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EU Parliament Backs Clampdown On Single-Use Plastic Packaging

The European Parliament approved a proposed law on Wednesday (24 April) that would ban certain single-use plastic packaging like mini shampoo bottles in ho...

New Brexit Border Checks Could Stifle Fine Food Imports From EU, Warn Sellers

EU exporters of chilled and frozen meat, fish, cheese, dairy products and some cut flowers have had to present health certificates, signed off by a vet or...

Nestlé Announces CEO Change In Zone Europe Business

Nestlé has announced that Marco Settembri, executive vice president and chief executive of the food giant's Zone Europe business is set to retire.

S Group Reports 3% Growth In Retail Sales In Q1 2024

Finland's S Group has reported a 3% increase in retail sales (excluding tax) to €3.3 billion in its first quarter ended March 2024.

Majority Of French Households Concerned About Financial Stability: E.Leclerc

Four fifths (81%) of French families are worried about the financial stability of their household, a survey by retailer E.Leclerc has found, with inflation...

Food Startup Torg Raises €2.7m In Seed Funding Round

Berlin-based food startup Torg, a platform through which retail and wholesale buyers can connect and collaborate with food and beverage suppliers, has rais...

How Food Companies Like Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz Are Targeting Low-Income Americans

Americans relying on government benefits to buy food and other essentials are slashing spending, prompting food makers like Kraft-Heinz and Conagra Brands...