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Nestlé, Danone See Price Hikes Slowing After Years Of Sharp Increases

Two of the world's top consumer goods companies, Danone and Nestlé, said they will slow price increases in 2024 after two years of hikes that prompt...

Danone Confident About 2024 Sales After Stellar Full-Year

French food group Danone said it was starting this year with confidence after it delivered 2023 sales growth at the top end of its forecast, and improved i...

Danone Planning To Sell Russian Operations: Report

French dairy products group Danone is planning to sell its Russian business to a Chechnya-linked businessman, the Financial Times reported.

Carrefour Sees Sales Up In France Across All Channels

Carrefour has reported a 1.0% increase in like-for-like sales in its home market of France in the fourth quarter of its financial year, with sales increasi...

Arla Reports Flat Full-Year Revenue Amid ‘Tough Market Conditions’

Danish dairy firm Arla ended its 2023 financial year with revenue of €13.7 billion – almost on a par with the previous financial year (€13....

France's Système U Sees Revenue Up 8.4% In 2023

French retailer Système U has reported a 8.4% increase in revenue in its 2023 financial year, to €25.89 billion.

Pernod Ricard Expects Flat Full-Year Sales After Tough First Half

French spirits maker Pernod Ricard said that it now expects sales to flatline this year after a tough first six months, but is banking on improved demand i...

Forno d’Asolo-Sammontana Merger Creates €1b Frozen Food Giant

BC Partners has sold Italian frozen pastry and bakery products maker Forno d'Asolo to Investindustrial and the Bagnoli family, owners of the Sammontana gel...