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UK food-to-go market forecast to decline as work-from-home policy curtails demand

The UK food-to-go-market is expected to decline by almost half this year to GBP10.8bn (US$13.7bn) before "bouncing" back somewhat in…

UK food industry commits to halving food waste

Some 90 UK food industry organisations - including producers, manufacturers and retailers - have committed to halving food waste. They…

Briefing: Emerging market e-commerce: Poland’s online grocery promise

Western Europe has been at the forefront of the development of online food retailing but the channel has taken root…

Briefing: 2015 preview: Online migration may prove troublesome for food firms

The internet and the rapid development of multichannel has had a monumental impact on the FMCG sector, necessitating a seismic…

UK mulls adding official “five-a-day” mark to ready meals

The UK government is considering allowing ready meal manufacturers to put the official five-a-day logo on their products. Under guidance…

Digesting digital: Suppliers, retailers must collaborate online to deliver value

Price is becoming an ever more significant issue in the UK grocery sector. Squeezed consumers and pressured retailers are increasingly…

UK suppliers, retailers must “reset” relationship – Higginson

Andrew Higginson, the deputy chairman of Morrisons and former Tesco finance director, has said branded suppliers and supermarkets must "reset"…

Premier Foods’ smaller brands helped by discount, c-store growth

The growth of the discount and convenience channels in the UK has led to a "renaissance" for some of Premier…

Focus: Manufacturers must adapt offering for online

Food manufacturers have been confronted with the meteoric rise of the e-commerce channel in the UK. A rude awakening awaits…

Comment: Growth of online channel good news for big brands

Online sales in the UK are on the rise as consumers increasingly shop for their groceries over the internet. Online…