Logistics
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.
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...
Regulation
Efficient and effective compensation for fluctuating flour quality
Fluctuating protein content in wheat flour makes standardised baking processes particularly difficult, as the amount present impacts...
Sustainability
World Banana Forum prepares for 4th Global Conference amid multiple challenges
The FAO-hosted Forum seeks to impact positively on the banana sector's environmental, social and economic sustainability. Bananas are the...
Regulation
UK report charts a way back to prosperity for the food & drinks industry in the post-pandemic future
Michael Bell, Executive Director of the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) and coordinator of the report said, "The...
Distribution
Report indicates how food and drink exports have been affected by lockdowns
The UK Food & Drink Federation (FDF) has reported a drop in UK food & drink exports during the pandemic of over £700 million to £5.1...