Distribution
Marketing
German Retailers Embrace Social Commerce as Competition Intensifies
German retailers pivot to social commerce with 59% using social media for marketing and 27% enabling direct purchases. Study reveals 84% view Chinese platforms as unfair competition whilst AI adoption remains limited. Traditional channels still dominate but hybrid retail model emerges as future standard.
Sustainability
Fedima Extends €20,000 Sustainability Grant Deadline for European Bakery Sector
Fedima extends application deadline to 15 August 2025 for €20,000 sustainability grant supporting European bakery sector. Grant targets small businesses, craft bakers and research institutes developing sustainable solutions in circular economy, waste reduction and energy efficiency. Applications open to EU, EFTA, UK and Turkey-based organisations with turnover under €10 million.
Packaging
RDM Group Introduces Multiboard® Barrier: PE-Coated Cartonboard for Industrial Applications
RDM Group launches Multiboard® Barrier, a PE-coated cartonboard containing 3-5% plastic for moisture-sensitive industrial baking applications. The recyclable packaging material meets PPWR regulations while maintaining performance standards for frozen foods, powdered goods, and pet food packaging.
Business
Navigating the Impact of Recent US Tariffs on the European Baking Industry
How the US trade tariffs will impact the Baking industry and what can be done to help ride the wave.
Distribution
UK imports of South African raisins soar, with further growth predicted
Exports of South African raisins to the UK have more than doubled over the past year as the British market continues its love affair with...
Marketing
Health claims are particularly likely to influence younger consumers, Prinova research shows
Health claims influence the food and beverage purchasing decisions of most consumers, and are particularly likely to resonate with the...
Business
Inorganic Bread Improver Market Rapidly Gaining Traction in Key Business Segments
The Latest published market study on Global Inorganic Bread Improver Market provides an overview of the current market dynamics in the...