Spain’s Consum Reaches 50% Milestone In 2026 Expansion Strategy
Cooperative Consum has reached the 50% milestone in its 2026 expansion strategy, after the launch of its ninth store therein.
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Orkla Snacks Completes Acquisition Of Vegan Confectionery Firm
Orkla Snacks has completed its acquisition of The European Candy Group (CCI), a major manufacturer of vegan sugar confectionery.
Waitrose invests £20m to lower prices on everyday items
Supermarket cuts prices on 370 products while maintaining animal welfare standards
Diageo workers to strike at key distillery amid job cuts
Workers at Diageo’s largest distillery are set to strike for almost three weeks in a dispute over job cuts, threatening disruption to the production of some of the drinks giant’s…
Paul Smith boss brands Frasers’ Harvey Nichols deal ‘dubious’
Paul Smith executive chairman Ewan Venters has questioned the ethics of Frasers Group’s takeover of Harvey Nichols, as suppliers face recovering just a fraction of the money they…
Growth In North America And Italy Boosts Vandemoortele’s H1 Results
European food group Vandemoortele reported revenue of €1.01 billion for the first half of 2026, down 3.8% compared to a year ago.
Duck & Dry targets 60 UK locations in major franchise expansion
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How Ingredion aims to capitalize on ‘reformulation boom’ with Tate & Lyle deal
The acquisition positions Ingredion as the "go-to provider for texture and healthful solutions" within the food and beverage industries, according to its CEO.
Danone Inaugurates Medical Nutrition Production Facility in Steenvoorde
Danone has inaugurated a nutrition production facility at its Steenvoorde site, representing a €70 million investment.
UK's Co-op Expands ‘Store Within A Store’ Partnerships
UK retailer The Co-operative has announced the expansion of its 'store within a store' partnerships with fashion retailers Peacocks and Bonmarch&...
Food Lion accelerates store fleet expansion
The Ahold Delhaize banner plans to debut six locations across the Carolinas and Georgia before year-end, bringing its total new store openings in 2026 to 10.
Unilever accused of “double standards” for workers post McCormick merger
The IUF has accused Unilever of “double standards” in negotiations for workers in and outside of Europe post the McCormick deal. The post Unilever accused of “double standards”…