B&G Foods calls off Green Giant sale in Canada after antitrust concerns
A regulator previously said the sale to Nortera Foods could result in higher prices, fewer choices and reduced competition.
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Retailer launches compliance platform for convenience stores
Sag Hussain launched RetailShield to help retailers manage compliance, staff training and records across stores
Danish Government Exempts Several Crops From 2027 Nitrogen Regulation
The parties behind Denmark’s green tripartite coalition have agreed to exempt several items from the new 2027 nitrogen regulation.
Luxury pastry shop Wittamer receives 3.8 million euros in fresh capital for restructuring and expansion
The owners of the Brussels-based pastry shop Wittamer are injecting 3.8 million euros into the company. With this fresh capital, the purveyor to the royal court aims to restore…
Ghana's Cocoa Regulator Secures $288m For Farmer Purchases
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has secured 3.39 billion cedis ($288.02 million) through the issue of short-term debt on the domestic market.
Wholesale, tariff refunds deliver for Levi’s in rough Q3
The denim maker’s direct-to-consumer sales were unexpectedly weak, and profits and margins were propped up by the trade reimbursements.
Swiss Retailers Back Strict Rules For Foreign E-Commerce Platforms
The Swiss Retail Federation has backed proposed federal overhauls to curb regulatory imbalances for foreign online marketplaces.
Premier Group’s RFG acquisition faces regulatory hurdle over plant closure
South Africa’s competition regulator is seeking to revoke Premier Group's acquisition of RFG Holdings amid plans to close a factory. The post Premier Group’s RFG acquisition faces…
B&G Foods pulls Nortera deal amid regulator backlash
B&G Foods has pulled the sale of its Green Giant and Le Sieur vegetable businesses in Canada to Nortera Foods due to regulatory opposition. The post B&G Foods pulls Nortera deal…
Swiss Retailers Call For Regulatory Relief Due To Prolonged Heatwave
Switzerland’s retail sector is feeling the strain of a prolonged, scorching summer, which has severely disrupted consumer demand.
PepsiCo, Monster, Reliance Win Reprieve On 'Energy Drink' Label Ban In India
PepsiCo, Monster and Reliance can keep using the ‘energy drink’ label in India after a court paused the regulator’s ban.
Vandemoortele can (finally) complete the acquisition of Délifrance
Now that the British competition authority has also given its approval, Vandemoortele can finalize the acquisition of Délifrance. The combined baking operations account for…