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Metro Acquires UK-Based Food Service Delivery Firm Caterite

Wholesale giant Metro has acquired UK-based food service delivery (FSD) specialist Caterite Food and Wineservice for an undisclosed amount.

Food Prices In The Netherlands To Remain High, Rabobank Says

Food prices in the Netherlands are projected to remain at their current high level of around 5%, according to Rabobank.

Vita Coco Delivers A 'Strong' Second Quarter Boosted By Coconut Water Sales

The Vita Coco Company has reported year-on-year net sales growth of 3%, to $144 million, in the second quarter of its financial year.

Irish Shoppers Spent €12m On Snacks, Drinks In The Latest Four Weeks: Kantar

Irish shoppers spent a combined €12 million on savoury snacks, chocolate, wine, and cider in July, according to the latest data from Kantar.

New Campaign Calls For Ban On 'Big Soda' Sponsoring Sporting Events

Health experts across the globe are calling for an end to the sponsorship of sporting events by Big Soda amid rising concerns about the negative impact of...

Store Brands Set New Market Share Records In US In First Half

Private label sales reported new records in unit and dollar share in the United States in the first half of 2024, compared to the same period last year.

Supreme Acquires Clearly Drinks Parent Acorn Topco Limited

Supreme PLC has acquired Acorn Topco Limited, the owner of soft drinks maker Clearly Drinks Limited, for £15 million.

'Stable' Outlook For Consumer Goods Industry Over Next 12-18 Months: Moody's

Moody's is anticipating a 'stable' outlook for the consumer goods sector over the next 12-18 months, with average operating profit growth of 3% to 5% expec...