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Siplec E.Leclerc Teams Up With French Firms To Drive Low-Carbon Ethanol Production
Siplec E.Leclerc partners with Vivescia and Roquette to develop a fully integrated, low-carbon ethanol value chain in France.
UK Shopping Trips Fall In June As Heatwave Takes Toll, BRC Says
The number of people visiting British shops fell 3.4% in June from a year earlier as a heatwave kept many indoors, industry data showed.
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Private Label
Private-Label Trade Fair PRIVEL 2026 To Take Place In Madrid This November
PRIVEL 2026 trade fair (4–5 Nov) in Madrid positions itself at the forefront of the rapidly transforming private label landscape.
SPAR Hungary Boosts Private-Label Meat And Ready Meals
In response to consumer needs, SPAR Hungary has expanded its convenience range with quick-to-prepare, ready-to-eat products.
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Climate Change Isn’t A Burden: Paul Polman’s Message To Businesses
Paul Polman has a message for businesses concerned about climate change – take ownership, and view it as an opportunity rather than a burden.
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Bel Group’s Cécile Beliot-Zind On The Role Of Retailers In Shaping A Healthier Planet
Cécile Beliot-Zind, chief executive of Bel Group, tells Rose Costello that retailers are key to achieving a healthier planet.
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A-Brands
PepsiCo Warns Of Higher Commodity Costs Amid Faltering North American Food Sales
PepsiCo warned of higher commodity costs in the second half, at a time when the company is increasing investments and lowering prices.
From Shampoo To Cookies, Consumer Products Get An AI Makeover
Consumer goods firms are using AI to speed product innovation, test ingredients, create recipes and tackle supply chain risks.
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Fresh Produce
Orsero Enters US Market With Strategic Stake In Trucco Group
Italian fruit producer and distributor Orsero has expanded into the United States by acquiring an initial 45% stake in Trucco Holdings.
Sodiaal Reports Revenue Of €6.2bn In FY 2025
French dairy cooperative Sodiaal has reported consolidated revenue of €6.2 billion in its financial year 2025, according to its latest report.
Drinks
Drought Shrivels French Wine Harvest Prospects
France's scorching summer is stunting grape growth in wine regions including Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgundy, threatening a smaller crop and bringing...
Wine Market Remains Robust Despite Declining Consumption - Euromonitor
The global sparkling wine market remains robust despite a drop in consumption and is projected to reach €48.0 billion in 2025.
Supply Chain
Biedronka Opens New Distribution Hub
Polish grocery retailer Biedronka has opened its 18th distribution centre in Sokołów Małopolski, some 30 km from Rzeszów.
Barry Callebaut Volumes Rise For First Time In Two Years, Outlook Improves
Barry Callebaut saw third-quarter sales volumes rise for the first time in two years and forecast a smaller full-year decline than expected.
Technology
Pick n Pay Rolls Out AI-Powered Conversational Grocery Assistant
South African retail chain Pick n Pay has rolled out a fully integrated AI-driven shopping companion named Penny.
One In Three Western Consumers Buy Products Discovered On Social Platforms - NIQ
Nearly one in three consumers in the West purchase products first discovered on social platforms, new research from NIQ revealed.
Packaging
Consumer Goods Associations Call For Consistent EU Packaging Labelling
FoodDrinkEurope and 15 other consumer associations are calling for a consistent and practical approach to EU packaging labels.
UK Consumers Seek Plastic-Free Packaging During World Cup Events, Study Finds
Three quarters (74%) of British consumers want plastic-free food packaging at major sporting events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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