Customizing Convenience: Trends in Online Grocery

The online grocery sector in Europe is undergoing rapid change, driven by evolving consumer behavior, technology, and post-pandemic retail trends. Malcolm Pinkerton, global head of Retail Insights at Kantar, highlights strong growth fueled by convenience, AI, and digital innovation. He notes that AI enhances personalization and efficiency, while also shifting power to consumers. Pinkerton emphasizes the rising importance of private labels, which offer value and flexibility, reshaping shopping habits and driving online basket growth. CLICK HERE FOR FULL INTERVIEW. 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.

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.

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.