European FMCG news

Carrefour Belgium Implements Heatwave Plan To Manage Demand Spikes

Carrefour Belgium adjusts deliveries, expands beverage storage and strengthens cold-chain checks under its new heatwave response plan.

After Decades, Diageo's Partnership With Moët Hennessy Has Lost Some Fizz

Diageo’s Moët Hennessy alliance faces scrutiny as weaker returns and complex ties add pressure on new CEO Dave Lewis.

[In the picture] Colruyt and IKEA throwing raves as a marketing stunt

Last weekend, two completely legal rave parties took place at IKEA and Colruyt stores in Belgium. For both retailers, this was an opportunity to appeal to a younger audience.

Tyson Trims Annual Profit Forecast As Tight Cattle Supplies Squeeze Beef Business

Sainsbury’s Offers Nectar Points On Uber Eats Grocery Orders

UK retailer Sainsbury’s has announced that it is now offering Nectar points to customers ordering grocery deliveries via Uber Eats.

Italian company enters UK market by acquiring Jascots Wine Merchants

Italian food company Compagnia del Gusto Holding has acquired Jascots Wine Merchants from Freixenet Copestick, it was announced this morning. The post Italian company enters UK…

Orkla Snacks Acquires The European Candy Group

Orkla Snacks is to acquire European Candy Group for €207m, boosting production capacity for its fast-growing BUBS brand.

Waitrose extends 24/7 home delivery

Waitrose has permanently extended its quick-commerce delivery hours to 35 stores across the UK, as it seeks to improve convenience for customers. This comes after the supermarket…

Data: Meat inflation continued to decline in July

Supermarket prices fell across multiple meat categories, with the exception of chicken in July according to the latest report from the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers…

Atlantic Grupa Posts Double-Digit Revenue And Profit Growth In H1

Regional producer and distributor Atlantic Grupa generated €618.8 million in sales in the first half of its 2026 financial year.

The Big Interview: Euan Mackay

Fells MD Euan Mackay tells Sarah Neish what it takes to succeed in the UK market – and why winning over the on-trade requires some razzle-dazzle. The post The Big Interview: Euan…

Wildfires Darken The Clouds Over France's Bordeaux Wine Industry

Wildfires, drought and heatwaves intensify pressure on Bordeaux vineyards as the region saw one of its earliest harvests.