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French Dairy Group Lactalis Says 2023 Profitability Hit By Inflation

Lactalis said its sales had risen by 4.3% to €29.5 billion ($31.51 billion) in 2023, but its net profit margin remained low as inflation pressured con...

Arla Reports Flat Full-Year Revenue Amid ‘Tough Market Conditions’

Danish dairy firm Arla ended its 2023 financial year with revenue of €13.7 billion – almost on a par with the previous financial year (€13....

La Doria: A Transformative Force In The Food Industry

La Doria S.p.A, a transformative force in the food industry, originated as a family business dedicated to the art of tomato processing and is now controlle...

S Group Participates In Pilot Water Project In Spain

Finnish retailer S group is participating in a joint pilot project for sustainable water use in the region of Huelva and Doñana in southern Spain.

DPD Launches Fresh Products Delivery Service In Portugal

Express transport company DPD Portugal has launched a new home delivery service for fresh food and drinks across mainland Portugal.

Dole To Launch Organic Division And New Consumer Brand

Dole Plc has announced plans to launch an organic division and a new consumer brand as it seeks to focus on the category.

Arla Cuts Sales Forecast As Consumers Opt For Cheaper Butter, Cheese

Arla lowered its full-year sales forecast, saying inflation and the rising cost of living in Europe were prompting consumers to buy fewer or cheaper dairy...

EU Fruit And Vegetable Consumption Saw Growth Of 2.19% In 2021: Freshfel Europe

The average fruit and vegetable consumption in the EU grew to 364,58 g/day/capita in 2021, registering a 2.19% increase from 2020 and 1.27% above the avera...