Retail Shifts & Wellness Trends

Retail alliances in Europe are rapidly evolving as retailers join forces to cut costs and boost bargaining power amid inflation. EMD, AMS, Agecore, and others have seen major membership shifts. Judith Kolenburg reports on this complex landscape. Meanwhile, Hans Kraak highlights the booming supplements market, warning against misleading health claims and promoting smart fortification strategies that offer real health benefits and brand value. Click here to download video.

PLMA's Annual Private Label Summit • 28-29 October 2025 • Copenhagen

PLMA’s Annual Private Label Summit is a distinctive event that brings together manufacturers, retailers, trade press, and industry consultants for a two-day programme of presentations, panel discussions, networking, and a store tour diving into the host city's retail landscape. For more information, please click here or contact us at conferences@plma.nl.

The Evolution of Front-of-Pack Labels

Front-of-pack nutrition labeling, like Nutri-Score, is gaining traction across Europe as a tool to guide healthier consumer choices. Katia Merten-Lentz, Food lawyer and Founder of Food Law Science & Partners, explains that while these systems offer clear benefits, their implementation faces regulatory hurdles and national opposition. Lentz advises private label retailers and manufacturers to monitor developments carefully before adopting the system, as it requires long-term commitment and can involve significant costs but sees value for companies aiming to improve brand health perception. CLICK HERE FOR FULL INTERVIEW. Click here to download video.

PLMA's World of Private Label International Trade Show Draws 32.000+ Attendees

Over 32.000 trade professionals – including retailers, exhibitors and other visitors from 125 countries – attended PLMA’s 2025 World of Private Label in Amsterdam, 20-21 May. With 3.150+ exhibitors from 75 countries, the show spotlighted innovations in nutrition, sustainability, and premium products. Follow PLMALive.eu for on-the-ground coverage from Judith Kolenburg, Edgar Elzerman, and Pascal Kuipers reporting from the Idea Supermarket and across the show floor. Click here to download video.