownership interests in a newly constructed, 176-unit townhome community in Kissimmee, Florida. The offering seeks to raise $41.85 million in equity from accredited investors.
businesswire_food:
— Getsitecontrol has launched a free Email Quality Checker that helps analyze and score email contacts before sending campaigns. The tool identifies risky email addresses that can negatively affect deliverability and helps brands prioritize higher-quality contacts for segmentation and outreach.