Author: Scott Dylan

The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in the UK is delayed, missing the October 2025 start.Industry talks have determined the previous timeline for DRS is unachievable.Supermarket leaders stress a need to reconsider the plan and associated costs.The government remains committed to a sustainable future, requiring detailed planning.Scottish DRS was similarly postponed, highlighting broader challenges.The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in the UK, originally scheduled to commence in October 2025, has experienced further delays, pushing its potential start to 2026. Despite extensive deliberations between governmental representatives and industry stakeholders, an agreement on achievable timelines remains elusive. Meetings dedicated to rescuing the initiative have…

M&S has launched an innovative 3D billboard campaign to promote RSPCA Assured milk.The campaign uses live-action footage in 3D without CGI to enhance authenticity.Billboards are placed in prominent locations across the UK, including Manchester and London.The campaign is part of M&S’s broader ‘Farm to Foodhall’ initiative with Tom Kerridge.The ads highlight M&S’s commitment to quality and animal welfare in its dairy products.Marks & Spencer (M&S) has unveiled a pioneering live-action 3D digital billboard campaign designed to boost its RSPCA Assured milk. This initiative is part of their effort to underscore the quality and ethical standards of their dairy products.The campaign’s…

Asda unveils its ‘Back to School’ bonus via the Rewards app to aid customers with school essentials.Customers receive 10% cashback on school uniform purchases until 10 September.A £2 cash bonus is offered for every £10 spent on selected school items until 3 September.New users of the Asda Rewards app can secure an additional £5 bonus until the end of September.Asda also offers a 10% discount on all schoolwear through its online platform, George.Asda has launched a ‘Back to School’ bonus on its Rewards app aimed at providing shoppers with savings on essential school items. This initiative is particularly beneficial as…

Tesco announces significant price cuts on essential products, benefiting families and individuals.A focus on baby aisle reductions with items like Pampers nappies available at lower prices.Price cuts extend to own-brand groceries and toiletries, with savings up to 19%.Initiative follows a previous reduction in household essentials earlier this year.Tesco pledges to continue collaborating with suppliers to further ease customer expenses.In an effort to provide financial relief to customers, Tesco has announced a new series of price reductions affecting over 50 products. This strategic move aims to pass savings directly onto consumers, aligning with Tesco’s ongoing commitment to affordability during challenging economic…

Gopuff has launched a new advertising platform in the UK, targeting customer shopping trends.The platform focuses on enabling local availability of advertised products through micro-fulfillment centres.Integration with CitrusAd allows brands to efficiently manage advertisements and achieve significant ROI.Gopuff’s partnership with Rokt expands to enable non-endemic advertising at checkout with promising engagement results.The retail media ad spend is expected to grow significantly to approximately $60bn by 2024.Gopuff has inaugurated a new advertising platform in the United Kingdom, aiming to provide brands with the ability to target specific customer shopping trends. This initiative facilitates brands in ensuring their advertised products are readily…

Amidst a competitive UK grocery market, discounters like Poundland and B&M are making significant pushes into the sectorThe cost-of-living crisis has boosted their appeal, attracting more budget-conscious consumersDiscounters are expanding their product ranges to include fresh, chilled, and frozen groceriesSupermarkets, such as Asda, are responding with defensive measures like price matchingIndustry experts predict continued growth for discounters, potentially impacting both big supermarkets and smaller retailersIn the highly competitive UK grocery sector, discounters such as Poundland and B&M are making notable inroads. This expansion into groceries is seen as a strategic move to increase consumer footfall and enhance their price competitiveness…

Aldi is launching a trial to test vacuum and flow-wrap packaging for beef mince, aiming to cut plastic use by up to 73%.The trial will help determine customer preferences and support Aldi’s efforts to reduce plastic waste.Innovatively, the new packaging eliminates paper linings and requires no carbon dioxide during production.The initiative is expected to extend beef mince shelf life, maintaining freshness for longer.The vacuum packaging trial is underway in several UK regions, with flow-wrap to follow.Aldi has embarked on an initiative to test alternative packaging methods for beef mince, targeting a potential reduction in plastic packaging by up to 73%.…

Sharon White, chairman of John Lewis, calls for stronger laws to combat rising shoplifting incidents.John Lewis sister company Waitrose reports increase in theft often linked to organised groups.White highlights existing disparities in legislation between Scotland and other regions, urging uniform laws.British Retail Consortium data shows a significant rise in assaults on Waitrose employees since 2020.John Lewis initiates a gesture to support police presence in stores by offering free coffee.Sharon White, the chairman of John Lewis, has made a public appeal for the implementation of stricter legislation to address the growing incidence of shoplifting. Speaking on a popular breakfast television programme,…

Arla Foods adjusts its revenue forecasts as consumers shift towards own-brand dairy amid economic strain.The company now predicts revenues between €13.2bn to €13.7bn, down from a possible €14.2bn.Rising production and declining consumer sales contribute to a dip in milk prices.UK market sees turnover growth despite a drop in branded product sales.Labour shortages and Brexit impacts pose challenges to future production.Arla Foods has revised its revenue expectations for the year, projecting a range of €13.2bn to €13.7bn, compared to a prior target of up to €14.2bn. This adjustment comes as consumers increasingly favour supermarket own-brand milk products amidst the ongoing cost-of-living…

Müller Milk & Ingredients is pioneering sustainable technologies to reduce its HGV fleet’s carbon footprint.The company is trialling solar panels and kinetic energy systems to power refrigerated HGV trailers.In collaboration with Sunswap, Müller is testing a system that collects clean energy from solar panels to power trailers.Partnering with Carrier Transicold, Müller explores a kinetic energy solution converting axle and brake energy into electricity.These advancements aim to maintain high service standards while significantly reducing carbon emissions.Müller Milk & Ingredients is at the forefront of sustainable transportation initiatives within the food industry. By testing innovative technologies such as solar and kinetic energy…