CMA proposes supermarket land rules for Aldi and Lidl
The competition watchdog wants the discount grocers subject to the same land agreement restrictions as major rivals
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Packaging Association Calls For PPWR Rules To Be Followed
Manufacturers have seen a sharp increase in requests that go beyond the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), says French...
Aldi and Lidl face clampdown on blocking rival supermarket openings
Aldi and Lidl could be prevented from using property deals to block rival supermarkets from opening nearby under plans unveiled by the competition watchdog. The Competition and…
Discounters Should Face Same Land Rules As Grocers, UK Regulator Says
Britain's competition regulator proposed extending supermarket land agreement rules to German-owned discounters Aldi and Lidl.
Exploring eight EU wine regions set to win over drinkers
The EU is at the heart of the international wine trade, with its position built on quality assurance and regulation. A recent masterclass explored how that is driving innovation…
Edeka-tegut Merger - German Regulator Flags Competition Concerns
Preliminary assessment from Germany's competition regulator has identified competition concerns regarding the merger of Edeka and tegut.
Chain reaction: how new recycling laws are influencing closure choice
As regulatory demands evolve, which closure options are on-trend – and which risk being fashion victims? Gabriel Stone reports. The post Chain reaction: how new recycling laws are…
More ultraprocessed foods could carry GMO labels after court ruling
The USDA will need to rewrite labeling standards for bioengineered foods by 2028 after a judge ruled against exemptions for highly refined ingredients.
Judge casts doubt on turnaround plan for TG Jones
Restructuring involving 150 store closures carries 'very considerable' execution risk, court hears
Jack Daniel’s loses latest round in 12-year ‘Bad Spaniels’ trademark battle
Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman has suffered another setback in its long-running legal dispute over the "Bad Spaniels" dog toy, after a US appeals court ruled the parody product…
India bans Diageo brands over added flavourings
India's food regulator has prohibited the sale of several brands, including United Spirits' Royal Challenge Whisky and McDowell’s No.1 Rum The post India bans Diageo brands over…
UK should ban Brazilian beef and chicken imports, warns NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the UK government to place a precautionary ban on imports of Brazilian beef and chicken, if the country cannot show that it…