Today, we take a closer look at Morrison’s plans to increase their standard staff pay to 310 per hour, what the Christmas period looked like for Lidl and how China has seen a solid growth in its FMCG Industry in recent times.

FMCG News: Sainsburys reveals top 2020 food trends, Kerry Foods launch new plant-based crisps and Deliveroo loses a third.

FMCG News: Bestway acquire Costcutter, Sainsbury’s go live in Saudi Arabia and Mars Food are prioritising recyclable packaging.

FMCG News: Tier 4 & cancelled Xmas for the south, big concerns over port disruptions, and consumer confidence is on the up despite lockdown.

The idea of a no-deal Brexit has sent a lot of the UK’s food industries into, ‘plan for the worst’ mode. None more than the meat industry.

FMCG News: The impact a no-deal Brexit could have on Tesco’s stocks, low alcohol alternative sales are looking good and some supermarkets are being humbug this Xmas.

Wine sales were growing before Covid-19. But the pandemic has been transforming consumer habits, shaping new digital business models.

In this week’s roundup, Unilever implement a 4-day week, Café Nero reject a takeover bid from Issa Brother and ASDA help feed children during these troubled times.

Today, we look at how certain brands are looking to raise money for the hospitality industry, how beauty brand consumers won’t try anything new and how Co-op are looking to use delivery robots to help their logistics fleet.

Enjoy!

Sainsbury’s has launched a new ‘Fresh Food Market’ format at a revamped store in Hempstead Valley, Kent, as part of its wider drive to refocus on its core grocery offer.