ESM - European Supermarket Magazine’s Post

Leading Spanish agri-food firm Grupo Vall Companys is going into the current edition of SIAL Paris 2024 with the goal of boosting its international sales of Iberian and Serrano ham. #Spain #ham #supplychain #tradeshow https://lnkd.in/dQdzp6fh

🎃 Whether it's a range of new 'Trick or Treat' sweets, or a pumpkin bonanza, big brands everywhere have copywriters dusting down their seasonal book of quips and sharing the spirit (sorry) of Hallowe'en. 💰 But there's a very good reason why retailers invest so much into this type of seasonal marketing, because it's big business. Like frighteningly big. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eDrCVFRS #SeasonalMarketing #BrandingCreativity #Halloween

Procter & Gamble missed Wall Street expectations for first-quarter sales as consumers in its major markets, the United States and China, switched to cheaper household and personal care brands. Jon Moeller, chair of the board, president and chief executive officer, stated, “Our organic sales growth, earnings and cash results in the first quarter keep us on track to deliver within our guidance ranges on all key financial metrics for the fiscal year.” #sales #consumergoods #quarterlyreports #profit https://lnkd.in/en4Aqdms

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The edible oil import duty increase, recently announced by the Indian government, is likely to have 'wide-ranging effects' on food sector in the country, according to GlobalData Plc, the data and analytics company. Shravani Mali, consumer analyst at GlobalData, stated, "The increase in import duty on crude edible oils can spark concerns among consumers and foodservice operators and may affect sales during the festive season, starting in October.” #importduties #India #foodservice #consumers #supplychain https://lnkd.in/ekQXt44N

WRAP, a British-based NGO, has called for a packaging ban on a selection of fruit and vegetables by 2030. Harriet Lamb, WRAP CEO, said, "I get it, it's easier to handle, there is less store waste, simpler production lines and tidier shelves. But we’re all paying the price." #packaging #environment #sustainability #retail https://lnkd.in/eqWG2KZv

Marfrig, one of the world’s largest beef producers, seeks to ensure that, by 2025, 100% of its cattle supply chain in the Amazon, Cerrado, and other regions of Brazil, including both direct and indirect suppliers, will be deforestation-free. #Brazil #supplychain #deforestation #cattle https://lnkd.in/eJftszGV

Carrefour România has joined forces with Bringo, a Romanian grocery delivery service, for a packaging collection service that aligns with the Deposit Return System (DRS). Narcis Horhoianu, chief marketing officer and e-commerce at Carrefour Romania, stated, "Offering this home-based return option aligns with customers' needs for innovative and responsible solutions." #grocery #Romania #DRS #retail https://lnkd.in/enecDe8n

British retail sales unexpectedly rose by 0.3% in September, latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed. #UK #retail #grocery #food https://lnkd.in/eeVmvX34

PepsiCo and The Coca-Cola Company bottlers in the West Bank are running out of cans and sugar, blocked by the prolonged closure of a Jordan border crossing, managers of two soda-bottling plants in the occupied Palestinian territory said. #beverage #bottling #supplychain #WestBank https://lnkd.in/erqkbEdg