Retail industry

My Parents’ Betta Electrical Shop, Springvale: The shop was our life and that was enough | Alice Poong

It’s the final day for parents to pack up inventory, take down hand-written “SALE: Request a special” posters and close their Springvale store of nearly 35 years. I wasn’t allowed to open the door because I was still packing, but my mother insisted. We have boxing toasters, air fryers, blenders, speakers, sandwich presses, as well […]

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‘Double the meat’: Is Britain’s love affair with vegetarianism over? | Food and Beverage Industry

/ February 21, 2026

meVegetarianism and veganism are booming in 2021, and our menus reflect this. Restaurants and fast food chains have rapidly expanded their meatless offerings as they race to meet growing customer demand. McDonald’s has launched its first plant-based burger, joining a wave of operators embracing non-meat options. By 2026, the landscape will change noticeably. Last month,