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Promotional FeaturesThe out-of-stock problem: why 45% of shoppers switch brands
How to resolve out-of-stock challenges quickly and effectively.
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Promotional FeaturesHow marketers can sharpen tech tools to unlock long-term value
How FMCG marketers can sharpen martech for long-term value.
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Promotional FeaturesHow accessible automation helps start-ups scale smarter and grow
How compact, affordable automation helps ambitious food brands boost efficiency, cut costs and overcome growth challenges.
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Promotional FeaturesStay still, fall behind: Why food and drink must keep one eye on the future
The UK food and drink sector walks a continual tightrope between day-to-day operational demands and preparing for what the future holds. So, how can manufacturers and retailers balance their time strategically and successfully?
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Promotional FeaturesWhy UK retailers are turning to Northern Ireland for food innovation in 2026
From seaweed seasoning to carbon-tracked dairy, NI’s food sector is building a serious commercial case for UK retailers
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Promotional FeaturesHow retailers can profit by preparing for the UK deposit return scheme
Evidence from Europe shows stores with convenient return points see higher footfall and increased basket spend. As the UK’s DRS rollout takes shape, retailers who invest in the right tech now will protect margins and build customer loyalty later.
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Promotional FeaturesHow rapid response can buy retailers loyalty far beyond Mother’s Day
Annual events such as Mother’s Day put a huge expectation on grocery retailers to curate the perfect gifting inventory – whether bought in-store or, increasingly, online. So, how can they respond in a way that will secure not just that day’s purchase, but longer-term consumer loyalty.
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Promotional FeaturesDiscover the most trusted food and drink brands in grocery retail
UK shoppers are willing pay more for brands they trust. Now, new consumer research shows the grocery names that can benefit from trust as a competitive advantage.
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Promotional FeaturesPalm oil makes strides towards sustainable practice
Malaysia has cut forest loss by 57% and achieved 92% smallholder certification coverage, yet marketing products as ‘palm-oil free’ persists despite it being one of the most land-efficient vegetable oils available, says Belvinder Sron, the chief executive of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council.
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Promotional FeaturesHow can UK businesses survive the consumer spending shift?
UK consumers are reaching their spending limits after years of cuts. Recent research from AlixPartners reveals that, while fewer plan to reduce spending in 2026, this reflects exhaustion rather than recovery. Only groceries show positive spending intent, as households maintain already-reduced levels.
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Promotional FeaturesLHF and the future of food advertising
Discover how to spark creativity and stay compliant with a new guide on understanding how LHF regs could shape your ad strategy.
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Promotional FeaturesBoost ice cream sales with smart POS
Heat up your ice-cream offer with modern POS solutions to make shopping the freezers simpler and save staff time and hassle on clean-up
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Promotional FeaturesHow the air fryer revolution is powering flavour exploration and category growth
At this time of year, most of the nation wants to eat healthier while saving time and money, so it’s an ideal moment to celebrate one of the most popular and efficient meal time hacks – the air fryer.
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Promotional FeaturesRedefining recruitment: can humans and tech really work in harmony?
Recruitment and retention has long been a challenge in the food and drink manufacturing sector, so how can businesses future-proof their workforces and ensure that humans can really work in harmony with ever-evolving technology?
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Promotional FeaturesMasterclass: Driving excitement and value in biscuits
With 99.2% of UK households purchasing biscuits last year [Kantar], the category is a cupboard staple, with shoppers choosing them as an affordabel and necessary indulgence. So what more can retailers do to drive category value? Insights into different need states helps to provide the answer.
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Promotional FeaturesHow high-level supply chain digitalisation can safeguard your margins
Ewa Węgorkiewicz, CXO of the enterprise division at Trans.eu Group, talks digitalisation trends and creating efficient future digital transport networks.
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Promotional FeaturesIs progress under threat?
Despite political headwinds and economic uncertainty, the grocery sector is proving that meaningful diversity and inclusion progress is not only possible but already happening, with GroceryAid’s programme now counting over 100 partners.
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Promotional FeaturesWhat can we learn from the US on year-end occasions?
US retailers know how to maximise year-end occasions. Learn how they do it by tapping into season-shaping trends and sourcing the products that make winter go with a bang.
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Promotional FeaturesChain reaction: how reinvented supply chains fuel future retail
Find out how a new generation of logistics solutions are providing more efficent and sustainable fulfilment ready to meet the needs of a fast-evolving retail sector.
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Promotional FeaturesHow to optimise grocery supply during peak seasonal events
With end-of-year festivities rapidly approaching, the challenge for grocery suppliers and retailers is to maximise efficiency and on-shelf availability. Discover the key tactics needed to optimise the supply chain during peak seasonal events throughout the year.