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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...

Belgian Retail Sales Increase 11.7% In March

The volume of retail sales in Belgium, excluding fuels, increased by 11.7% in March 2024 compared to the previous month.

China's Crowded Wine Market Offers No Lifeline For Struggling Global Industry

Australia's wine industry has cheered news that China will drop anti-dumping tariffs, re-opening its market to imports, but the tougher economic...

Refresco Acquires California's VBC Bottling Company

Refresco, the independent beverage solutions provider for brands and retailers in Europe, Australia and North America, has completed the acquisition of VBC...