The M&S pistachio sandwich: Are we mistaking hype for innovation?
Last month saw Marks & Spencer roll out another dessert sandwich following the success of its strawberry and crème sando.
Archives for July 6, 2026
Retail in Focus
Kroger’s purchase of Giant Eagle gives Walmart a run for their money
The nation’s largest pure-play grocery chain makes its first move into the Northeast following the botched Albertsons merger, but will it work?
PAUL, Walker’s and Biscoff race against the clock with summer campaigns
From Bastille Day and Wimbledon to the World Cup and blockbuster films, brands are proving that timing can be just as powerful an ingredient as flavour
Is AI vision worth the hype?
Visual inspection is a crucial part of the production process to ensure food safety and quality, but as AI-powered systems become more advanced are traditional methods due an upgrade?
Iran conflict: food sector’s 8 biggest casualties
Impacts from the Iran conflict have rippled across the global food system, with disruption taking an overall toll on food security and supply chains