Germany Remains Top EU Ice-Cream Producer In 2025 - Eurostat
Ice cream production in the EU rose by 1.9% year on year in 2025 to 3.44 billion litres, according to recent figures from Eurostat.
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UK Plastic Recycling Costs Double In 2026, Retailers Call For Reform, BRC Says
The average price per tonne for plastic under the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system has doubled in the past year, according the BRC.
Chinese gadget chain Miniso continues to take the world by storm
Miniso increased its revenue by 22.4% in the first half of the year, driven by strong growth in China and overseas markets. The popular Chinese gadget and toy chain now has 8,674…
Pieter Pot brings back its app and loose produce
Following its merger with Andy, Pieter Pot is once again standing more firmly on its own two feet: the packaging-free online supermarket is launching a completely revamped app on…
Ivory Coast To Maintain Reduced Cocoa Farmgate Price For 2026/27, Sources Say
Ivory Coast is expected to keep the fixed price paid to cocoa farmers at 1,200 CFA francs ($2.14) per kilogram for the 2026/27 main crop.
German Consumers Increasingly Willing To Pay For Sustainable Packaging, Study Finds
German consumers are increasingly willing to pay a premium for products with sustainable packaging, notes consultancy Simon-Kucher.
Constellation Brands Names Chief Supply Chain Officer For Beer Division
Constellation Brands has appointed Alex Alvarez as the new senior vice president and chief supply chain officer of its beer division.
Valeo Foods Reportedly Finds Buyer For Irish Division
Jacob's Biscuits maker Valeo Foods has reportedly agreed to sell its Ireland business unit to a consortium led by investor Hilliard Lombard.
Customer Growth And NMD Acquisition Drive NorgesGruppen’s H1 Results
Norwegian retailer NorgesGruppen has reported a 14.9% surge in operating revenue for the first half of its 2026 financial year.
Netherlands’ Food Delivery Usage Drives Up Inflation – DNB
Takeaway and food delivery have moved from a convenience to a structural component of spending and inflation in the Netherlands.
India Proposes Front-Of-Pack Warning Labels For Packaged Foods After Public Outcry
India's food regulator has proposed front-of-pack warning labels on packaged food and drinks, reversing its position.
Sweetener systems evolve to meet consumer preferences
With rising interest in natural ingredients and clean label, experts highlight that the sweeteners market is being shaped by more than a broad desire to consume less sugar.