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Virus Outbreak In German Abattoir Puts Cooling Systems Under Spotlight

A COVID-19 outbreak in Germany is forcing meatpacking plants to review infection risks posed by their cooling systems, placing the industry at the sharp en...

Südzucker CEO Reaffirms Improved Earnings Outlook Despite Virus

The CEO of Südzucker, Europe's largest sugar refiner, reaffirmed expectations on Thursday of better full-year profits as its sugar sector is likely to...

Part of German Abattoir Hit By Coronavirus Can Resume Slaughtering

Part of a huge German abattoir and meatpacking complex at the centre of a coronavirus outbreak can reopen, German authorities said on Wednesday. The T&o...

Fever-Tree Eyes European Growth With Germany Acquisition

Premium mixers firm Fever-Tree has announced the acquisition of Global Drinks Partnership (GDP), its sales agent in Germany, which it said represents a 'no...

German Competition Regulator To Examine Acquisition Of Real By Kaufland

German competition regulator Bundeskartellamt has initiated the main test procedure for examining the acquisition of up to 101 Real locations from SCP Reta...

German Abattoir In Coronavirus Outbreak Stops Sub-Contracting Workers

A German abattoir and meat packing group at the centre of a coronavirus outbreak said that it would hire 1,000 workers and stop using sub-contractors for a...

German Pig Prices Fall After Abattoir Closes Due To Coronavirus

German pig prices have fallen sharply as a huge German abattoir remains closed after a coronavirus outbreak, forcing farmers to sell animals ready to be sl...

Kärcher Offers Effective Cleaning Solutions For Hygiene And Safety

Cleaning plays a big role in reducing the risk of infections from pathogenic viruses, bacteria or fungi. Steam cleaners and vacuum cleaners, such as tho...