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Bonduelle Says First-Half Revenue 'In Line With Targets'

Prepared-vegetable firm Bonduelle has said that its first half revenue was 'in line with targets' despite a limited decline in volume due to sluggish globa...

Kaufland Rolls Out Reusable Bread Bags In Germany

German retailer Kaufland has introduced reusable bags for bread and rolls in the bakery section of all stores across the country.

Germany To Vote In Favour Of EU Plans To Cut Truck Emissions, Govt Sources Say

Germany plans to vote in favour of EU plans to cut truck emissions, government sources said, after Berlin's stance was unclear earlier this week follo...

Aldi Nord To Close Two Regional Companies As Part Of 'Logistics Optimisation'

Aldi Nord plans to close two regional companies as part of an initiative to optimise its logistics structure in East Westphalia and southern Lower Saxony a...

Packaging Firm Smurfit Kappa Says Worst Is Over As Volume Growth Returns

The chief executive of packaging giant Smurfit Kappa said that the worst of a year-long dip in demand for the sector appeared over after volumes increased...

Germany Sees 4.5% Decline In Beer Sales In 2023

Beer sales in Germany declined 4.5%, or by 394.2 million litres, in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Absolut Vodka And Sprite Ready-To-Drink Cocktail Launches In The UK

Absolut Vodka and Sprite ready-to-drink cocktail has arrived in Europe, with the UK leading the roll out.

French Farmers' Union Call For End Of Blockades As Protests Spread In Europe

Two of France's main farming unions urged protesters who have staged hundreds of tractor blockades across the country to go back home, after the gover...