ICA Sweden Profits Jump 38% As Volume Growth Outpaces Market
ICA Sweden reported sales of SEK 41.6 billion (€3.7 billion) for its grocery unit during the period from May to August 2026.
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German Chancellery Halts Draft Bill On Sugar Tax, Sources Say
Germany's chancellery is blocking a proposed tax on sugary drinks amid disputes over expected revenues and the measure's design.
Dutch Consumer And Producer Confidence Improve In September, CBS Says
The economic outlook in the Netherlands appeared less negative in September compared with the previous month, Statistics Netherlands said.
Novonesis Expands Dairy Cultures Capacity Amid Rising Demand
Novonesis expands its West Allis facility in Wisconsin to boost dairy innovation and production capacity amid rising consumer demand.
Albertsons expands its board of directors again
The supermarket chain made three new appointments, including former Food Lion President Meg Ham, moving its board from 11 to 14 members.
UK Grocers Among Lower-Ranked Brands For Use Of Sound
Most leading UK grocery chains ranked outside the global top 50 in a new study assessing how effectively grocery brands use sound.
Europeans spending less on alcohol, data finds
Drink sales increased by 2.9% across Europe's six biggest grocery markets last year, as shoppers continued to cut back on alcohol but paid more for a new generation of beverages…
India Considers Cutting Import Duties On Pulses To Cool Prices, Sources Say
India is considering lowering import tariffs on a range of pulses to boost supplies and curb food inflation, sources said.
The Very Group names new marketing director
The Very Group has named Beckie Crane-Stanion as its new marketing director. Prior to joining The Very Group, Crane-Stanion was consultant global brand director for jewellery…
Bike Totaal aims to have 50 bicycle shops in Flanders by the end of 2030
The first of six Bike Totaal stores in Belgium opened Thursday in Pelt. In a consolidating bicycle market, the soft franchise model of the Dutch Dynamo Retail Group aims to take…
Keurig Dr Pepper Names Kimberly Clark Executive As New CEO Of Coffee Unit
Keurig Dr Pepper has named Kimberly-Clark executive Russ Torres as chief executive officer of its coffee business.
Global Vegetable Oil Prices Seen Rising On Tighter Supply, Says Analyst Mielke
Vegetable oil prices could rise into 2027 as Black Sea sunflower oil disruptions and lower South American soyoil exports tighten supply.