Falling food prices, RTD hypergrowth, and lunch! in London

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?? Falling food prices are good news for inflation

Inflation?fell in the year to August, from 6.8% in July to 6.7%. Admittedly not a drastic drop, but still a much-needed sign of the turning tide.

Here’s what you need to know:

• UK inflation: the facts and figures.
• Why is inflation falling?
• What does the future of inflation look like?
• Protecting your brand from economic uncertainty.

Here’s what you need to know: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tsv4

? RTD coffee sales have grown by how much?!

More and more, British coffee fans are switching out freshly-made mugfuls in favour of more convenient ready-to-drink options. But why is all of this important? Well, because it’s a key area of growth within FMCG, which means exciting opportunities for the sector.

• A nation of coffee lovers.
• The value of RTD coffee in 2023.
• Why are RTD coffee sales on the rise?
• The future for RTD coffee.

Take a closer look: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1twLh

?? News bites

• Tesco has made its next move in the battle for the Big Four

Tesco has locked the prices of more than 1,000 products until next year, in the latest attempt to keep pace with discounter Aldi.

Meanwhile, Aldi has revealed priority locations for building new stores.

• Big Drinks brands have something to say about the deposit return scheme rollback

Soft drinks giants have written to prime minister Rishi Sunak urging him to spare the UK’s deposit return scheme from the axe, amid fears it may be next up in his environmental cost-cutting drive.

• The world's first 3D printed salmon is launching in supermarkets

The fungi-based fillet, which is ‘inspired by salmon’, is first launching in Austrian supermarkets and will hit US stores in 2024.

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Did you see Erin Lewis and Kayleigh Norcross from Team Drinks at lunch!?

They had a great couple of days networking with new and existing connections and really getting immersed in the world of food and drinks-to-go ??

lunch! - The definitive event for the café, coffee shop & food-to-go sector.

Upcoming:

• The Restaurant Show , London Olympia (2nd – 4th October)
• Trade Drinks Expo , ExCel London (10th – 11th October)
• Cake International, Birmingham NEC (3rd – 5th November)

Want to meet (or join ??) the team?

This is Team Drinks Talent Manager Kayleigh Norcross , who's just had her second promotion in 12 months ??

Here’s how The Advocate Group’s openness to new ideas made that happen…

We’re growing!

?? Welcome to Amy Wilks , Talent Associate in our fast-growing Drinks division.

Are you looking for Sales or Commercial Drinks talent? Amy would love to hear from you! Direct message her today ??

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