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INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET NEWS SEPTEMBER 2016

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INDIAN BISCUIT MANUFACTURERS GET HEALTHY

FAMILY SPENDING POWER CONTINUES TO REACH RECORD LEVELS

SIAL Paris is Back From 16th – 20th October, SIAL Paris will once more welcome the world’s largest food and drink innovation exhibition.

Over 7,000 exhibitors and 160,000 professionals are expected to attend along with top French and international agri-food leaders.

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CANADA: SUPERMARKET TO THE WORLD!

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SIAL Paris is Back

From 16th – 20th October, SIAL Paris will once more welcome the world’s largest food and drink innovation exhibition.

Over 7,000 exhibitors and 160,000 professionals are expected to attend along with top French and international agri-food leaders.

TNS Survey About Food Habits Around The World: Food Habits & Popular Belief? ....................................................10 Interview: Koxka & Kobol (Kgroup) ..........................................24 Green Box: Designed To Adapt Fruit And Vegetable Packaging To Retail Stores ..........................................................28 Celebrating Organic produce & supporting the #OrganicUnboxed Campaign ....................................................37 Free food from Tesco means a hot lunch for hundreds ....42

Cheese Consumers seek Sustainability Commitments ....48 Family spending power continues to reach record Levels ....................................................................................52 Future of Retail 2020: ....................................................................58 Arese Opens Italy’s Biggest Shopping Mall “Il Centro .......61 The role of big data in the retail supply chain .....................66 Four trends in International Marketing ..................................70

UK’s Top Five Young Fish Friers Revealed ...............................44

Opportunities for Natural & Organic: Beverages in Brazil .........................................................................72

Americans Are Eating Less Ice Cream But Are Willing To Pay A Premium ............................................46

Rio Olympics Games serves up Responsibly sourced Seafood .............................................................................76

Valpizza: Made

By Hand in the finest Italian Tradition

Schoeller Allibert: Vision towards a Greener and Better World Interview with Ludo Gielenhe,Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer of Schoeller Allibert.

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Interview with Patricia Preli, Commercial Office & Marketing Manager, Valpizza

Canada: Supermarket to the world!

US Grocery Stores Struggle to Keep Up

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Walmart: One Big Yes P 54

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SIAL Paris, A Strategic "Hub” for the Distribution Sector NICOLAS TRENTESAUX, DIRECTOR SIAL NET WORK

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ith the Earth’s population set to hit the 9 to 10 billion mark, and with as many mouths to feed, the rising demand for food constitutes a real challenge for the food and distribution industries.

In 2016, SIAL Paris reflects both this development and the way in which the distribution sector has capitalised on the challenges posed by an ever-increasing number of sales outlets. For instance, for the last 20 years, hypermarkets and supermarkets have represented 70% of the market share in Europe - not only because consumer habits are deeply engrained, but because these outlets have managed to retain customers and resist the rise of omni-channels and alternative circuits by fighting to create brand preference.

The food distribution sector knows that clients are drawn by the diversity and attractiveness of the products available (at the best prices). And so the outlets have adapted, learning how to respond

to the the ever-evolving needs of today’s savvier and increasingly responsible “consum’actors”.

Numerous internet-based retail innovations have been launched across the world – especially in the U.S.A., with disintermediated shopping services such as Google Express Shopping and Instacart. These platforms or apps allow clients to shop on their smart phones, promising to collect and deliver products. For now, such “disruptive” offerings are epiphenomena, targeting consumers who place the benefits of the service above the actual cost.

But when it comes to new concepts, the retail sector has managed to adjust and adapt to this rise in e-commerce by hybridizing its own sales models, mixing both the physical and the virtual. Even with drive-through and click & collect services, the physical store remains the centre of the shopping experience – something that allows outlets to create brand preference, despite the changing

landscape. Examples? Stores like Eataly, which doubled its restaurant offerings; Whole Foods Market, which morphed into a producer of organic foods; or “retailtainment” centres, like the malls in Dubai.

These new concepts (and others), no matter how embryonic, are waiting to be discovered at the fair’s roundtables and at other SIAL TV conferences – or during the Parisian “stores tours” (proposed in conjunction with MMM), taking visitors to innovative points of sales, from food distributors and gourmet delis, to wine-related stores.

As you know, brand preference isn’t necessarily linked to price. It’s all about the product offering - and therefore the constant need for retailers to source new products and brands. With over 400,000 products, presenting worldwide innovative products and trends, SIAL Paris is a playground for the distribution sector - the best food showcase in the world."

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From 16th – 20th October, SIAL Paris will once more welcome the world’s largest food and drink innovation exhibition. Following the success of the 50th anniversary event in 2014, the exhibition is off to a good start with 90% of exhibition space already sold out. Over 7,000 exhibitors and 160,000 professionals are expected to attend along with top French and international agri-food leaders.

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Paris is Back Over 7,000 exhibitors and 160,000 professionals are expected to attend along with top French and international agri-food leaders. New additions to the exhibition include a new gluten-free zone and a partnership with world-renowned chef and restaurateur Joel Robuchon. The theme of this year’s exhibition is to ‘look deeper’ in order to understand the demands and opportunities in today’s ever changing global market. The objective is to break down traditional barriers and discover new development opportunities by providing a platform to introduce new trends, explore diversity from different territories and quality and safety issues.

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he main sectors exhibiting at SIAL Paris will include meat; poultry; cured meat; dairy products; organic food; equipment; beverages; fruit and vegetables; wine and spirits; frozen foods; seafood; ingredients; gourmet food; sweet grocery and bakery; tinned food; deli and ready prepared dishes; health products and food supplements.

New to 2016, SIAL is introducing a gluten-free zone, a section showing the way in which food markets are adapting to new needs, as consumers change their habits and expectations.

Also under the spotlight will be the organic and fresh produce sectors, and the beverage market - especially beers and hot drinks. In addition, there will

Key Facts & Figures SIAL Paris 2016 ◊ Over 100 countries represented ◊ 21 product sectors ◊ More than 2,000 innovations ◊ Over 7,000 exhibitors from 104 countries85% international ◊ 160,000 professionals expected from 194 countries – 71% international ◊ 1,500 journalists ◊ 120 official delegations be a “tech” zone, allowing SMEs to present their latest technologies and equipment. In 2016 the foodservice industry will take centre stage thanks to one

exceptional Patron –French chef Joël Robuchon: voted “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” (Best Craftsman of France) in 1976, “Chef of the Year” in 1987 and

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“Chef of the Century” in 1990, he has been Fleury-Michon’s partner for the last 28 years and is the most Michelin-starred chef in the world (26 stars).

In 2014, he participated in SIAL’s “50 years, 50 chefs” operation, and this year, as the event’s patron, he will be part of both the SIAL Innovation awards committee (alongside Elior and Gault&Millau) and September’s press conference panel.

In addition, the multi-Michelin-starred chef will speak on SIAL TV on October 16 (opening day) and set up a restaurant-themed itinerary, selecting the exhibitors’ best products for a basket bearing his name.

EVENTS NOT TO MISS INCLUDE: • SIAL Innovation- a unique global food innovation observatory • SIAL World Tour- a tour of the major retail trends that shape the world markets as selected by a panel of international experts • Store Tours- visit innovative store concepts around Paris

including a visit to Rungis, the largest fresh produce market in the world • La Cuisine- attend culinary demonstrations from international chefs • New Talents of Gastronomy Prize “All eyes will be focused on Paris in October 2016,” says Nicolas Trentesaux (SIAL Network Director).

“The food industry is one of the most dynamic industries in most G20 countries. By discovering new trends and business opportunities, participants will find the tools they need to achieve their objectives. SIAL Paris is a unique platform for stakeholders to test new markets, launch new products and meet today’s main players to discuss the challenges of the future. It’s also a sort of laboratory: R&D departments from around the world frequently finalise their products in time to test them in SIAL Paris’ aisles. Over 2,500 new products will be presented at the SIAL Innovation feature this year, inspiring the food and beverage industry even more than ever.”

SIAL NETWORK

ABOUT COMEXPOSIUM

The SIAL Network is the world’s no. 1 food exhibition network. It provides the unique know-how and expertise required to identify the most dynamic food markets and to create business opportunities in a B2B environment. 50 years of experience have made SIAL THE meeting place. Its 8 trade fairs (Montreal, Toronto, Shanghai, San Paulo, Paris, Abu Dhabi, Jakarta and Manila) assemble 12,000 exhibitors from 100 countries and more than 280,000 visitors from 200 countries.

The COMEXPOSIUM Group, one of the world’s leading event organisers, is involved in more than 170 B2C and B2B events across 11 different sectors, including food, agriculture, fashion, security, digital, construction, high-tech, optics and transport. Comexposium hosts more than 3 million visitors and 45,000 exhibitors in 26 countries around the world.

SIAL has innovation in its DNA and offers unique insights into food trends and innovations. More than 2,500 food innovations are displayed throughout the world through the SIAL Innovation event held at every show. Backed by its international reputation on every continent, the SIAL Network provides global coverage with a local approach in close proximity to the markets.

Comexposium operates across 30+ global economic growth zones, such as: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, and USA.

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TNS Survey About Food Habits Around The World

Food Habits & POPULAR BELIEF? Which products make the Chinese salivate? What makes Qataris, Malaysians or Spaniards buy one food product and not another? Which is more important to American or French consumers: organic produce or online sales? Published by SIAL, the “Food 360” report gives you all the facts, and answers these questions and many more. While we wait for its release in early September, here are some extracts to whet your appetite…

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“buzz”. If almost all Asians have eaten seaweed-based products and 1 Chinese person in 3 consumes insects, very few people in France have done the same (32% and 14% respectively).

(ready to grow)/SIAL Paris 2014 and Aquaponics systems/SIAL Interfood Jakarta – SIAL Paris has been able to detect the movement’s pioneering products and services, helping consumers produce their own food.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT PURCHASE CRITERION: FALSE Do as I say… Sustainable development is a concern for almost everybody. A vast majority of consumers would like to fight against food waste (89%), and animal welfare is seen as necessary (77%).

But there’s a difference between what is said and what is done: Of the fifteen chief criteria involved in choosing products, environmental impact is the least important in the Middle East. In France, China and Britain, it’s only a little more significant, in 14th place.

HOMEMADE PRODUCE - A LOT OF NOISE IN THE MEDIA ABOUT A MARGINAL TREND: FALSE he success of the “I grew this myself ” movement is official… In south-east Asia (84%) and the Middle East (55%), over half of consumers eat self-produced food. And the trend is developing throughout the world, except in Russia where home-grown produce is already a cultural norm.

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Europe is slightly behind in this area, but France stands out with almost 1 in 2 consumers cultivating their own fruit, vegetables and herbs. Thanks to the SIAL network – notably with Prêt à Pousser

At the top of the list are Enjoyment, Health or Convenience. Concern for “sustainable development” is considered an additional guarantee – which undoubtedly explains why the supply of these products is still limited.

NEW PRODUCTS, YES – BUT WITHIN REASON: TRUE The interest is there… Germany aside, a vast majority of consumers are hungry for new products. The most curious are the Middle Eastern populations (71%), followed closely by the French (64%) and the Spanish (63%).

Most food lovers are looking for original flavours, new textures or unexpected colours, but they’re reluctant to buy products that are not anchored in their own culture, no matter how great the

THE WEB INFLUENCES WHAT GOES ONTO CONSUMERS’ PLATES IN 2016? FALSE BUT… The Internet is everywhere – at home, at work, in the metro and in schools…

And consumers tend to use online services when it comes to tourism/travelling (54%) or automotive industry (45%). However, in the food and beverage world, that figure drops to 26%. The use of online food retailers is much more prevalent in China (86%) and South-East Asia (76%) than in Germany (30%) or France (44%).

THE 3 WINNERS: LOCAL, WELL-LABELLED PRODUCTS, “WITHOUT” PESTICIDES OR ANTIBIOTICS? TRUE If Anglo-Saxon countries like Britain don’t feel particularly concerned by pesticide- or antibiotic-free produce (59% and 53% respectively), the trend is very pronounced in South-East Asia (93% and 80%) where people are aware of diet-caused health issues and worry about where their food is from (82%).

The same can be said of France (83%, 79% and 68%). Around 6 out of 10 consumers also prefer buying local produce; however, the British (44%) are less concerned with this than the French (62%). As more and more people want to eat healthily, there’s a call to trace the origins of foodstuffs through transparent labelling.

Carried out for SIAL by TNS Sofres, the exclusive survey (which includes an examination of the XTC World Innovation database), provides a clear picture of the tastes and desires of consumers in 9 European countries, in North America, in the Middle East and in Asia. It also debunks certain received ideas and shows that development opportunities for food companies are as real today as they are numerous… A mine of ideas for exporters!

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Food Bowl Dizziness The New Consumer's Paradigms Food – at the heart of consumers’ everyday lives - fascinates us more than ever. On every continent, and in every country and region, socio-cultural revolutions are changing the game, and distribution networks are expressing social diversity.

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IAL Paris is often called the world’s biggest hypermarket – and rightly so.

But it’s also much more! Yes, it plays an important commercial role (at the heart of the food world), but it also shines light on today’s increasingly passionate, demanding and forward-thinking consumers. It is a source of inspiration for all industry players, and I invite you to use it to build, create and distribute the food of both today and tomorrow - the food that impassioned, modern consumers will take with them into the future.

The world is changing and everyone wants to eat well, but are we all going about it the same way? What value do we give to food? Is it the same everywhere?

Do the French like the same things as the Chinese? Do new products in the Middle East also appeal to Americans?

What influence does product innovation have on each market? Are consumers looking for classics or do they want a change? Right now our food world is oscillating between digital and technological innovations, and a marked ‘back to basics’ trend.

What role will innovation play in overcoming the 21st century challenge of feeding - sufficiently and durably - 9 to 10 billion people? How can we satisfy consumer expectations and deliver more pleasure and quality? Transparency, balance, quality of ingredients, environmental impact… these are the keys to today’s innovations. SIAL continues to

deepen food world knowledge by sponsoring both an exclusive Kantar TNS report on consumer expectations and the traditional XTC World Innovation Panorama on supply trends. Together, they are the means of deciphering the new consumer paradigms. Thanks to this data, SIAL Paris will highlight the signs (from the strongest to the weakest) to look out for during the fair from the 16 - 20 October 2016.

SIAL is all about giving food for thought and inspiration to the myriad of companies that help design, invent and explain the food products of tomorrow. The future is being made today, so don’t miss out!

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Sofi Awards and SIAL Food Innovation Awards Two leading food shows, the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show and Comexposium’s SIAL Paris, announce an agreement to highlight food innovation at their respective trade shows by featuring each show’s award-winning products.

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ach organization and show share a goal of presenting buyers of specialty food from top names in retailing and foodservice with the best in innovation in everything from chocolate, cheese and olive oil to natural and organic foods, the Specialty Food Association with its sofi™ Awards and SIAL Paris with its Food Innovation Awards. “sofi” stands for specialty outstanding food innovation.

Each show will present the other’s award winners in high-profile showcases to provide the honored food companies with new opportunities to develop their businesses in international markets.

At the 2016 Summer Fancy Food Show at Javits Center in New York, from June 26 – 28, a showcase will present the ten innovative food products selected for SIAL Food Innovation Awards at the SIAL shows in 2014, 2015, and 2016.

During SIAL Paris 2016, October 16-20, in Paris Nord Villepinte, winners of the Specialty Food Association’s 2016 sofi™ Awards will be showcased in a dedicated display featuring 28 outstanding products.

“For years, SIAL has been inspiring attendees by providing food for thought by showcasing product innovation in all

its guises, and by spotlighting food trends from around the world,” say Nicolas Trentesaux, SIAL Network director. “It is logical to join forces with the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show and sofi™ Awards, in hopes that we will both inspire our respective clients and partners.”

“The sofi Awards are the highest honor in the specialty food industry and we are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase these outstanding innovative products at such an important international marketplace as SIAL Paris,” says Laura Santella-Saccone, chief marketing officer of the Specialty Food Association.

“By showcasing SIAL’s Food Innovation honorees, we are adding even more innovative products to present to key buyers from around the world who attend the Summer Fancy Food Show.”

SIAL INNOVATION For 50 years, SIAL has highlighted innovation in the agri-food business to better understand and anticipate food trends.

SIAL is working with local and international experts to identify the innovative products of its exhibitors at all SIAL shows. More than 2,000 innovative products are selected per year, with 12 SIAL

Innovation winners touring the world each year to all SIAL shows.

ABOUT THE SPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION The Specialty Food Association is a thriving community of food artisans, importers and entrepreneurs who bring craft, care and joy to the distinctive foods they produce.

Established in 1952 in New York, the not-for-profit trade association provides its 3,200 members in the U.S. and abroad the tools, knowledge and connections to champion and nurture their companies in an always-evolving marketplace.

The Association owns and produces the Winter and Summer Fancy Food Shows, and presents the sofi™ Awards honoring excellence in specialty food. Learn more at specialtyfood.com

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SIAL Innovation Awards Winners 2016

The SIAL Innovation prizes are awarded to those who help shape what we eat both today and tomorrow.

AWARD OF NON- ALCOHOLIC DRINKS: PUR JUST • Exhibitor: DAREGAL SA • Brand: DARÉGAL & ULTI • Description: Cold-pressed pure ULTI fruit juice with DAREGAL herbs. Stabilized by high pressure. No preservative.

• Selected for the co-branding between a brand of cold pressed juice and a brand of herbs and spices.

• Variety: Apple & parsley, apple, pineapple & tarragon; grapefruit, peach & citronella, lemon, strawberry &mint, lemon & basilic • Country: France • Launch date: 10/2016 AWARD OF ALCOHOLIC DRINKS: MAMA CARROT • Exhibitor: AURELI MARIOMAMA CARROT • B r a n d : A U R E L I M A R I O S S AGRICOLA • Description: Carrot liqueur source of beta carotene. Rich in vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. 20% alcohol by volume.

• Selected for the originality of the carrotbased liqueur recipe • Variety: Carrot • Country: Italy • Launch date: 11/2016

AWARD OF DAIRY PRODUCTS: LAIT DEMI-ÉCRÉMÉ UHT • Exhibitor: SAS Lait6 • Brand: EN DIRECT DES ELEVEURS Lait demi-écrémé UHT • Description: Milk source of Omega 3 in a 100% recyclable flexible pouch.

Requires little water for the manufacture of packaging. Milk sold without intermediate. Cows fed without palm oil.

• Selected for the convenient eco-design packaging • Country: France • Launch date: 09/2016 AWARD OF SAVOURY GROCERY: LES MOULINS À CHAMPIGNONS • Exhibitor: SABAROTmoulin • Brand: SABAROT • Description: Mix of dried selected mushrooms in a mill. Handpicked mushrooms.

• Selected for the convenient offer of selected mushrooms in a mill.

• Variety: Porcini, morels, and mixed forest mushrooms • Country: France • Launch date: 03/2016 AWARD OF SWEET GROCERY: QUINOA WITH FRUIT • Exhibitor: SOCIEDAD AGRICOLA VIRU

• Brand: VIRÚ • Description: A dessert of quinoa with fruit served in individual portions with a spoon in the lid • Selected for the originality of its quinoa based recipe • Quinoa with fruit Variety: mango, blueberry, passion fruit, coconut, papaya, pineapple • Country: Peru • Launch date: 03/2016 AWARD OF DELICATESSEN PRODUCTS: PETIT POLENTA ET PETIT QUINOA À TRANCHER • Exhibitor: SABAROT • Brand: SABAROT • Description: Sausage shaped cereal to slice and pan-fry in a few minutes.

Gluten free.

• Selected for the convenient sausageshaped packaging • Polenta and slaced Quinoa Variety: polenta, quinoa • Country: France • Launch date: 01/2016 AWARD OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES: FOLIONS AGRUMES • Exhibitor: CD FRUITS • Brand: CD FRUITS FOLION • Description: Dehydrated exotic citrus sheets. Fine, flexible sheets, made with natural ingredients. Ideal for making

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fumet sachets. Recipe created with Michelin-starred chef Philippe Brun.

For food praparation and for catering • Selected for the use of chanterelle mushrooms in sauce preparations • Variety: Chanterelle fumet, morel fumet, porcini fumet • Country: France • Launch date: 10/2016

samosas, pastries, cocktails ... No gluten or lactose. No color or preservative.

No gelling agent, texturizing agent or allergen.

• Selected for the use of original fruits without their juiciness.

• Folions agrumesVariety: Kumquat, Kalamansi, Yuzu • Country: France • Launch date: 07/2015 AWARD OF SEAFOOD PRODUCTS: ORGANIC SEAWEEDS • Exhibitor: LE BONTA' • Brand: LE BONTA' / NUOVA TERRA • Description: Organic seaweed rich in protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins.

Easy to use in cooking.

• Selected for the numerous varieties of seaweeds.

• ORGANIC Seaweeds Variety : Sushi nori seaweed, organic nori flakes, wakame seaweed, dulse flakes, sea lettuce flakes, sea spaghetti • Country: Italy • Launch date: 09/2016 AWARD OF FROZEN PRODUCTS: GELATO FILLED FRUIT • Exhibitor: DIVINO USA INC. • Brand: DIVINO • Description: Original gelato filled fruit in a packaging to go with spoon included. No GMO. Made in Italy.

• Selected for innovation in the choice of fruit.

• Variety: Kiwi, peach, plum, lemon, orange • Country: USA • Launch date: 01/2015 AWARD OF MEAT PRODUCTS: LA CAVE À VIANDE (THE MEAT CELLAR) • Exhibitor: PUIGRENIER • Brand: PUIGRENIER. • Description: Meat matured for a minimum of 21 days in a cold room, using an ancestral butcher process. Tender and tasty French meat. Products from cattle selected in partnership with breeders who use traditional cattle-rearing

techniques. In a wooden box with cooking instructions. Guaranteed quality vacuum packaging.

• Selected for the high-end approach in terms of quality and origin of meat and the original packaging.

• Variety: Charolais- rib of beef, T-bone steak, faux-filet steack on the bone, filet steak on the bone, marbled steak, spider steak, entrecote, faux-filet steak, filet steak, butcher's cut, plancha steak • Country: France • Launch date: 01/2016 AWARD OF HEALTH & NATURALITY: STEAKS ET BOULETTES DE LÉGUMINEUSES • Exhibitor: ICI & LA - LE BOUCHER VERT • Brand: ICI & LA - LE BOUCHER VERT • Description: Organic meat substitute with pulses, rich in nutrients. Source of protein. Rich in fiber. 100% vegetarian. Cook in a pan or in the oven.

• Variety: Green lentil steaks, chickpeas steaks, flageolet bean steaks, green lentil balls, chickpeas balls, flageolet bean balls.

• Selected for the health and fun factors of pulses.

• Country: France • Launch date: 11/2015 AWARD FOODSERVICE: FUMET DE CHAMPIGNONS • Exhibitor: BORDE • Brand: BORDE • Description: Re-sealable mushroom

AWARD OF DISTRIBUTION: LES MOULINS À CHAMPIGNONS • Exhibitor: SABAROT • Brand: SABAROT • Description: Mix of dried selected mushrooms in a mill. Handpicked mushrooms.

• Selected for the convenient offer of selected mushrooms in a mill.

• Variety: Porcini, morels, and mixed forest mushrooms • Country: France • Launch date: 03/2016 GRAND PRIX EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGIES: MÉLANGEUR FLASHMIX • Exhibitor: SILVERSON Mélangeur FLASHMIX • Brand: SILVERSON • Description: Powder/liquid rotor mixer • Selected for its capacity to incorporate powders, which creates new cooking possibilities • Country: France • Launch date: 06/2015 AWARD OF INTERMEDIATE FOOD & INGRÉDIENT: HELIPEPT • Exhibitor: HPE INGREDIENTS • Brand: HPE INGREDIENTS • Description:Extracted from snails, this product has an inhibitory effect on the angiotensin converting enzyme, and so helps reduce arterial hypertension.

• Selected for the use of an innovative primary material and its effect on arterial hypertension • Country: France • Launch date: 01/2016

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WHY COME AND VISIT SIAL PARIS?

SIAL PARIS, OPEN SOURCE INSPIRATION The whole range of ingredients

• 2 180 products presented • More than 600 innovations selected • 15 Grands Prix • 3 gold, silver and bronze grands prix revealed at the show on 17th October • An observatory attended by 2 in 3 visitors, including the exclusive TNS-Kantar / XTC study that puts into perspective the expectations of consumers from 9 parts of the world and product offer, as well as offering a forward-looking presentation of future food trends.

SIAL Innovation, the competition that can launch a Food adventure: The essential event … the great innovation contest – food, equipment or services – which offers a complete panorama of food innovation. SIAL Innovation offers a preview of all the products that will be trending tomorrow. It’s also an enormous source of inspiration for finding new concepts and, why not, imagining new recipes! The world’s greatest food lab open its doors wide for you!

INSPIRE DRINK The new event at SIAL Paris dedicated to the Drinks sector, in collaboration with Victor Delpierre, World Champion Barista and Cocktails 2013. On the programme: lots of events centred on the hot and cold drinks world enable you to enjoy a cocktail of innovations, in the company of barmen and chefs.

Inspire Drink is also the ideal event to get your own products tested.

LA CUISINE The catering professionals’ event!

Demonstration sessions for inspiration from the world’s kitchens, an opportunity to meet with chefs and taste a Michelin-starred dish, a take-away area to discover new catering concepts, as well as the Espoirs de la Gastronomie competition! All under the patronage of Joël Robuchon!

IN-FOOD CENTRE There’s a full programme … trend and news conferences to inspire and one-toone meeting areas based around four main themes to increase the number of

SIAL TV Discussions and information on the major food industry challenges are all on SIAL TV. In a new hybrid and hyper-connected space, SIAL TV gives you the opportunity of attending and taking part in conferences, round tables, debates and product demonstrations!

contacts and partnership opportunities!

Registration is free, but obligatory if you want to take part!

• Exhibitor participation: form to be filled out on your exhibitor platform • Visitor participation: contact Club PAI directly on clubpai@wanadoo.fr WINE AND FOOD LAB The event dedicated to the drinks sector and delicatessen The idea: to have your products tasted face to face with your core target, combining dishes with unexpected drinks. The food test is a fun and friendly way to find out about new tastes.

Example of a success story: Combination of Sake and mackerel in 2014

WORLD TOUR For a guided tour of major consumer and world distribution trends, head for the World Tour! Accompanied by Nielsen and Euromonitor experts, 28 specialist journalists given an exclusive promotion of their own countries, together with key figures from the sector. To understand all about the international challenges linked to export, take a trip to the World Tour!

LOOK DEEPER INTO LATIN AMERICA 9 of the region’s countries present their culture and regional products over a 5 day period in a dedicated demonstration and tasting area

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Supermarket to the world!

BY LAWRENCE MACAULAY

The agriculture and food industry has deep roots in Canada’s history and way of life. Today, Canadian food and beverages are found on supermarket shelves around the world, from meat, to grains, to seafood.

Trade drives over CAD$60 billion of Canada’s exports and helps secure jobs, growth and opportunities for Canadians – and more great food choices for consumers around the world.

Lawrence MacAulay is Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

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ith our relatively small population and high productive capacity, Canada is the world’s leading agricultural trader on a per capita basis. We are the world’s top exporter of canola, flax, pulse crops and wild blueberries, and a top-three exporter of wheat and pork.

Canada is a world leader renowned for being a reliable source of high-quality, safe agricultural, food and seafood products.

We have a pristine natural environment, abundant land and water resources, and an innovative and growing agriculture and agri-food industry.

On average, about half of the value of Canada’s agricultural production is exported, over a third of our wheat crop, two-thirds of our pork, 85 per cent of our canola and 90 per cent of our pulse crops. Close to half of our agriculture

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There are great opportunities for the agriculture and food industry in Canada and around the world.

By 2050, global demand for food is projected to grow by 60 per cent. Canada’s agriculture and food sector has the resources and ingenuity it takes to meet that demand. and food exports are processed foods – from our unique icewines to our iconic maple syrup. One of my key priorities as Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food is to promote Canadian agricultural trade interests to expand Canada’s presence on the global stage.

Working closely with industry, we advocate for science and rules-based trade to open Canadian markets for agriculture and food producers, grow farm businesses and provide greater choice to consumers around the world. To maximize our

trade opportunities, we have been building relationships with key trading partners, including the European Union, the U.S., Mexico, China, Japan and Korea.

A strong culture of science, innovation and action on the environment is critical to keeping agriculture on the cutting edge. Canada’s agricultural scientists continue to give farmers the tools they need to meet international demands for innovative, safe, and environmentally sustainable food. For example, through higher-yielding crops that can resist

disease and insects, science is helping Canadian farmers increase production while reducing their environmental footprint. There are great opportunities for the agriculture and food industry in Canada and around the world. By 2050, global demand for food is projected to grow by 60 per cent. Canada’s agriculture and food sector has the resources and ingenuity it takes to meet that demand.

Together we will work to make Canada the “supermarket to the world”.

Citadelle cooperative brings together some 2,000 passionate producers of maple, honey and cranberry products proudly sharing the very best of what we do around the world.

Marie-Pier Béliveau, proud member of Citadelle

Yves Gauvin, proud member of Citadelle

BRC GLOBAL STANDARDS

Nathalie Côté, proud member of Citadelle

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Schoeller Allibert

Vision towards a Greener and Better World Interview with LUDO GIELENHE,Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer of Schoeller Allibert.

Schoeller Allibert has been inventing, developing, designing and manufacturing Returnable Transit Packaging (RTP) for more than 50 years. They have a rich heritage, having been formed from the key players: Schoeller, Wavin, Perstorp, Arca, Linpac, Allibert, Paxton, Stucki amongst others. Today they are the European market leader with operations world-wide.

Schoeller Allibert is a green and innovative company committed to reducing clients’ logistics and packaging costs and improving their supply chains.

Can you tell us more about Schoeller Allibert. The company, some background, and the products?

Schoeller Allibert has been inventing, developing, designing and manufacturing Returnable Transit Packaging (RTP) for more than 60 years. We have a rich heritage, having been formed from the key players: Schoeller, Wavin, Perstorp, Arca, Linpac, Allibert, Paxton, Stucki amongst others. Today we are the European market leader in Returnable Plastic Packaging Solutions with operations worldwide.

In 2015, our turnover reached € 555.4 million with 1800 employees. We have 14 production facilities that manufacture over three thousand different reusable transit solutions for over 8,000 clients in 50 countries. Today, when you see a RTP, the chance you enter in contact with a Schoeller Allibert product is 25%.

In terms of products, we offer a comprehensive range of standard and tailor made RTP packaging solutions across ten key product segments being Foldable Large Containers, Foldable Small Containers, Rigid Pallet Containers, Beverage crates and trays, Stackable and Stack /Nest handheld boxes, UN pails, Foldable IBCs, Pallets and Dollies.

In percentage, how important is the food industry to your company in terms of sales volume?

Food and food processing represent 11% of our global revenues. Retail is also 11% mostly in grocery logistics and shelf ready packaging.

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unloading of trucks, see containers… and insure versatility of use, and ability to pool packaging in case of seasonality or irregular sales / shipping to some locations.

Schoeller Allibert has the largest R&D centre in the industry (5% of our turnover dedicated to R&D), located in Hardenberg, Nederland, allowing us to launch over 50 new products per year.

Among the many 2015-2016 innovations, the most prominent were all invented in this Hardenberg facility, such as: • The MaxiLog®, a light, strong and hygienic Rigid Bulk container especially developed for the Food market and other markets with high hygienic requirements • The EuroClick®, a versatile European crate for the Automotive market, inter-stackable with most euro-containers and featuring an innovative holding label feature • The Magnum Optimum®, the only 750kg certified FLC in the market, with the lowest folded height (25% space saving in trucks) for automotive and industrial logistics • The AgriLog®, a well-ventilated Big Box, made to reduced shocks while harvesting and keeping Fresh produces well-spread during transport We work within a 360 close system; Schoeller Allibert has the EFSA agreement, meaning we can recycle 100% of our products thanks to our integrated recycling unit in the Hardenberg factory.

In 2015, we recycled 10,000 tons of plastics were recycled in this facility, and reintroduce in the circular circuit to build identical containers or updated models with the same material for our clients.

Within the Food Industry, we are the first RTP Company to build a 100% recycled food safe crate that meets the European Food Safety Authority standards.

Our added value lies in our capacity to develop high-end products from A to Z, fully customizable and on-demand. We

Customization: in mold labelling, tracking devices (bar codes RFID, software like GPS on some big boxes or WMS for storage systems) Private color, special features, special material to fit either special shaped products or processes, and manage efficiently the customer’s fleet of boxes. Brand awareness for bottle crates but also for outbound logistics packaging going to stores or point of sale.

How do you see the future of the packaging industry? always run a supply chain analysis for each new client, allowing us to perfectly determine their needs in terms of quality, price, but also specific industrial requirements. Our products are lighter, stronger and more environmental friendly.

Our targeted markets are: • Automotive • Food & Food Processing • Beverage • Retail • Industrial Manufacturing • Pooling Through Our Customers What are the challenges ahead for Schoeller Allibert?

Globalization: is the key trend in terms of major influence on our business: competition being global and fierce, all companies look for savings and efficiency in all parts of their own business.

I.e. inbound logistics and pressure on their own suppliers to reduce costs, speeding up their own processes and reducing labor, avoid storage both of parts and finished products, and lower cost of outbound logistics.

Standardization and Customization of packaging are consequences of this:

The future of our industry will mainly be about adapting ourselves to the trends of the different markets we work in.

Material innovation is important because it allows us to improve the core capacity of products but a lot of innovations come from smarter design and better understanding of the markets’ needs.

In terms of innovations, I see 3 top trends for the following years: In Retail, the consumer attractiveness has become a major issue, even for standard packaging for Fruits and Vegetables for instance. Today, we are also focusing on how the packaging should look in order to draw attention on our clients’ products.

In Automotive, we have to develop products than can better protect the technical and electric parts of cars, with functions such as anti-electrostatic discharge, fiber free, waterproof, anti-contamination…

Finally, the most important trend of the decade is Internet E-Business, with products that can be integrated within automated warehouse, with speed and accuracy.

Standard packaging is needed to optimize vehicle fill, speed up loading and

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Interview

Interview: Koxka & Kobol (Kgroup) Interview with Ignacio Rakin, Kgroup CEO.

50 years of experience in refrigeration management ensuring food preservation and thereby improving our everyday living standards.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE GROUP? HOW WAS IT FORMED, WHAT YEAR AND WHY? Within the Kgroup, we have the Koxka and Kobol brands, both world renowned, currently boasting 50 years of experience in the Commercial Refrigeration sector. In 2014, Koxka Technologies were declared bankrupt due to poor management from AIAC Group Administrators who were actually found guilty by the Court.

In July 2015, a Group of former Koxka Technologies executives plus a group of local businessmen bought up the assets

and in August the same year, we went back into business, maintaining brands and product range. It is important to mention that we are capable of manufacturing 50,000 display cases a year and 100,000 units of condensers, evaporators and heat exchangers, all within the 45,000 m2 of our two industrial plants.

The main reason for creating Kgroup was that the management team considered that our brands and products have high potential that will help us gain a signi cant market share in the medium term.

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Ignacio Razkin, Kgroup CEO. Right: The Koxka team receiving the award Metcash Australia 2016.

WHAT IS THE KEY STRENGTH OF KOXKA AND KOBOL? WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM YOUR COMPETITION? We have several strengths. Firstly, our team can boast vast experience in the commercial refrigeration sector. In addition, we manage two brands, Koxka and Kobol, both well-known worldwide, and we have a product range with cutting edge energy e ciency that opens the door to working with major retailers.

Finally, our organisation focuses on manufacturing high quality, personalised products for each customer within very competitive deadlines. To prove our high quality standards, at the end of July we received an award at the Australia Metcash Expo for the manufacturer with the best product on show.

WHAT IS THE PHILOSOPHY OF KGROUP? Our philosophy revolves around helping our customers to grow using high quality and sustainable solutions intended to keep food optimally preserved.

To do this, we have adapted our organisation, adjusted our management systems and we are developing a strategic plan based on target markets and customers.

“This award represents a big pat on the back for kgroup not only in the australian market but at a global level” -STATED JESÚS BERAZA, PARTNER AND MARKETING AND R&DI DIRECTOR AT KGROUP.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR SERVICES: TURNKEY PROJECTS, CUSTOM MADE REFRIGERATION? Our product and service o er includes remote and plug-in display cases, condensers, evaporators, customized heat exhangers, refrigeration systems, as well as spare parts and retrofit solutions.

In addition, we have wide-ranging experience in providing solutions with different refrigerants, including subcritical and transcritical CO2. This means that we are capable of o ering both turnkey projects and separate solutions. Basically, we offer solutions based on customer’s needs.

WHO ARE YOUR CLIENTS AND WHAT IS YOUR TARGET MARKET GEOGRAPHICALLY? We are currently spreading our wings within Spain and Portugal, Latin America, North Africa and Australia. However, we are also working intensely to take on the European market in 2017. The next year implies an important expansion of our business in both our current and target markets. Consequently, we are developing several innovative initiatives, some of which will be on show at Euroshop 2017 where we will be presenting our company and new solutions to the whole Commercial Refrigeration sector.

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WHERE DO YOU SEE THE REFRIGERATION INDUSTRY IN 10 YEARS TIME? Two aspects are going to change the Commercial Refrigeration sector considerably. On the one hand, standards will be implemented regulating the sector in terms of energy e ciency, environmentally-friendly refrigerants and recycling products when their life comes to an end.

It will allow respectful, transparent competition within the market, something that is not happening right now.

On the other hand, we should bear in mind society’s changing customs and

the growing importance of e-commerce.

This is going to imply the need for alternative solutions to current strategies to keep food optimally preserved and these solutions should to be attractive for both retailers and shoppers.

WHERE DO YOU SEE THE KGROUP IN 10 YEARS TIME? Kgroup, with its Koxka and Kobol brands, will be consolidated in 5 continents with sales o ces, a wide network of exclusive distributors and manufacturing plants in Europe, and several points within Latin America and Asia.

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outstanding, high quality products and services that will be both attractive and energy e cient, making us a benchmark partner for retailers. This is the goal we have set ourselves from now on.

Alongside the aforementioned commercial and industrial expansion, we should add setting up a technology centre in the Pamplona plant covering over 1,700 m2 by 2019, putting us at the cutting edge of new technologies related to our sector. We are managing an ambitious project although with the strategies that we are following and the team’s drive for excellence, we are bound to meet our goals.

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Green Box: Designed To Adapt Fruit And Vegetable Packaging To Retail Stores Founded in 1924, Green Box, S.L. is a family-owned company based in Alcácer (Valencia, Spain) and dedicated to the manufacture of packaging for fruit and vegetables. With extensive experience in the industry, our company employs the most advanced technology in order to obtain innovative, high-quality products, capable of adaptation to our customers’ needs.

Green Box for the display and sale of fruit in their outlets during all seasons: the product’s versatility enables its use as a container for multiple types of fruit and vegetables: watermelons, melons, all kinds of citrus fruit, potatoes, onions, etc.

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or over 30 years, we have been constantly developing our Green Box models, each designed to adapt fruit and vegetable packaging to retail stores, both improving product display and favouring product transportation over long distances whilst maintaining optimum quality. Our product is a single package that helps increase sales thanks to its attractive, fully-customizable, 100% recyclable design, providing companies with huge cost savings.

It is important to highlight that our Green Box represents the same cost per kg as other traditional alternatives available on the market, guarantees product freshness thanks to its constant vertical ventilation and can be supplied promptly to any location in Europe.

3 years ago we adapted our design for the British market, removing all wooden elements. Thanks to the versatility of the product, the company has added new production lines using plastic materials.

Customers such as Morrison, Sainsbury’s and, more recently, ASDA now employ custom-designed versions of the plastic G70 model in their stores.

One of our primary objectives is to continue our expansion in the UK market, and with this aim in mind we have recently adapted our G50 model to the "plastic" version (due to its size, this model is employed mainly for the distribution and sale of citrus fruit, and specifically tangerines).

We hope that this new product will allow us to reach all UK stores, as is already the case in the rest of Europe. Green Box has a company policy based on the continuous product innovation, a constant investment in new technologies and

machinery, a commitment to the environment through the use of renewable and sustainable materials and the promotion of product recycling, all of which is carried out in accordance with exhaustive quality procedures that allow us to obtain a very high degree of satisfaction from our customers.

Since its founding, the company has experienced constant growth. In the coming years, production is expected to double thanks to the incorporation of new strategic assembly centres in Seville and Almeria and the collaboration of local partners in Germany, France, Belgium and Holland. As such, Green Box is positioning itself as one of the leading companies in the packaging sector.

Our mission is to help our customers reach their business goals by providing innovative packaging solutions tailored to their needs.

For more information: Green Box SL. Carrer dels Fusters, 5 | 46290 Alcácer (Valencia) Spain.

Tel. + 34 96 124 0118 | comercial@greenbox.es. www.greenbox.es

Green Box is available in models G100, G70 and G50, with capacities of 180, 120 and 80 Kilos of product, respectively. All models can be customized and adapted to the distributor’s image.

Green Box is currently present in supermarkets throughout Europe. Our experience has led customers such Lidl, Netto, Edeka, Carrefour, Danke and Rewe, among others, to place their trust in International Supermarket News | September 2016

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Made By Hand in the finest

Italian Tradition Interview with Patricia Preli, Commercial Office & Marketing Manager, Valpizza

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With a workforce of more than 90 employees and annual sales of 18,5 million Euro. 80% of our products – among them not only frozen pizzas and pizza bases but also pizza snacks, sweet treats, calzoni, flat breads and so on- are distributed to foreign markets in particular Europe, United States, Russia and soon China. Target markets: retailers, Ho.Re.Ca, food service.

Can you tell us about the start of Valpizza as a company.The founder. The idea behind it. Your production site?

Valpizza was founded in 1992 in the province of Bologna by Mr Vanes Biagi to answer to an increasing demand; it was the beginning of the frozen food and in particular of the frozen pizzas.

The brand new plant opened in 2011 and has a green heart: clean energy perfectly integrated in the environment.

Tell us about the dierent products that you supply and how is it made?

We stick to traditional values, and quality always has priority.

We carefully select our raw materials, constantly work out new recipes and put a lot of emphasis on manual production processes that contribute significantly to the unique taste of our pizzas.We work with top-notch technologies on the one side. On the other side, manual

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labour and artisan traditions such as hand kneading still play a vital role. Last but not least, we try to work in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

For this reason we installed a photovoltaic system that guarantees the production of clean and sustainable energy.

What is your target market: retailers / restaurants? Where do you export?

With a workforce of more than 90 employees and annual sales of 18,5 million Euro. 80% of our products – among them not only frozen pizzas and pizza bases but also pizza snacks, sweet treats, calzoni, flat breads and so on- are distributed to foreign markets in particular Europe, United States, Russia and soon China. Target markets: retailers, Ho.Re.Ca, food service.

Where do you see Valpizza in 10 years time?

We don’t want to become “giant” in term of volume but in term of quality and research, keeping on developing tasty, original and innovative recipes and products that answer to the more selective alimentary tendencies. Always addressed to the foreign markets.

Are there any new projects, or new products that you will be launching in near future ?

The success depends on many factors, especially on the care Valpizza has always devoted to its consumers without exceptions.

In fact, it did something no other food company had ever done before by introducing Braille on its packaging. That's precisely how it launched its "Vegan

Nutrapizza" on the market. Nutrapizza is a functional pizza with BRAILLE on its cover to inform blind and visually impaired consumers about the allergens contained in their pizza.

This project is still being developed, but will allow the company to add extra data within a few months in order to make sure everyone can access the essential product information.

What are the major events do you attend to market your products?

We participate in international fairs at A N U G A , S IA L S HA N G HA I , ABU DHABI TUTTOFOOD, PLMA AMSTERDAM and CHICAGO, FANCY FOOD etc... but also private events what IDDBA, B2B kosher and halal meetings and others…

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US Grocery Stores Struggle to Keep Up DIANA SMITH

Total US MULO (multi-outlet) sales of groceries are slated to increase 2.5% this year to reach $652 billion. Meanwhile, sales at supermarkets will grow just 1.9% in 2016 to $317.8 billion. Supermarkets have not held the majority share since 2011.

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hile research from Mintel’s Grocery Retailing US 2015 report reveals that nearly a quarter of US primary grocery shoppers claim to be spending more at supermarkets today than they did last year, this percentage actually ranks second to last relative to other channels where consumers are spending more.

GROCERS TURN TO EXPERIENTIAL RETAILING TO HELP PRESERVE SHARE A new study from Progressive Grocer reveals that grocery shoppers feel like they have no option but to visit several stores to get everything they want

when grocery shopping. Even though nearly half of primary grocery shoppers plan out their trips versus making impromptu purchases, they still plan to make multiple stops along the journey despite desires for one-stop shopping convenience.

Furthermore, supermarkets continue to lose share as consumers hop from store to store. Progressive Grocer reports that supermarkets’ share of total grocery spending has fallen more than six percentage points since 2007 to reach 55%. Mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and drug stores are gaining ground.

Supermarkets continue to lose share as consumers hop from store to store. Progressive Grocer reports that supermarkets’ share of total grocery spending has fallen more than six percentage points since 2007 to reach 55%. Mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and drug stores are gaining ground.

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Mintel research confirms that nearly two in five consumers shop secondarily at Walmart, the highest retailer “also shopped” for groceries. Progressive Grocer’s study also indicates consumers are spending more on fresh foods and stores that offer convenience, spending half of the grocery budget on items from the perimeter of the store and in fresh categories.

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Health, wellness and beauty-related items are also performing well.

Retailers are extending beyond price and product selection in order to compete, with more and more turning to innovation and experiential retailing to hold onto – or grow – market share: • Kroger plans to invest $2.5 million to build a culinary center in Cincinnati where it’s headquartered in order to train the chefs in all its stores, and provide a forum for them to share ideas and best practices.

• Similarly, Walmart recently debuted its Culinary

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& Innovation Center where it plans to develop new private label and branded food items.

• Select Whole Foods Markets feature a putting green (Augusta, Georgia) and a spa (Boston), while some have bike repair stations.

• ShopRite in Morristown, New Jersey offers an in-store restaurant, juice bar, oyster bar and even a daycare center for parents with children in tow. A store in Hanover Township in New York includes a fitness studio and a cosmetologist on weekends.

WHAT WE THINK Shoppers are not defining their shopping trips based on what retail channels they want to visit, but rather basing their decisions on where the products they want are available. Retailers need to make sure they have the basics down first (such as ample product selections) before

trying to lure customers with lifestyle-oriented experiences. We’re seeing that many enhanced stores are being placed in affluent areas where shoppers are more likely turning to other channels such as online or meal prep delivery services. While it’s justifiable to build these stores in heavily populated areas, it might make more sense to build stores in smaller food deserts.The number one reason consumers choose their primary grocer is because it’s conveniently located to where they live or work.

When asked what innovations they’d like to see when grocery shopping, consumers pointed to promotions and coupons customized to their personal shopping habits as the top improvement area. As data becomes king in retail, personalized marketing represents another opportunity for retailers to create distinction, especially for those best equipped to analyze and predict data-driven behavior.

Diana Smith is a Senior Retail and Apparel Analyst at Mintel. She brings a unique background and perspective having previously spent her career growing up in advertising agencies, specializing in media planning and strategy.

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Celebrating Organic produce & supporting the

#OrganicUnboxed Campaign T

his Organic September we've been working with the Organic Trade Board (OTB) to give our customers a special organic thank you.

The OTB are running an #OrganicUnboxed campaign showcasing organic products. Specialist chefs and food bloggers have been supporting the campaign. I think it's a great idea to bring this to our customers.

So we're giving surprise organic parcels to customers who regularly buy our Tesco organic products. The boxes contain a range of organic goodies to help people create a tasty organic meal. The OTB’s campaign challenges people to create their own recipe. We thought we'd give our customers a little extra help with a specially created organic recipe. Designed

by The Petite Cook, the dish uses all the contents of the Tesco box and showcases our range of organic products. There's also a contribution from our friends at Yeo Valley.

The OTB #OrganicUnboxed campaign launched earlier this year. Nutritional health coach and author Madeleine Shaw, celebrity chef Tom Aikens and top food blogger Helen Graves created a range of organic recipes. The campaign shows the benefits of organic and the tasty meals that can be made with organic products.

Tesco is supporting Organic September and thought the unboxed campaign worked perfectly with this. It provides a unique way for us to say thank you to our organic customers. We hope we can

inspire them to cook with organic more often. I want to encourage our customers to try everything organic we have to offer at Tesco.

We're proud to support organic this September. I think the unboxed campaign provides a great way to support some great producers and suppliers.

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Tesco rolls out Scan as you Shop service in more stores

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esco is rolling out its Scan as you Shop service to a further 20 stores in a bid to help customers save time at the checkout.

The Scan as You Shop service allows customers to scan products as they walk round the store, and keep a tally of how much they’re spending.

The trial, which will see Scan as You Shop available at self-service checkouts as well as manned checkouts, will mean the service is now available in nearly 350 stores across the UK - more than any other retailer.

A TESCO SPOKESPERSON SAID: “We want to make it as easy as possible for customers to shop with us. Scan as You Shop is already used by over 600,000 customers every week, and not only saves time at the checkout, it enables customers to track their spend as they go too.

“This new trial will mean more customers than ever before can benefit from the service and check out in a matter of seconds.”

To drive awareness of the scheme, Tesco has introduced a new TV advert about the service.

Shopping with Autism made Easier For people with autism, shopping can be a challenge. Tesco’s Scan as you Shop service helped change that for Cameron, 10. His mum Sally shares their experience. My son Cameron is 10 years old and has autism.

His condition means that he cannot stand in queues or be near too many people. Our weekly shopping trip is a continuous challenge – or was, until Cameron spotted Tesco's Scan as you Shop service.

One day, as a reward for being good, we asked Cameron what he would like to do.

Of all the things he might have chosen, the thing he said was: “I want to try Scan as you Shop at Tesco”. So off we went to our local Tesco Extra in Seacroft, Leeds!

He loved it. He took control of the scanner straight away. Every item was scanned carefully before they went into bags in the trolley. He even gave me updates on how much we had spent as we progressed along each aisle!

I asked Cameron what he liked most about Scan as you Shop. He replied, “I don’t have to stand in a queue at the checkout and unload the groceries and then repack them again.” This sounds simple but is important for Cameron.

Scan as you Shop is such a beneficial service, but is especially useful for autistic children like Cameron. For Cameron, shopping is an important life skill. This has taught him what he is spending and saving as he goes, and what his budget is too.

It's great to see Scan as You Shop becoming more widely available and hopefully it can help more kids like Cameron.

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Waitrose opens new Truro branch alongside Great Cornish Food Store MP FOR TRURO AND FALMOUTH, SARAH NEWTON MP, SAID: “I am delighted to be opening the most southerly Waitrose in the UK. I very much support the values of Waitrose and the John Lewis Partnership. I am delighted that they are working closely with the Great Cornish Food Store that provides a great opportunity for us to buy locally grown, harvested and produced food and drink.”

Waitrose Truro and the neighbouring Great Cornish Food Store (GCFS) at Tregurra Park were officially opened on 16th June by Sarah Newton MP and the Mayor of Truro, Cllr Rob Nolan.They were joined by Mayoress, Cllr Moyra Nolan, Waitrose branch manager, Chris Reynard, and GCFS manager, Angie Coombs, in cutting the ribbon and welcoming the first customers.

MAYOR OF TRURO, CLLR ROB NOLAN, SAID: “I campaigned against the Park and Ride and this store being at this location. But I’ve always recognised that Waitrose is a fantastic retailer and will be a great addition to Truro. They are also a good employer, as demonstrated by the 1400 applications for jobs.

Covering around 5,000 square feet, the store will open for up to 12 hours a day, seven days a week. With a strong focus on fresh produce and great service, the retail development is not only the most ambitious project dedicated entirely to local food and drink that Cornwall has ever seen, but a first in food retail nationally too.

“I’m sure that this will prove to be a very popular and successful store and now welcome Waitrose to Truro.”The new 21,000 sq ft Waitrose becomes only the supermarket’s second store in Cornwall since opening in Saltash 16 years ago and is now its most southerly branch. More than 1,400 people applied for the 114 Waitrose jobs which have been created with all new employees becoming

Partners in the John Lewis Partnership.

The branch will provide the retailer’s latest offer, including meat, fish and deli counters, a bakery, an extensive wine department and the John Lewis ‘click and collect’ service.

Waitrose has also confirmed it will share £12,000 and 250 staff working hours between local projects and causes nominated by its customers every year.

BRANCH MANAGER, CHRIS REYNARD, SAID: “We are proud to be opening in Truro alongside the Great Cornish Food Store and to be creating a fantastic destination for people who love good food. This is the realisation of a long standing ambition and to see how it’s all come together is extremely exciting.” The Great Cornish Food Store, which shares an entrance with Waitrose, will promote choice, discovery and understanding of what it

means to buy local and how this decision impacts the economy, well-being, environment and community.

ANGIE COOMBS, MANAGER OF THE GCFS, SAID: “As a team we are incredibly excited and immensely proud of the Great Cornish Food Store. We have been overwhelmed by the support of the local food and drink industry and we hope our customers will be surprised and delighted by what we have on offer”.

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Free food from Tesco means a hot lunch for hundreds THANKS TO SURPLUS FOOD DONATED BY TESCO, PEOPLE IN NEED IN JEFF’S COMMUNITY ARE ENJOYING NUTRITIOUS MEALS. PEOPLE IN NEED When I arrived at the Bethel Christian Centre in Dagenham I found people facing severe hardship and with health issues. It was shocking to find people often didn’t have enough money to buy food every day.

Of all the groups we run at the centre the most popular is the Thursday ‘Community Lounge’. People come along, see friends and relax – many are retired, isolated or unemployed. We used to serve soup for lunch but I really wanted to offer more. So when we heard we could collect free surplus food from Tesco in Barking, I was thrilled.

FREE SURPLUS FOOD Tesco’s surplus food being donatedThrough the charity Fareshare we were introduced to the staff at Tesco and their Community Food Connection scheme.

They are amazing. Every Wednesday evening they make sure we get all the surplus food available.

Andy the chef comes along to see what ingredients he can use to make lunches the next day. He’s proud to move away from just feeding people whatever he could buy cheaply, to cooking good, tasty food. He can also offer vegetarian and gluten free options now. Thanks in part to the food we can now offer, we serve 60 to 70 people a hot lunch. We also give

them fresh fruit and vegetables to take home and offer a pastry or cake with their morning coffee. So much better than a plain biscuit!

For many of our members, it’s the only nutritious, hot meal they eat all week. It’s not unusual for me to talk to people who are making a choice between paying for heating or food each day.

Meals from Tesco’s donated food being served. After the club, we take the remaining food to two local hostels and give the rest to a nearby church group.

The positive ripples Tesco are making throughout this community are amazing. It’s genuinely heart-warming for me and all the staff to be able to help more since FareShare connected us to Tesco.

Our oldest member here is 90-year-old Albert Brown. He lives alone and struggles to move around or cook. He says coming here is the highlight of his week.

He has a hot meal on Thursday with us, a tasty cake and some fruit and takes another meal home to heat up on Friday.

John, who has a series of health issues, says visiting the club each week cheers him up. It helps him to eat healthy food and gives him a chance to get out of the house. There’s a great buzz in here – it’s a warm, friendly place where people can relax and enjoy good food.

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UK’s Top Five Young Fish Friers Revealed The UK’s top five young fish friers have been announced on 6 September as part of the 2017 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

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hortlisted as finalists, as part of the awards which are widely considered as the ‘Oscars’ of the fish frying industry, the five up-and-coming young friers are: Elise Boothroyd of Fochabers Fish Bar in Fochabers, Moray; Andrew Hillier of Harbourside Fish & Chips in Plymouth, Devon; James Houlston of Our Plaice in Kidderminster, West Midlands; George Papadamou of Papa’s Fish & Chips in Hull, East Yorkshire and Luke Pope of Bankers Fish Restaurant in Brighton, East Sussex.

interviews conducted by senior industry experts. They also faced a skills based assessment and personal interview during a comprehensive judging day at the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) Training School in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

The five finalists will now go head-to-head as they compete for the top title – Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award – and vie to be crowned the ‘best young fish frier’ in the UK.

The overall national winner will be announced on 26 January 2017 at the National Fish & Chip Awards annual ceremony in London. Celebrating the best young fish friers across the country, the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award encourages the younger generation in the industry to nurture and further develop their individual skills and talent to become positive role models for the wider fish and chip industry.

To get to this stage and secure a place in the coveted shortlist, the young friers have faced a rigorous judging process, undergoing exam questionnaires and in-depth telephone

Kelvin Lee, Managing Director at Drywite Ltd, commented: “After attending the judging days for this award category at the NFFF’s headquarters, I knew that cutting the shortlist

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down from 10 to five was going to be difficult; all the semi-finalists were extremely talented young people. “It was the practical skills test that set the clear frontrunners ahead of the rest and enabled us to form our list of finalists. I wish all five of them the best of luck as they prepare to face the final round of judging ahead of the awards ceremony.”

Marcus Coleman, Chief Executive at Seafish, added: “The aim of the National Fish & Chip Awards has always been to showcase the very best fish and chip businesses and individuals in the UK while setting incredibly high standards for the industry to aspire to.

“We’ve been extremely impressed by the level of talent in the young fish frier category this year. The margin between who is successful and who misses out gets smaller year-onyear, but to reach the top five in a UK wide competition is a great achievement in itself – they should all be very proud of themselves.” For further information on The National Fish & Chip Awards please visit www.fishandchipawards.com.

Follow @FishnChipAwards on Twitter for all the awards news and information.

For further information on the Young Friers Group please visit www.youngfriers.com.

Nature’s Finest expands with Sainsbury’s and Asda listing

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ruit snack brand Nature’s Finest, is celebrating a double win as Sainsbury’s and Asda confirm they are extending the range of its premium potted fruit in stores from mid-September. Joining the already successful products, Nature’s Finest offers health conscious consumers a variety of delicious and tasty ambient fruit snacks.

From mid-September, Sainsbury’s will add the Pineapple in Coconut Water and Mango in Coconut water to its shelves, whilst Asda will list six new products to be distributed into 176 stores nationwide. These include 220g Peach in Juice, 400g Prunes in Juice, 400g Peaches in Juice and 700g Prunes in Juice.

Georgina Edmonds, Marketing Manager of Nature’s Finest comments “Securing further extension in Sainsbury’s and Asda for the Nature’s Finest range is testament to the fact that shoppers are looking for more variety from the premium potted fruit sector. Ideal for on the go, home baking and as a breakfast boost, Nature’s Finest fruit is picked and packed at the peak of its ripeness to guarantee quality and is perfect for any occasion.”

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Less is More Americans Are Eating Less Ice Cream But Are Willing To Pay A Premium As ice cream and frozen novelty consumption remains near-universal among Americans, a less-ismore mindset is prevailing: new research from Mintel reveals that while nine in 10 (92 percent) consumers have purchased frozen treats in the past six months(Six months leading to April 2016), one quarter (22 percent) are buying less. What’s more, while just 11 percent of consumers considered portion control as a purchase factor in 2013, today, one third (32 percent) report that they purchase single-serving frozen treat packages.

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◊ 34% of Americans are willing to pay more for frozen treats they consider premium ◊ 43% of consumers purchase gelato today, up from 39% in 2015

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hile reduced consumption could melt category sales, consumer interest in premium offerings has kept market sales afloat despite declining volume sales. Nearly one quarter (22 percent) of consumers purchase frozen treats that they consider premium and 34 percent agree that they are willing to pay more for such treats. Another one third (35 percent) of consumers agree that premium frozen treats taste better than regular frozen treats.

In addition to the perceived enhanced taste of premium frozen treats, one in seven (14 percent) consumers view them as healthier, making premium options an appealing choice for the 19 percent of consumers who say that health factors into their frozen treat purchase decision.

And with snacking now fully ingrained in American eating habits, Mintel research reveals that ice cream as a snack is just as popular as ice cream after a meal with nearly half (49 percent) of consumers eating frozen treats as a snack, while 55 percent eat them for dessert.

“While little opportunity exists to acquire new customers in the universally penetrated frozen treat market, interest in premium and healthy options gives brands the opportunity to offer products that communicate health and wholeness, while also encouraging moderation, which can aid in increasing trials through smaller sizes,” said Beth Bloom, Senior Food and Drink Analyst at Mintel.

“Putting a heavy focus on quality, taste and health will resonate with consumers, and emphasizing single-serving packs and messaging around the variety of products should appeal to Americans’ preference for snacking.” Appealing to

changing consumer taste preferences, variety is the name of the ice cream game as more than one quarter (27 percent) of consumers have purchased a variety pack in the past six months (Six months leading to April 2016).

6 percent from 2011-15 to reach $12.6 billion. However, over that same span, volume sales have declined 5 percent, with all segments of the category experiencing decreasing volume sales from 2011-15.

However, despite the desire to experience various flavors, consumers primarily buy products that feature a single flavor (53 percent). Adding to the appeal of single-serving and variety packs, one quarter (27 percent) of consumers typically have more than one type of frozen treat/flavor in their freezer at one time.

Gelato remains a bright spot for the US market, drawing continued interest from consumers; however, there has been a gradual slowdown in sales and new product development. Mintel research reveals that 43 percent of consumers purchase gelato today (Six months leading to April 2016), up from 39 percent in 2015 (Six months leading to April 2015).

While a single ice cream flavor is a more likely purchase type, a growing number of consumers are intrigued by flavors with mix-ins (eg nuts, cake bits). In fact, in 2013 Mintel research found that one quarter (24 percent) of consumers agreed “fun ingredients mixed in” was an important factor when buying frozen treats, while 41 percent are buying flavored treats with mix-ins today.

“The wide range of single-flavor frozen treats and products with unique mix-ins are keeping consumers from becoming bored with the category. The rise of new, trendy flavors speak to the dual components nostalgia and indulgence play in the market, while internationally-inspired varieties like mochi ice cream and gelato are succeeding in flavor and format.

For more traditional offerings, mix-ins can give treats an added boost, with fruit and nut additions potentially alluring health-focused consumers,” continued Bloom.While premium and flavorful frozen treats pique consumer interest, the overall market is experiencing tepid growth, with sales increasing just

Aside from a dip 2011-13, retail sales of gelato and gelato-based novelties have been on the rise; however, the segment experienced slowed growth in the last year, up an estimated 32.3 percent over 2015 compared to increases of 41.7 percent 2014-15 and a whopping 247.1 percent 2013-14. What’s more, new gelato product launches have stalled, dropping 8 percentage points 2015-16 to 9 percent, according to Mintel Global New Products Database.

“Sales of ice cream and frozen novelties have kept up despite declining interest thanks to innovative new product development and continued interest in gelato. However, gelato may be nearing its peak, as sales increases and new product launches are in decline compared to recent years.

It’s possible that gelato is going the way of Greek yogurt, and losing a little of its luster. That said, we predict that gelato will remain relatively popular as it carries strong appeal for indulgence and satisfaction, and delivers the cues of a premium product,” concluded Bloom.

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Cheese Consumers seek Sustainability Commitments from Brands JENNIFER ZEGLER

Cheese manufacturers have opportunities to increase the role sustainability plays in the creation of new products. Mintel’s 2016 Global Food & Drink Trend “Eco is the New Reality” notes that climate issues have created more urgency for manufacturers across food and drink to incorporate environmentally friendly ingredients, production techniques and packaging into the new product development process.

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cheese, it was leveraged by less than 5% of cheese product releases in the last year.

We’ve seen an increase in global cheese launches with ethical or environmentally friendly claims from June 2015-May 2016 compared to June 2011-May 2012. Despite the increase, few cheese introductions use ethical or environmentally friendly product claims. Indeed, while environmentally friendly packaging is the leading ethical claim made by

Not surprising, plastic was the leading primary package material used by cheese introductions with environmentally friendly package claims in the last year, with nearly three quarters of worldwide cheese launches that made eco-friendly package claims using plastic packaging. The material is often used with cheese and is associated with natural cheese, according to Mintel’s Cheese: Spotlight on Natural US 2015 report. In the US, near two in five cheese

n the cheese category, a small portion of producers are leading innovation by promoting the use of environmentally friendly packaging, “green” energy and animal welfare in communication to consumers.

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Environmentally friendly packaging has been leveraged by less than 5% of cheese new product releases in the last year consumers would choose plastic wrap and just over a quarter would choose a pouch if they were creating their own ideal type of cheese.

For a more premium look, some cheese brands have added paperboard secondary packages that are recyclable, but also provide more space for text. In many cases, manufacturers are dedicating space on paperboard package wrap for product stories and claims, which are of more interest to consumers than ever before, as observed by Mintel’s 2016 Global Food & Drink Trend “Based on a True Story.”

Cheese brands can use their packaging to share information about the origin, production and other details about their sustainability commitments. For example, Tesco takes advantage of this by using a stylish black paperboard outer pack, on which it explains about the production process of its private label Halloumi cheese.

growth reflects increased consumer interest and new expectations for details about dairy, meat and other animal products.

One detail that is of interest to consumers is ingredient origin. Since April 2015, the European Union has required country of origin labeling for meat products.

The required origin labeling for meat could lead consumers to expect similar information from other animal-derived products such as dairy.A majority of Italian, Spanish, French, Polish and German consumers agree that cheese packaging should provide more information about the origin of the milk used to make cheese. In fact, European cheese consumers are more interested

to know the origin of the milk used to make cheese than they are to learn about the milk that they buy to drink.

For example, more than three quarters of Italian cheese-buyers are interested in knowing the origin of the milk used to make cheese, while half of Italians agree that milk packaging should have more information about where the milk came from.

In addition to origin, animal welfare claims have grown, but the claims still represent only 1% of global cheese launches from June 2015-May 2016.

However, animal welfare claims are of interest to consumers in categories that are related to cheese.

For example, one in five UK milk buyers are interested in dairy products that guarantee high animal welfare, according to Mintel’s Added Value in Dairy Drinks, Milk and Cream UK 2016 report. Across the world, some cheese manufacturers are forthcoming with details about the treatment of animals that provide the milk used as a base for their products.

For example, Calon Wen Organic Mellow Creamy Bite Size Cheese (UK) is made

CHEESE CONSUMERS WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ORIGIN AND ANIMAL WELFARE Our research indicates that the fastest growing ethical claims between June 2011-May 2012 and June 2015-May 2016 were environmentally friendly product and animal-related claims.

The use of environmentally friendly and animal claims also reflects Mintel’s “Based on a True Story” trend becauseconsumers want to know more about what they are buying, especially when shopping for animal-derived products. The

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with milk from “cows grazing clover-rich pastures by a group of organic family farms across Wales.” Kindred Creamery Sharp Cheddar Cheese (US) says its dedicated to a “Cow’s First” program that “allows cows to have unfettered access to the outdoors.”

These cheeses could serve as models for cheese-makers that might want adopt similar animal welfare programs and consumer communication.

RENEWABLE ENERGY IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COSTSAVINGS AND PROMOTION While the overall global launch totals are small, more and more cheese products are making environmentally friendly product claims, with some of these launches highlighting the company’s use of green power, such as renewable energy, in their production processes.

Consumers express interest in green energy as a sustainability issue, but it is relatively low on their list of ethical concerns. UK consumers, for example, take a company’s energy usage into account when considering if a company is ethical: one-third agree that a company is ethical if it guarantees to limit its carbon footprint. Despite the interest in energy consumption, animal welfare, ingredient origin and employee treatment are all ranked more highly than energy considerations in determining if a company is ethical.

UK cheese manufacturer Wyke Farms notes that it uses green energy, including biogas that is generated from farm and dairy waste. The company’s cheeses also are certified by the Red Tractor Assurance for Farms, a UK organization that ensures food safety, animal welfare, hygiene and environmental protection, according to the association. This certification is signified by a logo with a red tractor on the product. The use of such logos can help consumers quickly identify brands that are made with sustainability in mind.

Cheese manufacturers also can be more resourceful with how they use by-products from the cheese-making process. Such is the case with 650 dairy farmers in France’s Savoie region who identified a method that converts whey leftover from the cheese-making process into sugar water. The sugar water is sent to a plant that turns 99% of it into biogas, which is then used to power 1,500 homes in France. This type of inventive reuse can be promoted on cheese packaging and might encourage consumers to choose a specific brand because of its ethical commitments.

WHAT WE THINK Cheese-makers have an opportunity to incorporate initiatives related to sustainability across their supply chain – and promote those activities to consumers.

In addition to environmentally friendly plastic packaging, the addition of paperboard secondary packaging provides cheese brands with expanded space to share stories about their cheese, including commitments to sustainability. As we’ve seen animal welfare claims increase in global cheese launches, more companies could share their dedication to the positive treatment of the animals that provide milk for their products.

Jennifer Zegler is a Global Food & Drink Analyst at Mintel. She joined the Mintel Food & Drink Platform after her tenure as a dedicated Beverage Analyst on the US Mintel Reports team. She researched and wrote many of the category reports with a focus on both alcohol and non-alcohol segments and packaging. During her career, she has also written for several food and packaging magazines covering the US snack food, bakery, confectionery, meat, and packaging industries.

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Energy Drinks In Germany Embrace The Vegan Hype Energy drinks have enjoyed remarkable success in Germany in the last few years, with recent Mintel research revealing that the German market recorded the highest share of new energy drink product launches in 2015, overtaking the US for the first time.

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long with its growth, the energy drinks sector has evolved over the years, moving towards healthier, more natural formulations. This development has coincided with the booming popularity of vegetarianism and veganism in Germany. Typically associated with food, the much-hyped trend to veganism has recently also become more relevant for the energy drinks market.

Taurine, one of the most common stimulants present in energy drinks, is an amino acid that is originally derived from animals, but is generally used in a synthetic form and is thus vegan-friendly. But, until recently, only a negligible share of energy drinks were marketed as containing no animal ingredients.

However, realising the drawing power of the booming vegan market, a growing number of energy drink brands are now embarking on the vegan route.

This development has been particularly evident in Germany, where the share of energy drinks launches with a vegan claim jumped from close to zero in 2012 to an impressive 7% in 2015.

VEGAN POWER TAKES CENTRE STAGE Rather than being a mere add-on, the vegan positioning has taken centre stage in a number of energy drinks launches in Germany. One brand following

this strategy is “Vegan-Powergy” by young start-up Drinkthing. The energy drinks range can be purchased in four different variants, orange-carrot-peach, orange-passionfruit, cola and “strong one”. The drinks contain the maximum concentration of caffeine allowed by German law (32mg/100ml) and include 100% natural ingredients. The products retail in an eye-catching modern design, targeting young, lifestyle-oriented consumers.

The majority of vegan energy drinks are positioned in the natural energy segment, with some using the supporting “organic” claim. They are also often blurring the lines with other drink categories, such as juice or tea. Importantly, the vegan energy drinks niche is not only driven by small specialist players; even PepsiCo’s newly launched Rockstar Organic brand promotes its vegan formulation on the front label. Likewise, the entire 28 Black energy drinks range by Calidris 28 is marketed as taurine-free, all-natural and vegan.

By increasingly experimenting with healthier and more natural formulations, energy drink brands are speaking to a wider user base by addressing the expectations of a more critical, demanding consumer. Veganism, as a perceived form of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, has become increasingly popular; and energy drinks, like other food and drink sectors, can profit from the vegan boom by using vegan labels in conjunction with other wellness claims. However, in the name of transparency and authenticity, brands should consider labelling products as “naturally vegan”.

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Family spending power continues to reach record Levels T

he latest data revealed that family spending power rose by £13 (7.2%) a week, compared to the same month last year – the highest rate of growth since November 2015. This increase also marks the 19th consecutive month that the growth in discretionary income has remained in double digits.

A combination of the falling cost of essential items, a drop in unemployment levels, and a boost to earnings following the introduction of the National Living Wage, all contributed to the latest rise in disposable cash.

The cost of essential items continues to decline on an annual basis as food and drink prices fell by 0.4% in May – contributing to a year-on-year drop of 2.8%. And despite some upward pressure last month, transport costs also remain lower than they were at the same time last year.

In a further boost to spending, families were also able to make the most of spring shopping sprees, courtesy of a 0.2% fall in the prices of clothing and footwear during the month – a stark contrast to the same period last year, where the cost of these goods increased. In contrast, Brits planning a family stay-cation were faced with increasing costs.

◊ The average UK household had £201 a week of discretionary income in May – £13 more than in May 2015 ◊ Year-on-year growth in spending power has now remained in double digits for over 18 months ◊ It is the second consecutive month discretionary income has reached £200 or over and – the highest amount recorded since the Asda Income Tracker was established in 2008 ◊ The impact of the National Living Wage, coupled with the falling cost of essentials, provided an additional boost to families’ bank balances ◊ UK families enjoyed another increase in spending power last month, as weekly discretionary income for May reached £201 – an all time record high for Asda’s monthly Income Tracker.

The price of hotel stays rose by 2% compared with April – twice the increase experienced at the same point a year ago – while overall transport costs rose by 0.9% between April and May. Looking at the labour market, falling unemployment levels and a rise in wages painted a positive picture.

The rate of unemployment fell to 5.0% – the first fall in unemployment figures

following five consecutive readings of 5.1%, while the impact of the National Living Wage also helped to influence growth in employee gross earnings (up 2.5%) and the expansion of net incomes (2.4%).

Shining a light on levels of inflation, Asda’s Income Tracker revealed that annual consumer price inflation remained unchanged in May, hovering

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Discretionary income reaches £201

just above zero at 0.3% – however, as we head into the second half of 2016, this is expected to rise steadily. Meanwhile, essential item inflation experienced a slight uplift in May but remains in negative territory at – 0.1%, indicating falling costs continuing for households.

An Asda spokesperson, said: “A rise in wages, coupled with the falling cost of essential items, ensured that families across the UK continued to enjoy a boost to bank balances last month. The

amount of discretionary income recorded by Asda’s Income Tracker reached an all-time high, which is very encouraging and demonstrates continued consumer confidence.

Cebr, said: “The introduction of the National Living Wage and the continuation of low levels of inflation have provided households with yet another welcome boost to spending power.

“While costs continue to fall for UK households and spending power growth begins to accelerate once more, the long term picture is more difficult to predict as we wait to see the impact of the EU Referendum’s decision on the nation’s pockets.” Sam Alderson, Economist,

“May marks the fastest annual growth in 2016 and will likely provide some much needed security to households facing the uncertain outcome to the UK’s referendum on membership of the European Union.”

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for Products that Support American Jobs

BY MICHELLE GLOECKLER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CONSUMABLES AND U.S. MANUFACTURING, WALMART

If a product is made in America, or if it supports American jobs – Walmart wants it on our shelves.

That’s the message Walmart delivered at fourth U.S. Manufacturing Summit.

Entrepreneurs from more than 40 states crowded into four buildings across our Bentonville, Arkansas campus to participate in 800 pitch meetings with our Sam’s Club, Walmart and Walmart.com buying teams.

As always, it was awesome to spend the day with people of all backgrounds

united in the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurism. Walmart has been on this journey since January 2013 when we announced our commitment to purchase an additional $250 billion of goods that support American jobs. This year was extra special, because we had a big surprise for our Open Callers.

It was one beautiful word: “YES!” We said YES to virtually all items presented. If it can ship safely to a customer’s home, then we are, at a minimum, listing it on Walmart. com. Of course, many items will also be available on store shelves – in some cases just 40 stores, or 4,500 depending on customer demand and available supply. Whether you’re a family-owned start-up or a longtime supplier looking to expand production, the chance to sell YOUR product to the 140 million Americans Walmart serves

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each week is a game-changer. So what’s in a yes for a new supplier to Walmart?

Excitement. Tears of joy. Disbelief. And maybe some nervousness, thinking of the hard work required to meet the demand of a large retail order. I saw all of this and more. But what really stood out were the personal stories of the people that brought their American-made items to sell at Walmart. People I met, like: Two innovators who, despite not knowing each other, shared a rental car and drove nearly all night to make their appointment when their late evening flight was cancelled.

The teenage CEO who pitched her own product to buyers.

Two brothers, one a policeman and one a fireman, whose barbecue sauce started as a local competition between the two civic forces.

Two men and two women talk in a hallway.

What we are doing matters for America.

In fact, Boston Consulting Group estimates more than one million U.S. jobs will be created through our $250 billion commitment.

It definitely matters to Walmart — it’s very much in our interest to lessen shipping times, and to support the communities we are part of. But most of all, it matters to our customers.

Eighty-five percent say it’s important for retailers to carry products assembled or produced in the U.S. As a merchant responsible for a host of categories including health and wellness, pets, baby and beauty, I know firsthand that if you give customers what they want at a great price, results will follow.

As I reflect on the personal stories and the impact this work is having on American jobs and communities, it’s easy to see why this year was special. There’s no doubt we’ve created additional momentum just by saying YES. And there’s no denying that work is a beautiful thing.

Dalston’s Craft Soda secures major listing in Waitrose

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n all-natural soft drink start-up brand has secured its first listing with a major supermarket, launching in 140 Waitrose stores nationwide this month. Dalston’s, a hand-crafted drinks brand based in East London, was started in 2012 by former chef Duncan O’Brien with the support of a £5,000 Government-backed Start Up Loan, after he noticed the growing consumer demand for high-quality, natural drink options. Its five-strong range has just hit Waitrose stores, retailing at £1.89 per bottle.

Flavours include cola, ginger beer, lemonade, fizzy apple and cream soda.

Dalston’s’ products all use fresh, natural ingredients to offer consumers an alternative to the major players in the soft drinks market.

The brand’s cola and ginger beer variants fall beneath the sugar tax threshold of five grams per 100ml, containing 50 per cent less sugar than leading competitors. The business first started selling drinks in Dalston nightclub ’Passing Clouds’, and has since seen incremental growth.

Last year it produced, sold and delivered 230,000 bottles. In line with this growth the business has also purchased a new factory in London’s Mile End to accommodate its growing sales, which is expects to hit £300,000 this year. Dalston’s has also recently appointed ex-Cawston Press Sales Director, Dan Broughton, as Managing Director, as well as receiving financial backing from food and drink entrepreneur, Giles Brook.

Tim Sawyer, CEO of Start Up Loans Company, said: “Dalston’s is a great example of an innovative business that sits at the forefront of consumer trends in the industry. Its launch into Waitrose is a huge achievement for Duncan and his team and is a testament to their hard work and determination, especially in what is a highly competitive market.” Duncan O’Brien, founder of Dalston’s said: “The food and drink industry has seen a renaissance in smaller, craft brands over the last few years, which is where the idea for all natural soft drinks came from. Of course, having an idea is the easy bit – access to finance was one of the main initial barriers which is why Start Up Loans funding was so integral to our success. Launching into Waitrose is a landmark moment for us – something which we’d dreamed of when we first started out. The next steps for us now are to continue to develop and grow our brand, and build on our fast growing market share.”

Dalston’s products are available to buy in select Waitrose stores now.

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The Good Pig Award Goes To Fumagalli, Producer Of Ethical Salumi A 100% CRUELTY-FREE SUPPLY CHAIN FOR FUMAGALLI SALUMI, ONE OF THE FIRST COMPANIES IN ITALY TO BE PRESENTED THE GOOD PIG AWARD FOR ANIMAL WELFARE FROM COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING IN BERLIN. A supply chain leading the way in the ethical treatment of animals: Fumagalli Salumi has been awarded the Good Pig Award by Compassion in World Farming, the international non-profit association that campaigns for the protection and wellbeing of farm animals. The award, which was presented on 28 June in Berlin in the prestigious Meistersaal, is given to companies which respect animal welfare criteria throughout the whole supply chain, from reproduction to fattening for the production of pork meat.

“It is an honour for us to present our Good Pig Award to Fumagalli – said Elisa Bianco, head of CIWF Food Business (www.compassionsettorealimentare.it) – one of the very first awards in Italy.

The company’s commitment, including its investments into improving the welfare of its pigs, is unprecedented – continued Bianco – and is the only example of its kind, especially in Italy”. This year’s award comes hard on the heels

of the Compassion in World Farming Commendation which the company received at Expo Milan in 2015 for the welfare of its sows, and recognises Fumagalli’s decision to implement a five-year project to extend CIWF animal welfare standards to its growth and fattening processes.

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the availability of adequate spaces and the provision of bedding in straw or other materials. Consumers can read about the supply chain system and the company’s values at http://www.fumagallisalumi.it/animal-welfare/.

“Fumagalli Industria Alimentari was established nearly a century ago and animal welfare has been one of the company’s core values for more than 20 years – explained Pietro Pizzagalli, head of the Fumagalli supply chain.

Over the years it has enabled us to offer increasingly ethical products and last May we launched our range of Benessere Animale (Animal Welfare) salumi at the Cibus trade show. This range meets the demands of consumers who are mindful of this issue, but also aims to engage those with a more diffident attitude towards the provenance of raw materials”.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank Winterbotham D a r by, Wa i t ro s e’s private label provider : we could get this prestigious award also thanks to the strong partnership with them”.

“Fumagalli’s breeding standards have made the company a leader in its field – declared Elisa Bianco – and we are delighted to see that their communication strategy will focus on the wellbeing of their animals, key not only to increasing consumer awareness and demand for more respectful products, but also to promoting Fumagalli’s commitment and ensuring that their example will lead the change. This is an outstanding achievement for Fumagalli – concluded the head of CIWF Food Business – and we congratulate them wholeheartedly for their commitment”.

Fumagalli is a virtuous example, a driving force for the whole cured meat sector in Italy, and this is reflected in the group’s figures: 55 million Euro turnover, 4 million kg of raw materials produced and processed every year within its supply chain, 67% of production exported to over 20 countries, including Scandinavia and the UK, two markets which are particularly conscious of the animal welfare issue.

AH.nl expands its Home Shop Center in De Meern

Ah.nl has renovated and expanded one of its national distribution facilities, the Home Shop Center (HSC) in De Meern, doubling its floor space so it can soon double the number of orders that can be processed here. The expansion included the addition of an adjacent building and the construction of a new production hall in the 10,800 square meter property.

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n addition, they installed a new 3,000 square meter cold storage area, to make it possible to expand their fresh range. The De Meern HSC employs over 500 associates, and the expansion creates employment opportunities for approximately 200 more people.

Patrick Daniels, Sr. Director Operations AH Online said, “The number of customers doing online grocery shopping with ah.nl continues to grow. The expansion of the Home Shop Center in De Meern means we will be able to deliver around 25,000 more orders to customers per week.” The renovated HSC was officially opened on Sunday.

- See more at: https://www.aholddelhaize.com/en/media/ media-releases/ahnl-expands-its-home-shop-center-inde-meern/#sthash.b1cjQjiM.dpuf

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Welcome to the Future of Retail 2020

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Consumers as VIPs, the Reinvention of Money, Robots at your Service As the UK retail sector faces up to a tough new post-Brexit landscape, retailers must stay ahead of the factors influencing fast-changing consumer behaviour. Digital innovation consultancy Futurice has identified eight key IT, cultural and social trends driving change in the retail sector in order to identify short-term customer opportunities in the run-up to 2020.

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he world is changing rapidly and so are the expectations and behaviour of consumers. At Futurice, we’ve put together a collection of trends that formulate a clearer point-of-view into the future, with a focus on the retail sector and what it might look like in 2020. We bring customer-centric insight into looking at trends and a human touch to seeing the future.

In order to shape a vision for the future, we must gain a thorough understanding of market shifts. To build a context

for new opportunities, we must continuously build our awareness of changes in consumer behaviour.

At Futurice, we help our clients craft future visions and bring them to life. We see in the changing market great opportunities to rethink consumer strategy and build out an actionable roadmap.

We believe that many companies will benefit from this and thrive in this new, consumer-centric era. In this report, you can learn about- How the world is changing - The innovative breakthroughs

around us -What opportunities retailers should pay attention to Gain a thorough understanding on the implication and impact of the market shift in order to shape a vision for the future. Develop an awareness of consumer behaviour changes in the market in order to build context for new opportunities.

This report aims to inspire retailers when they are setting the strategic vision for customer engagement. The report should help set the vision, while bringing direction both to immediate work and by

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offer flexible delivery services and instant purchase apps. Free time will become a luxury purchase with the rise of micro task services that allow consumers to outsource tedious jobs and buy themselves more leisure time.

CURRENCY REIMAGINED Money is being reinvented as retailers seek frictionless payment systems including paying with your smile - all focussed on convenience and ease. New transaction methods are spawning new forms of currency, with mobile payments leading the way.

Retailers should look for ways to monetise the auxiliary activities around payments, while loyalty and reward schemes must keep pace with emerging trends.

ROBOTS AT YOUR SERVICE Increased automation in the form of robotics is taking over everything from self-service checkouts to warehouse logistics. Beyond retail, robots are being trialled everywhere from construction to cookery to surgical operations. As we increasingly outsource menial jobs to robots, how will retailers rise to the challenge of monetising our free time?

COLLABORATION TO DRIVE INNOVATION Collaboration not competition is the new order of things as businesses join forces to create new ways to meet consumers' fast changing expectations. Expect unusual partnerships and the emergence of larger service ecosystems designed to satisfy customers' needs flexibly and fast.The report is authored by Cathy Wang, director of business and transformation, at Futurice:

providing an actionable roadmap for the future. With 2020 just around the corner, this is the best time to plan ahead and challenge the marketplace.

Analysed from a consumer’s point of view the trends include: CONSUMERS AS MASS VIPS igital services are allowing mass consumers to access luxurious experiences at the click of a button, that were previously the preserve of the rich and famous.

Retailers are under starters' orders to provide personalised services that make consumers feel special.

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TIME AS A LUXURY PURCHASE How consumers are controlling the logistics of when and where they shop with the emphasis on convenience, immediacy and saving time. Retailers must

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Retail technology

Sainsbury’s to double number of Groceries Click & Collect sites 100 new Click & Collect Groceries sites planned over next 12 months. Sainsbury’s has announced that it will double the number of Click & Collect Groceries Sites in its store car parks over the next 12 months, as it further builds its multi-channel offer to make shopping easier for customers.

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he supermarket launched its ‘Click & Collect’ Groceries service in March 2015, and since then its online orders have continued to grow. The service, which offers customers a hassle-free ‘drive-thru’ option, has proved very popular at the first 100 sites; attracting new customers to Sainsbury’s, and offering existing customers a new convenient way to pick up their shopping.

Robbie Feather, Sainsbury’s Director of Online, said: “We know that time is precious and people are increasingly looking for easier, more convenient ways to shop. This rollout forms part of our strategy to offer our customers more options to shop whenever and wherever they want.

Click & Collect is proving to be a popular hybrid between online shopping and visiting a store; especially amongst shoppers juggling work and looking after young children.

Most people are using this speedy ‘drive- thru’ service to do a big shop for the week ahead.Customers really like the fact that they can collect their shopping at a time that suits them and on average it takes them just three minutes from start to end.”

Saturday mornings are the most popular time to pick up orders; and many customers also go into the store to quickly buy a few additional items, or use in-store services.

Click & Collect is already by far the most popular method for customers buying Sainsbury’s clothing online, with 80% of customers picking up their order at one of Sainsbury’s 712 in-store

Premium snack brand Ten Acre awarded first prize Premium snack brand Ten Acre has been awarded first prize in a prestigious European competition for food innovation – the INN’awards.

The judging panel included senior executives from Carrefour, Delhaize, Intermarché, Nielsen and other industry leaders; and there was strong competition from Dr Oetker, CocaCola Enterprises, PepsiCo, Hain Celestial – just four from a distinguished list of entrants.

Tony Goodman, CEO of Yumsh Snacks Ltd – the creators of Ten Acre, said: “We are delighted to have won such a prestigious international competition with our Ten Acre Strawberry & Cream Popcorn, recognising that real flavour innovation can succeed alongside the quest for great tasting products that meet all dietary needs.”

STANDING OUT Ten Acre’s Free From ‘Plus’ hand cooked crisps and popcorn are all great tasting and free from gluten, dairy, msg, gmo, as well as vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher certified – making them perfect for sharing.

The judges at the Belgium INN’awards commented on the fabulous and fun standout packaging; and on some of the other great flavours in the range – which includes How Chicken Soup Saved The Day crisps, Lucia Popperley’s Cappuccino Popcorn and Cousin Maisie’s Fennel & Lemon Popcorn.

The story doesn’t end there though – with more plans – and innovation – on the horizon. “Ten Acre is the equivalent of a really great book. Once opened, you will find it hard to put down. You become immersed in the stories that each flavour brings and when you delve a bit deeper, there is so much more to discover. There is a new chapter being drafted – you’ll just have to wait and see what it brings,” adds Mr Goodman.

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the optimum food experience in Italy

Arese Opens Italy’s Biggest Shopping Mall “Il Centro

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nside the shopping centre of Arese (Milan), the biggest mall in Italy – built on the former Alfa Romeo site –the new Italian hypermarket Iper has evolved. An innovative store of 9,000 m², for which Imoon has designed a unique lighting system, in line with the philosophy of the company.

The 27th hypermarket of the Italian brand Iper, characterized by an eco-friendly design and built with the highest quality natural materials, confirming attention to quality and details with the addition of innovative aspects – such as the craft brewery, the flower market and the cooking school – reflecting the desire of the architect De Lucchi to make each visit a unique and personal experience.

The same idea of innovation is also found in the Imoon lighting design, a new concept showcasing the goods through an visual destination, lit only by projector luminaires the effect is “spectacular”, the products are perfectly enhanced with less light on the passageways, where you have 700 lux, and more emphasis

on the shelving, the sales area, and on the specialist fresh, area, where 2000 lux is achieved.

which houses many places where you can stop to taste the products and take in the atmosphere.

The light accompanies the perfect visual sequence, realized by the placement of a sales areas that starts from the amber tones of bread, to the beautiful colours of fruit and vegetables leading through to the fish and the meat departments stunningly illuminated.; Colour temperatures of the light – chosen onto the different

9000 sqm illuminated using just two LED products: Venere Pro P, to illuminate the fresh food area, the main floor and the checkout area; and Kronos P, – a customized version, equipped with special brackets, designed for insertion into the wood ceiling that characterizes much of the hypermarket – for the butchery and the take-away. Two products that due to the availability of reflectors and colour temperatures, are able to meet the different needs of lighting the various zones.

types of products – and the latest LED technology show the colours vividly without altering the freshness of the food. The same philosophy is applied to the following areas – dairy products, pasta, coffee roasting and the wine shop.

This design of light allows the creation of a warm atmosphere that makes for a pleasant experience for the visitor; a key aspect in the new hypermarket

This new lighting concept – without a modular lighting system – has enabled high levels of illuminance (in the fresh food area up to 2000 lux; in the main floor up to 1200 lux) together with high energy efficiency, even more crucial in such a large supermarket.

The system, in addition to be efficient and elegant, guarantees a reduction in energy costs with a consumption of about 10.5 W / m².

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Fresno Food Expo Debuts 33 Diverse New Products at Acclaimed Innovation Awards Showcasing the Breadth of Quality Foods Made in Central California The 2016 Fresno Food Expo today brought together 132 Central California food and beverage growers and manufacturers, nearly 950 pre-qualified regional, national and international foodservice and retail buyers, and nearly 1,000 members of the public. Complementing the domestic buyers were 37 qualified international buyers from Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Ecuador.

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he 2016 Fresno Food Expo is excited to debut 33 innovative new products, varietals and packaging concepts that were entered into the New Product Awards from 28 different Central California businesses. Now in its fourth year, the New Product Awards, presented

by Baker Peterson Franklin CPA, LLP, have become a strategic opportunity for participating businesses to launch new products.

This year’s products range from freezedried organic fruits and craft beers made with locally grown ingredients to infused olive oils, craft chocolate, gourmet nuts and nut butters, healthy snacks and everything in between, even all natural dog treats, which showcase the

diversity of quality foods and beverages made in Central California. All products entered into the New Product Awards are competing for the coveted Buyer’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards. To determine the Buyer’s Choice Award winner, all 33 products were reviewed, ranked and narrowed down to 10 finalists by a panel of marketing and food industry leaders at the New Product Awards Preview event, “Taste, Tally & Tweet,” on July 13, 2016.

These 10 products will now advance to the Celebrity Judging Panel, in which judging will take place during the Fresno Food Expo on July 28, 2016, and is comprised of professionals from retail, restaurant, foodservice and packaging

industries including: world-renowned Chef Erna Kubin-Clanin, owner of 5-star Erna’s Elderberry House and Chateau du Sureau; Sales Manager for United Natural Foods Inc., Allan Grice; Direct Store Delivery Receiving Manager and Local Marketing Lead of AlbertsonsSafeway Northern California Division, Sean Topping; and Division Manager at leading custom packaging solutions company Landsberg Orora, Jim Jarosz.

“This year’s celebrity judging panel brings various perspectives on what foods, beverages and even more so, ingredients are driving consumer buying trends,” said Amy Fuentes, Manager of the Fresno Food Expo.

“These individuals understand the innovation and creativity required for a new product to be successful in such a competitive industry.”

The Buyer’s Choice Award will be announced during the Fresno Food Expo tradeshow on July 28, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. The following companies are finalists in the Buyer’s Choice Award

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category: Califresh Sarah’s HarvestFresh Green Chickpea Hummus, ENZO Olive Oil ENZO Organic Clementine Crush, Lanna Coffee Co Lanna Cold Brew, Molucca ChocolateInclusions Craft Chocolate Bars, P*DE*Q P*DE*Q Pre Baked, Poindexter Nut Company Crazy Go Nuts Flavored Walnuts, RPE Produce, Inc. Tasteful Selections Season & Savor Potatoes, Rosa Brothers Milk Company Single Use Glass Milk Bottles, SnackMasters Gourmet Jerky Aubrey’s Jerky and Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company 99 Golden Ale. Last year, Top O’ The Morn Farm’s Farmstead Sweet Cream Butter was awarded the “Buyer’s Choice Award,” with Traina Foods Sriracha Sun Dried Tomato Ketchup landing in 2nd and Busseto Foods Natural Salami Snack Cups in 3rd. These winners have experienced significant achievements since their participation in the New Product Awards from retail premium shelf placement to large box store and even home delivery contracts as well as an increase in bulk orders.

“We’re honored to have received the Buyer’s Choice Award from a panel of industry experts,” said Ron Locke, Co-owner of Top O’ The Morn Farms.

“This type of interaction with representatives from the retail, packaging and restaurant sectors in an intimate setting is something you don’t get anywhere else.

Because the Fresno Food Expo is a credible show, the award brought heightened attention to our company and products.”

The other coveted award is the People’s Choice Award, which is entirely determined by the public through online voting. The People’s Choice Award allows the public to share their thoughts as a consumer, voicing their opinion on what products stand out from others in the marketplace.

It also is a great opportunity for the companies who submitted new products to get real-time consumer feedback.

Aubrey’s Jerky (pictured left) was crowned with the “Buyer’s Choice Award,” followed by Tioga-Sequoia 99 Golden Ale in second place and Lanna Coffee Co. Cold Brew in third place. Consumers voted for the “People’s Choice Award” by logging 3,954 votes during a two-week period via Facebook and the Fresno Food Expo website. ARO Pistachios was announced as the winner of the “People’s Choice” Award, having received 1,003 total votes for their ARO Gourmet Pistachios Grower's Reserve with Himalayan Pink Salt. (pictured right)

The Fresno Food Expo continues to be a strong economic development program for Central California companies as buyer numbers and purchasing power continues to grow, establishing our region as a global agricultural powerhouse. The 2017 Fresno Food Expo will be July 27, 2017.

To vote for your favorite new product, visit the Fresno Food Expo’s website or Facebook page. Votes are counted by the number of “Likes” on each product receives on Facebook, combined with all votes cast via email through the Fresno Food Expo website. Voting is officially open as of today and continues until 3 PM on July 28, 2016. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced that night during Expolicious.

Nearly 3,800 votes were cast last year during the three-week People’s Choice Award voting period, resulting in Molucca Chocolate being crowned as the 2015 People’s Choice Award winner

for their Craft Chocolate Bars. The attention garnered through the People’s Choice Award boosted product awareness online while adding promotional value and marketplace energy to not just Molucca Chocolate, but all participating companies of the Fresno Food Expo.

One of the most agriculturally rich and diverse regions in the world, Central California has become a namesake for innovation in the food industry with its proximity to fresh products and access to international markets. For more information about the Fresno Food Expo and ticket discount opportunities, please visit FresnoFoodExpo.com.

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Indian Biscuit Manufacturers

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he waistlines of teenagers globally are expanding and India is no exception, with teen obesity now a big concern for the country. One of the key reasons why this is happening is due to changing diets. A typical Indian diet now contains more fat and sugar, meaning that diseases connected to lifestyle, such as obesity and diabetes, are on the rise.

Focusing on the issue of diet related conditions has become essential for food and drink manufacturers when catering to teenagers, a demographic which is very important in the Indian market as the young population is booming.

While brands seek out new targets and new usage occasions, it is important to win over this current generation of teens and youngsters.

INDIAN BISCUIT MANUFACTURERS GET HEALTHY Indian biscuit and cookie manufacturers are innovating within the health space and are looking to ancient ingredients for inspiration. An example of this is Millet

Might Finger Millet Cookies which are manufactured using farm fresh energy packed traditional grains. The product is rich in resistant starch, is a source of calcium and contains iron and thiamine.

of the original Oreo. It has a somewhat compelling messaging around calories as the suggested serving of Oreo Thins contains fewer calories (140 calories) than original Oreo (160 calories).

It claims to aid with weight management.

Whilst the issue of weight management is addressed here, targeting such products to teenagers would help the demographic choose products which are better for them.

While biscuit companies in India are taking the effort to innovate in the health space, there is currently little effort being made to directly communicate with teenagers in the country. With the right product and communication, companies can target the teens to help them address issues such as obesity.

Companies can also borrow inspiration from what brands outside of India are going to cater to this demographic. In Brazil, for example, Marilan Alimentos has launched a range of biscuits under their ‘Teens’ brand. The biscuits, which are made with genetically modified corn and soy, have chocolate fillings and claim to be a source of calcium enriched with vitamins and minerals.

Similarly, Oreo, a brand that connects ver y well with teenagers recently launched Oreo Thins. Oreo Thins, as the name suggests, is a thinner version

Neha Nayak is Trend and Innovation Consultant, India at Mintel. She is responsible for creating local Insights Reports covering product category trends and delivering Insights presentations in India.

Previously, Neha was a Business Analyst in the Consumer Insights team at General Mills. She has an expertise in customized research, such as concept testing, product testing and stakeholder satisfaction research.

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The role of big data in the retail supply chain MIKKO KÄRKKÄINEN, GROUP CEO, RELEX SOLUTIONS

Big data isn’t only about the amount of information involved; it’s also about the ability to process and analyse it from multiple angles. It’s a buzzword yes, but it’s also a new era; we’ve moved from electronic data processing to the information technology age. It means all that data hidden in archives and basements can now be made available for a business to process. All of it.

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ig data isn’t only about the amount of information involved; it’s also about the ability to process and analyse it from multiple angles. It’s a buzzword yes, but it’s also a new era; we’ve moved from electronic data processing to the information technology age. It means all that data hidden in archives and basements can now be made available for a business to process. All of it.

However, big data isn’t a magic bullet.

But there are some real benefits to be had, and not just in the most talked-up arenas of marketing and online business. There are also impressive gains to be made in traditional operations, such as in supply chain management, that can benefit from: 1. Increased data transparency and faster access to data and calculations 2. Faster and more detailed performance monitoring and exception identification 3. Faster and more accurate decision making using automated algorithms 4. Faster and more accurate analyses There is a wide range of technology that handles big data, but to truly be able to leverage and analyse vast amounts of data, the right technology should have

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additional capabilities built in; such as columnar database and in-memory computing.

There are big data databases that offer a columnar layout which have the ability for millions of data sets to be compressed efficiently and calculations to be done in-memory, within a computer’s random access memory (RAM). This allows huge quantities of data to be processed up to 100 times faster than with comparable systems. The use of advanced algorithms and analytics can turn data into a powerful resource for providing better forecasting & replenishment, dynamic snapshots of a business in real-time and instantaneous illustrations of the impact of supply chain decisions.

Advanced Supply Chain Management (SCM) software offers retailers in-memory computing capable of processing information for tens of thousands of SKUs across major multinational chains, with the capability of forecasting years into the future. For example, the replenishment team can analyse the options for a forthcoming promotion by running hypotheticals for all the possible permutations.

Drawing on historical data for the promoted product, or in its absence on an appropriate substitute reference product, forecasts can be run for each store, location, discount and season combination. The results, which are generated in seconds, can then be analysed to gather insight in areas such as profits made during the promotion, or the ongoing sales uplift. These SCM solutions can also flag potential bottlenecks and demand peaks in time for organisations to take action.

What remains key, is that any “big data” technology used within operations and logistics needs to be able to handle vast data flows with speed and agility, that allows working with big data to be intuitive, straightforward and useful. The technology needs be able to evolve at the rate a business changes.

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Régis Schultz joins Casino Group to be appointed Chairman of Monoprix

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Responding to the situation the Freight Transport Association has said that now is the ideal opportunity to consider the feasibility of the proposed lorry area near Stanford being made available for tourist traffic if needed in order to keep the M20 moving.

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elays experienced by motorists heading for the Port of Dover this weekend, highlight the need to look at the ‘bigger picture’ to provide facilities for all – says the FTA today.

Drivers’ queued for up to 14 hours on Kent’s roads over the past few days as they attempted to clear additional French security checks at the Port and board ferries bound for France.

Responding to the situation the Freight Transport Association has said that now is the ideal opportunity to consider the feasibility of the proposed lorry area near Stanford being made available for tourist traffic if needed in order to keep the M20 moving.

FTA Head of Policy South East England – Natalie Chapman said: “We do need to solve the root causes of congestion and delays at the Port. Given the recent terrorist attack in Nice, FTA fully understands the need for heightened security and additional checks, but it is unforgiveable that the French border force was so under-resourced.

“Dover is vital to the UK economy with up to £120 billion worth of trade going through the Port every year. There must be better processes put in place at the Port with extra personnel drafted in at peak times – otherwise there is a risk that Operation Stack may be introduced and we cannot have

a repeat performance of last year.” Highways England is due to be consulting on the details for the design and operation of the new site adjacent to the M20 to alleviate Operation Stack for lorry drivers in the coming weeks.

Ms Chapman continued: “FTA believes that now is a good time to look at all possible scenarios and offers an opportunity to consider the feasibility of the site being made available for tourist traffic if we had a similar situation in the future.”

The main objectives of the proposed lorry area has to be to keep the M20 running and Kent open for business. The Stanford site would provide basic welfare facilities for professional drivers, but if this can be translated to tourist traffic in a workable way, it would help meet those objectives too.

Chapman concluded: “The site at Stanford will accommodate up to 3,600 lorries which is stages 1 and 2 of Operation Stack, but it could hold many more cars. However, we would need to ensure that tourist and freight traffic are separated.

The peak days for tourist and freight traffic are different – with tourists heading to the continent across weekends and lorries leaving the UK mid-week.” Kent Police has warned that disruption could last for weeks, as the summer getaway continues.

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Walmart CEO Outlines Retailer’s Newest Chapter A

t Wa l m a r t ’s 4 6 t h A n n u a l Shareholders Meeting, President and CEO, Doug McMillon outlined his vision for the future. He urged the company’s 2.3 million associates to write the next chapter in Walmart’s story, saying “We have the opportunity to reimagine retail again.”

Company’s associates and shareholders urged to “reimagine retail again”

McMillon reinforced the call to action by announcing that Walmart is now working with Uber and other partners to test deliveries to customers from U.S. stores and clubs. He also took to Facebook Live to connect directly with Walmart associates around the world and thank them for their service.

McMillon went on to recap the progress Walmart has made in creating a seamless shopping experience for customers around the world: In China, the retailer has strengthened stores, built a modern supply chain and is moving aggressively with pickup and delivery.

In the UK, ASDA’s grocer y home shopping service now covers almost 99 percent of the country. Around the world, the retailer is developing pickup or delivery capabilities in 11 countries.

In the U.S., Walmart associates are more engaged, merchandise assortment is improving, and inventory flow is better.

Online grocery pickup has rolled out in nearly 40 markets.

Additionally in the U.S., the retailer will offer Walmart Pay in every store by the end of this month to make the checkout experience faster and easier. And the retailer has recently announced an unlimited two-day shipping option from Walmart.com and a rapid online assortment expansion.

SUPPORTING ASSOCIATES, SERVING CUSTOMERS AND COMMUNITIES The more than 14,000 in attendance listened closely as McMillon outlined three critical steps for the retailer’s reinvention: supporting and engaging Walmart associates, serving customers and serving communities.

“As the world becomes more digital, it will be the humanity of Walmart that differentiates us and wins with customers,” he said. “Our investments in education and training, store structure, wages, hours and sales floor technology are to support you and enable you to serve your customers and members. Every associate has a role to play. The actions of 2.3 million of you add up to something big.”

go to save money and time, especially on their everyday needs. We’re connecting all the parts of Walmart into one seamless shopping experience with great stores, easy pickup, fast delivery, and apps and websites that are simple to use.”

“We’ll be there for our customers – making their lives simpler and better.

And customers will choose Walmart because we’ve earned it,” McMillon said.

McMillon also spoke about the company’s role in serving communities.

McMillon referenced the company’s purpose of saving people money so they can live better and said part of living better is about being able to “invest time in the people and the life you love.”

He added, “This is our ambition globally: we want to be the first place busy families

“Our customers care about their neighbors, their planet, and their children’s future. They want to buy products that are good for the environment and the people who made them. They want items that are safe and healthy for their families. And ultimately they want to spend their money with a retailer they trust.

We earn trust by operating in a way you and your family can be proud of. We’ll do that and more.”

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in International Marketing

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he forces shaping international markets are always in flux and 2016 is no exception to change. Governments, businesses and citizens are facing both internal and external pressures. While some of these influences are trends that have developed over decades, there are also ones that have developed in recent years and quickly impacted markets on a similar, if not greater scale.

Below are topics from Euromonitor International research that highlight trends impacting almost every international marketer in 2016.

LESS EBB, MORE FLOW As seen in the graph above, many wealthy and developed nations are still net importers of goods. While there are

other elements that make up a country’s balance of payments, trade balance is useful for visualizing and understanding the flow of goods across the world.

Unsurprisingly, China, along with the Asia Pacific region as a whole, has continued to export more than they import.

the proliferation of free trade agreements. The impact of these agreements has created great uncertainty for international businesses and in the case of Brexit, the U.K. has seen a its GDP growth revied down to .06% compared to 2.1% pre-referendum.

GET OUT AND STAY OUT There has been a wave of nativism across the world in the past couple years, with the U.K. voting to leave the European Union, uncertainty if other countries might follow and a U.S. presidential candidate calling for a wall along the border of Mexico and the U.S.

PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITS ABROAD Over the last several decades, many industrialized countries have seen jobs move abroad thanks to low wage labor.

While part of these movements are targeting the flow of people, there are also significant political actions against

However, since 2010 there has been an acceleration of wage hikes in many developing cities with the wage gap between developed and developing cities shrinking by 10%. Further, many of these cities are moving away from the traditional

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low-end products associated with developing economies and are turning their workforces to higher value-added industries such as medicine and aerospace.

Companies are likely to continue seeking cost savings in developing markets as there is still a significant labor discount.

This could also contribute to widening income inequality, as employers engage in a race to the bottom with wages.

PROTESTS Protests against international organizations and international trade are nothing new. However, the modern economy has seen discontent flow from isolated events like the 1999 WTO protest, to sustained events like Occupy Wall Street and now to mainstream demands on our politicians, with the rise of figures like Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders in the U. S.. All of these protests may share a partial source in that a growing number of people have a pessimistic outlook regarding their economic futures. As seen in chart below, many people have weak or weakening confidence in their economies.

While many of these topics have been key elements for decades, it is always helpful to have a refresh on how the topics stack up in the current world. As with the protest trend, some of those topics that were outlier issues 20 years ago have become mainstream criticisms today. By using market research, students can take an updated assessment of all of these trends and others to gain an understanding of whether these influences may accelerate decrease in importance over the coming years.

Tesco agrees sale of Dobbies Garden Centres

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esco has today confirmed the sale of its Dobbies Garden Centres business to an investor group led by Midlothian Capital Partners and Hattington Capital.

The sale represents the entire share capital of Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd. Tesco will receive £217m in cash, which will be used for general corporate purposes.

Tesco bought Dobbies Garden Centres in 2007, and since then it has grown to become the UK’s second largest specialist garden centre retailer, operating 35 garden centres across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland.

TESCO CHIEF EXECUTIVE DAVE LEWIS SAID: “Through their hard work and dedication to customer service, Dobbies colleagues have built a great business, and I would like to thank them for everything they have done. It was a difficult decision to sell the business, but we believe this agreement will give Dobbies a bright future, while allowing our UK retail business to focus on its core strengths.”

ANDREW BRACEY AND BARNEY BURGESS, OF MIDLOTHIAN CAPITAL PARTNERS AND HATTINGTON CAPITAL RESPECTIVELY, SAID: “We are delighted to have been chosen by Tesco to take ownership of the Dobbies Garden Centres business. It is a great business with fantastic colleagues. We’re very optimistic about the potential of the business, and we look forward to growing the business across the UK from its base in Scotland.” Tesco will continue to offer customers a wide selection of Home and Garden products through its own stores and online.

Dobbies’ 180 staff had an uncertain future ahead of the sale, but buyers Midlothian and Hattington say they plan to “protect jobs” as well as keep Dobbies’ base in Lasswade, near Edinburgh. Andrew Bracey said Dobbies was an “iconic brand” that the group now plans to expand throughout the UK, with a long-term goal to make it the UK’s biggest garden centre. Barney Burgess, of Hattington Capital, a London-based firm that also has a stake in bakery business Enterprise Foods, said: “The prospects for Dobbies are excellent: it has significant potential for growth in an under-served and under-developed sector.”

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Opportunities for Natural & Organic: Beverages in

When Health Overcomes Convenience The global market of soft drinks is constantly changing in terms of new consumers’ demands and specific needs to be addressed. The health and wellness trend continues to drive the pursuit of beverages with a healthier positioning, clear functional benefits and the least possible addition of artificial ingredients.

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or a long time, reduced sugar beverages remained on top of this trend, being the most common type of product sought after by those looking for healthiness.

Most recently, however, as consumers are increasingly aware of products’ composition and benefits/dangers of each one, natural and organic beverages have been shifting from a market niche to a more robust trend.

Global business intelligence provider Euromonitor International shares an overview of this movement in Brazil’s non-alcoholic drinks market, presenting the main drivers behind it and how players have been taking advantage of such opportunity.

BRAZIL’S GROWTH ABOVE GLOBAL AVERAGE ON ORGANIC AND NATURALLY HEALTHY BEVERAGES In Brazil, organic beverages grew by 8.6% in constant retail value in 2015 – higher than the global 7.4% – despite of the higher unit prices per liter, unfavorable economic

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situation and shrinking available income for the majority of consumers, against the overall soft drinks scenario of 3.8%.

Those which are naturally healthy (that is, naturally containing a substance that improves health and wellbeing beyond the products’ pure calorific value) registered a much higher growth of 18.7% in Brazil in 2015, majorly driven by increasing sales of premium coconut water, while the performance at global level reached only 3.2% growth. It is undeniable that Brazilian market offers incredible opportunities for organic and natural beverages, but there are different drivers behind the increasing consumption in terms of income levels.

DIFFERENT DRIVERS ON HIGH AND LOW-INCOME LEVELS On the high-end side, consumers are consistently shifting away from reduced sugar beverages – perceived as too artificial and with an unpleasant taste – towards organic and freshly prepared ones.

These consumers are in general less affected by the current economic situation and, therefore, more likely to maintain purchases of premium and exclusive products. For them, health and wellness concerns are more relevant than convenience and they are only likely to opt for a packaged beverage if they perceive the product as really healthy.

In Brazil, organic beverages grew by 8.6% in constant retail value in 2015 – higher than the global 7.4% – despite of the higher unit prices per liter, unfavorable economic situation and shrinking available income for the majority of consumers, against the overall soft drinks scenario of 3.8%.

delivery system focusing on convenience.

Although they have a more limited shelf life than traditional packaged versions of juices – of around 3 days only – and pretty high unit prices per liter of around BRL40 (US$10 approximately), it is expected that this trend will continue to gain relevance over the next years, especially among higher income consumers, for meeting their desires and needs in terms of healthy beverages.

juices, for example. For them, the migration to freshly at-home prepared beverages is a matter of cutting expenses, in a much deeper level than the pursuit of healthiness. These consumers can take advantage of the high local fruits/vegetables production in the country and their attractive unit prices per kg, especially if considering varieties such as orange, lime, passion fruit, pineapple and grape, Brazilians’ general preferred flavors.

When it comes to the low-end side, on the other hand, the scenario is different.

For those more affected by the tough current economic situation, which have a more drastic reduction of available income, keeping their current consumption of packaged beverages is an increasing challenge.

NATURAL FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS CAN BE DEEPLY EXPLORED BY MANUFACTURERS

However, they are also worried about health issues and certainly do not want to give up on consuming beverages they have struggled so much to include in their baskets over the last years, such as

Still in line with the pursuit of natural and organic beverages, some local functional ingredients emerge as added-value solutions to increase consumers’ interest over packaged versions of many drinks’ segments. An interesting example is the market of energy drinks in Brazil, dominated by Red Bull with 42% off-trade volume share in 2015, in which manufacturers invest on fruit-flavored versions as

Taking the segment of juices as an example, these consumers are much interested in high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables for at-home preparation and in the increasing trend of high pressure processed juices. Two of the most important companies in the country offering these kinds of products are Green People and Urban Remedy. They offer homemade natural and functional juices, combining health attributes of fruits and vegetables with an efficient

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to incentive daily consumption and healthiness perception. The brand has a special Editions line, with flavors such as lime, tropical fruits, cranberry and blueberry – mostly not well known by Brazilians.

prices and promotions to increase consumers’ interest over these types of products.

PACKAGED DRINKS TO EXPECT BIGGER CHALLENGES IN THE FUTURE

While energy drinks manufacturers struggle to position their products as healthy and adequate for daily consumption, local functional ingredients such as guaraná, açaí and even so yerba mateemerge as natural attractive ingredients for this category.

D e s p i t e o f t h e u n f a v o rable economic scenario, new brands and product types are still expected to come up over the next years, especially those which have a very clear healthy positioning.

Two local brands have been ahead of this trend in Brazil: Organique, produced by Brasil Beverages, is an organic energy drink produced with these three ingredients, widely known to be energy boosters and whose taste is very attractive and familiar to Brazilians; and Waker, a natural energy drink produced

by Brasil Mate with guaraná andyerba mate.

Although these are still in the process of consolidation in the Brazilian market, the welcome they received is a strong indicator that consumers not only want products with ingredients they perceive as healthier, but also those they are familiar with – much more than fruits they have never even tried.

MANUFACTURERS RESPOND TO THIS THROUGH INNOVATION AND DEMOCRATIZATION To address these new consumer demands, manufacturers have been investing on the launching of new products, attenuating inhibitive unit prices and creating new consumption occasions for their products.

Besides the emergence and consolidation of freshly prepared functional juices like Urban Remedy and Green People, that are positioned much more like a healthy snack or even a meal substitute

In this sense, natural and freshly prepared beverages will keep their growing relevance over the following years among middle and higher income consumers – whether because of the shrinking available income or the premium/healthy perception – and the most important drivers behind this trend are majorly the wide availability of fresh products in the country at attractive prices and the continuous pursuit of healthy products. rather than a common beverage, it is also possible to see organic packaged beveragesbrands attempting to position their products as more attractive, especially for higher and middle income consumers, increasing products’ penetration.

Native organic juices, Fazenda da Toca andViapax Bio are some of the brands investing on increasing presence in distribution channels and offering new packaging types (200 to 300ml brick liquid cartons, for example, perceived by consumers as with a lower disbursement per unit).

Taeq, a premium brand of healthy and organicproducts from Cia Brasileira de Distribuição, a major group of supermarket chains, is also investing on attractive

As long as the clear healthy benefits are perceived and/or economically attractive options are available such as fresh fruits, vegetables and other natural ingredients, theconvenience of common packaged beverages is expected to remain in the second plan. For players offering naturally healthy and organic products, the key is to continue to invest in scalable production and efficient distribution, taking into consideration products’ characteristics and special cares in storage and transport. By getting these products, which are already perceived as truly healthy, to final consumers at fairly competitive unit prices, manufacturers will be able to combine wellbeing with convenience, offering the best of both worlds. Until then, healthiness and freshness should prevail over convenience.

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Aldi Celebrates Red Tractor Week With Farmers To mark Red Tractor Week and celebrate quality British food that customers can trust, members of the Red Tractor farm and food standards scheme will be visiting Aldi stores in Bramley, Caerphilly, Enfield, Irlams o’ th’ Height, Cowes and Edgbaston next month.

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armers from across the country will meet customers and talk about how products are farmed and produced.

Discount supermarket, Aldi – whose core range of fresh meat products are 100% British all year round and Red Tractor assured – has been working with Red Tractor to give customers the assurance that food carrying the logo is farmed, prepared and regularly checked by independent experts to make sure it is of a good standard.

The retailer is committed to building long-term relationships with its farmers and all other suppliers and growers.

Aldi was the first supermarket to sign up to the NFU Fruit & Veg Pledge – a charter of best business practice, seeking to develop relationships and limit risk between retailers, intermediaries and

◊ Aldi celebrates Red Tractor Week with visit from farmers ◊ 100% of Aldi’s fresh meat, milk and eggs are British and Red Tractor assured ◊ Aldi and Red Tractor work closely to ensure food is produced safely and responsibly growers. Tony Baines, Joint Managing Director of Corporate Buying at Aldi, said: “Supporting Red Tractor is very important to our customers and to us as a business and we are proud to be able to offer our customers high quality, Red Tractor assured products, which recognise the best of British.

“We look forward to welcoming Red Tractor farmers to our stores to share their knowledge and experience with our consumers, and also to reinforce

the fact that you don’t have to break the bank to buy responsibly sourced, quality food products.”

For more information on Red Tractor at Aldi and to find out about Aldi’s quality assured products, visit https://www.aldi. co.uk/red-tractor.

Here you will also find inspirational Red Tractor recipe ideas to liven up your meals.

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Rio Olympics & Paralympic Games serves up Responsibly sourced Seafood S

eafood served with the green ASC or blue MSC label can be traced right back to fisheries and farmers that are independently certified as meeting globally recognized standards for sustainable wild fishing or responsible farming. The fishers and farmers who produce this seafood go to great lengths to reduce their impacts on the environment, preserve oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future.

Julie Duffus, Sustainability Manager at the Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games said: “Millions of people attending this year’s Games will be able to enjoy sustainably and responsibly sourced seafood knowing that they are helping to support thriving fishing and farming communities and

Attendees of the Olympic and Paralympic Games will enjoy sustainably and responsibly sourced seafood, thanks to an extraordinary effort by the Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee and its partners.

More than 70 tonnes, equivalent to more than 350,000 portions, of seafood served to athletes and media at the Games will come from fisheries or farms which meet the requirements of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). This represents the most sustainable seafood offering to date of any Olympic or Paralympic Games. to protect the environment. By choosing seafood with the MSC or ASC label they will reward responsible producers from around the world.”

Included on various menus within the Olympic Village, Media Village and media centres are: ASC certified responsibly farmed Brazilian tilapia from Netuno

and Chilean salmon from Los Fiordos; and MSC certified wild-caught Icelandic cod from Visir and Canadian chum salmon for Albion. McDonalds Brazil will also serve 100% MSC certified Argentine hoki in its McFish sandwiches throughout Brazil during the Games.

Delivering its commitment to sustainably

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and responsibly sourced seafood has required the Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee and its partners to bring new supplies of certified seafood to Brazil.

As a result, numerous farms and fisheries across the region have taken steps to improve their environmental performance in order to meet the industry leading standards set by the MSC and ASC.

D uf f us s aid: “ The Oly mpic and Paralympic Games are unique in their ability to bridge cultural divides, reach a broad audience and generate a sense of fellowship and possibility. We hope that this commitment will have a lasting legacy of sustainable sourcing and seafood consumption in Brazil.”

Rupert Howes, Chief Executive of the MSC said: “The volume of sustainably

sourced seafood at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games shows what is possible when suppliers, caterers and the public work together to support sustainable choices for people and the planet.

MSC certified fisheries currently catch around one tenth of all wild seafood.

We hope to see this proportion grow as recognition of the importance of sustainable seafood increases.”

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Chris Ninnes, Chief Executive of the ASC said: “With this landmark commitment by the Games, local suppliers and caterers can showcase the best of Brazilian cuisine to a global audience and create lasting change by emphasising the importance of making the right choice when buying seafood. With more than 1 million tonnes of ASC certified product in the market, the public can join the effort to preserve fish for future generations by buying from producers who share their goals to protect vital ecosystems and care for those who work on the farms and live in surrounding communities.”

About the Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee’s commitment to sustainably and responsibility sourced seafood: The Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee shares a common vision with the ASC and MSC to conserve, protect, enhance and support natural resources, including biological diversity worldwide.

It is with these goals in mind that the committee pledged to feature responsibly farmed and sustainably caught seafood at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

About the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is an international non-profit organization that sets environmental and social standard for certifying responsible and well-managed fish farms. It contributes to ensuring availability of seafood, the health of the ocean and fresh water ecosystems and the livelihoods of local communities that rely of the farms for the long term.

The ASC works with its partners to provide a globally recognised, market-oriented programme that drives meaningful improvements in the aquaculture industry.

Farms are assessed against the standard by independent, third-party auditors who use threshold performance indicators

The volume of sustainably sourced seafood at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games shows what is possible when suppliers, caterers and the public work together to support sustainable choices for people and the planet. to measure farm performance in areas including the use of water resources and pest management. The standards also address social issues related to a company’s engagement and support of local communities and workplace quality for employees. for more information: asc-aqua.org.

About the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit organization. Its vision is for the world’s oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations.

The blue MSC label and certification program recognizes and rewards sustainable fishing practices and is helping create a more sustainable seafood market. The

MSC Fisheries Standard for sustainable wild-capture fisheries is widely recognized as the most credible and robust, science-based standard for the assessment of sustainable fishing.

To achieve this standard, fisheries must demonstrate to independent auditors that they ensure sustainable fish populations; reduce their impacts on the environment; and have management systems in place to ensure their long term sustainability. for more information: msc.org Ocean to plate traceability Seafood sold with the blue MSC or green ASC labels is traceable to a sustainable fishery or responsible farm.

Supply chain businesses must identify and separate MSC and ASC certified product at every step in the supply chain.

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Fortunately, the current price has been unaffected by recent falls in the value of sterling,” said Goa Premium Beer director Frank Sequeira, who added, “We hope the price rebounds when the initial shock reaction to the Brexit vote, which caught currency traders off guard, eases and markets return to normality.

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as Chilli Pickle in Brighton, Moksh in Cardiff, Bukharah in Glasgow, Ambrette restaurants in Kent and the Koh Thai Tapas chain throughout the south-west.

“Fortunately, the current price has been unaffected by recent falls in the value of sterling,” said Goa Premium Beer director Frank Sequeira, who added, “We hope the price rebounds when the initial shock reaction to the Brexit vote, which caught

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The gluten free beer, brewed using a unique malt and maize based recipe, iis already available in around 300 bars and restaurants. Strong sales are being reported with the beer now available in top London venues such as The Painted Heron, Les Portes des Indes and Gaylord plus leading regional restaurants such

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n response to customer demand Viiking Ventures is now importing a 650ml bottle of its Goa Premium Beer. The new sized 4.8% ABV beer adds to the original 340ml bottles.Fortunately, the first shipment was paid for before the recent fall in the value of sterling on international currency exchanges, following the pro Brexit vote in the EU referendum. The pilsner beer sells in restaurants between £4.50 – £4.95 for the larger bottle and between £2.65 – £3.25 for the small.

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currency traders off guard, eases and markets return to normality.” “We hope to maintain stable pricing, but restaurants may want to order now to hedge against a potential price rise,” added Sequeira. Sequeira thinks long term, the decision to leave the EU could be good for Asian restaurateurs.

It should pave the way for more recruitment skilled chefs from outside Europe; exotic ingredients grown outside the EU should become cheaper as tariffs come down and enable third world farmers to trade their way out of poverty.

Previously, Sequeira spent 15 years as head of restaurant sales at Kingfisher Beer Europe.

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Gluten free ‘beach party’ beer appeals to wider customer base I

n response to growing customer demand, Indian-based Viiking Ventures is now shipping its 4.8% ABV gluten-free beer, for the off trade in 500ml cans with an SRP of £1.39. The striking can design depicting a Goan beach party scene, for which the coastal state is famous, gives the product considerable point of sale impact.

Until now the pilsner had only been available in restaurants in 340ml and 650ml bottles. Goa Premium Beer sells on trade for between £4.50 – £4.95 for the larger bottle and between £2.65 – £3.25 for the small. “We have been bombarded with enquires, not just from coeliacs and those with a gluten intolerance who want to drink our beer at home, but also from those customers who discovered the authentic Indian product in restaurants and like the clean, sharp, refreshing taste,” said Goa Premium Beer director Frank Sequeira. The gluten free beer, brewed using a unique malt and

maize based recipe, is already available in around 300 bars and restaurants.

Strong sales are being reported with the beer now available in top London venues such as The Painted Heron, La Portes des Indes and Gaylord plus leading regional restaurants such as Chilli Pickle in Brighton, Purple Poppadum and Moksh in Cardiff, Bukharah in Glasgow,

Ambrette restaurants in Kent and Sussex and the Koh Thai Tapas chain throughout the south-west.

Unlike other ‘Indian’ beers available in the UK which are brewed in Britain, Goa Premium Beer is an authentic product from a brewery sited on the banks of the Kushavati River.

Tesco appoints Group Communications Director

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esco is pleased to announce that Jane Lawrie will join the Executive Committee as Group Communications Director from 10 October 2016. Jane has over 25 years’ experience of corporate, financial, colleague and digital communications, and will be joining from Coca Cola, where she leads European public affairs and communications. She has significant experience in advising businesses on trust and corporate reputation, including previous roles at Diageo and Boots the Chemist.

DAVE LEWIS, TESCO GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE, SAID: “We’re really pleased to welcome Jane to Tesco. Over the last eighteen months we’ve made good progress in restoring trust in our brand and our business, and Jane will help to continue this improvement. She has huge expertise and experience, as well as extremely strong values. We’re really looking forward to having her in the team.”

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The Shopping list 2.0 revolutionizes the purchasing process Tiendeo launches a new feature in their mobile app which allows UK customers to buy in-store more efficiently This new tool allows users to create personalised virtual shopping list with clippings of the best deals from the catalogues of their favourite retailers

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iendeo, the leading platform for online catalogues and offers, has announced a new feature in their app.

It consists of a shopping list 2.0 which each user can fill with offers and products from the brochures of the various shops and supermarkets that they find on the Tiendeo platform.

To this is also added a new feature for making clippings from catalogues, with which users can cut out a specific area of their favourite catalogue and the clipping will be added to their shopping list.

Thanks to this new tool, consumers can make a purchase more quickly on site, as well as ensuring that they always make the most of the best prices and deals.

Tiendeo is a Spanish start-up. Founded

in 2011 with the objective of revolutionising the traditional mailshot and printed catalogues, Tiendeo aims to allow companies to widen their reach and communicate more efficiently with their target audience.

to facilitate the planning of purchases for consumers. We are confident it will receive a great reception from our users, allowing them to choose whatever they want to buy and classifying it as they wish within this virtual shopping list.

Following the success of the online platform, Tiendeo decided to break into the world of mobile by launching its app in April 2011, and since then it has clocked up a total of around 7 million downloads.

Even better, they will always have this virtual shopping list in their pocket, which means purchasing in-store is faster and they can find exactly what they’re looking for” says Eva Martin, CEO of Tiendeo.

The application offers consumers the chance to plan their every-day purchases in a simple way. Also, thanks to the geolocalisation technology, users can find all the latest information on stores and establishments in their area. “This new feature of our mobile app is a further step

Eva also added: “We will continue to listen to the opinions and needs of consumers and work every day to improve and further facilitate their buying process”.

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