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Kaufland Bulgaria Bets On Self-Checkout Technology

Kaufland Bulgaria is investing over BGN 1 million (€511,000) in installing new self-checkouts across its store estate.

Europe's Wheat Harvest Prospects Mixed After Wet, Warm Weather

The wheat harvest outlook in Europe is varying widely as persistent rain in France and Britain increases chances of large production losses, while countrie...

Maxima Grupė Reports Double-Digit Revenue Growth In FY 2023

Maxima Grupė has reported a 13% increase in consolidated revenue to €5.8 billion in full-year 2023.

Carrefour Returns To Bulgaria After A Decade

French supermarket chain Carrefour is back in Bulgaria after a nearly ten-year hiatus, according to local media reports.

French Foie Gras Back On Menus After Bird Flu Spares Ducks

A jump in foie gras output this winter as France was virtually spared from bird flu that had ravaged flocks in previous years will allow chefs to have enou...

Lidl, Billa To Open New Stores In Bulgaria

Lidl Bulgaria is set to expand its retail network with the opening of eight to 10 new stores in 2024, with each outlet seeing an average investment of BGN...

EU's Eastern Members Demand Import Duties On Ukraine Grains

The European Union's eastern states are demanding the EU impose import duties on Ukraine grains, citing unfair competition, Hungary's agricultural ministry...

Kaufland Introduces K-Scan System In Bulgaria

Kaufland Bulgaria is introducing a new pilot project called K-Scan, which enables customers to scan their groceries while making their way around a store.