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SPAR Austria Offers PCR Test Kits

A number of SPAR Austria stores have began dispensing PCR tests in order to help the government handle the resurgence of COVID-19.

Tyson Foods Sees Upbeat Sales In Latest Quarter

Tyson Foods reported a double-digit jump in sales and earnings in the fiscal fourth-quarter ended 2 October and forecast fiscal 2022 revenue above market e...

PLMA Cancels ‘World Of Private Label’ Trade Show

The PLMA International Council has cancelled this year’s edition of its ‘World of Private Label’ Trade Show, scheduled on 14-15 December...

Beyond Meat Signals More Pain Ahead As Demand Slows

Beyond Meat Inc forecast fourth-quarter revenue below estimates, as the once red-hot plant-based meat maker reported slowing demand in both grocery stores...

Chinese Stock Up On Food As Temperatures Fall And COVID-19 Spreads

Beijing shoppers stocked up on cabbage, rice and flour for the winter on Wednesday, after the government urged people to keep stores of basic goods in case...

Russia Lockdowns 'Unlikely To See Return To Panic Buying', Says Magnit CEO

The return of COVID-related lockdown measures in Russia is unlikely to lead to a return to panic buying, the chief executive of Magnit, Jan Dunning, has to...

Brexit And COVID Brew A Perfect Storm For Britain's Chicken Farmers

When Nigel Upson checks the plucked chicken carcasses dangling from a rotating line at his poultry plant in England, he sees cash haemorrhaging out of his...

Circle K Denmark Posts Stronger Than Expected Results In Full Year

Circle K Denmark has reported stronger than expected results in its full financial year ended 30 April 2021, with a turnover of DKK 9.3 billion (€1.25...