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Nichols Acquires Functional Soft Drinks Brand Vithit For €75m
Soft drinks maker Nichols has announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Vithit Limited and its subsidiaries for €75 million.
Charles Tyrwhitt celebrates 40th anniversary
British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt celebrates its 40th anniversary with a new campaign fronted by the brand’s founder Nick Wheeler. The marketing drive features exclusive…
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...
Lotus Bakeries Posts 14% Half-Year Revenue Growth Driven By Biscoff
Lotus Bakeries reported consolidated revenue of €749.1 million in the first half of its 2026 financial year, marking a 14% increase.
Benecol Maker Raisio Names Elli Siltala As CEO
The board of directors of Benecol maker Raisio has appointed Elli Siltala as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 September 2026.
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…
Auchan Polska Generates Revenue Exceeding €2.5bn For FY 2025
Auchan Polska generated sales revenues exceeding €2.5 billion for 2025, finishing with an operating result of €52 million.
Grupo Consorcio Tops €126m Turnover In Milestone 75th Year
Spanish canned-seafood producer Grupo Consorcio generated over €126 million in gross turnover in 2025, its 75th anniversary.
Kaufland Partners With Naturland To Expand Certified Organic Offer
German supermarket chain Kaufland has partnered with international organic association Naturland to expand its organic portfolio.
Calls for c-stores to suspend disposable barbecue sales
MPs, fire chiefs and supermarkets push for tighter restrictions.