New tobacco and vape rules ‘should not burden retailers’
New guidance confirms that under-18 sales of all consumer nicotine products will be banned
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Beyond Meat launches reverse stock split
Beyond Meat is launching a 1-for-30 reverse stock split as the plant-based meat company looks to regain its Nasdaq listing compliance. The post Beyond Meat launches reverse stock…
AO launches mobile network in move beyond electricals
AO is moving beyond selling mobile phones and into the network business with the launch of its own SIM service, AO Mobile. The company is entering the market with a single tariff…
Bicycle manufacturer Batavus bankrupt after years of COVID struggles
The Dutch bicycle manufacturer Accell Group, owner of brands such as Batavus, Sparta, Koga, Haibike, and Raleigh, has been declared bankrupt. On Tuesday, the Amsterdam court…
Stoli redesigns spicy vodka following Tabasco lawsuit
The spirits brand settled with the hot sauce maker after a judge agreed its Halapeño Pepper Vodka could confuse consumers.
Nestlé, Danone under scrutiny in Austria over infant-formula recall
Nestlé and Danone are facing investigations by Austrian prosecutors over the infant-formula recall tied to cereulide contamination. The post Nestlé, Danone under scrutiny in…
Dabur gets stay order on FSSAI directive from India court
Dabur India has secured a freeze order against the food regulator’s directive barring the sale of its food products carrying "100%" claims. The post Dabur gets stay order on FSSAI…
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
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…