ESM’s Retail Wrap – Arctic Blue Beverages, ICA Sweden, Korzinka, SPAR Austria
Nordic beverage company Arctic Blue Beverages appoints Marko Sulin as its new chief financial officer, among other news.
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PepsiCo To Increase Prices Of Some Chip And Soda Brands
PepsiCo is set to raise prices for some chips, a spokesperson said, as the Lay's maker works to revive sales in the United States.
Starbucks To Close 250 More Coffee Houses
Starbucks will close 250 underperforming coffeehouses in North America, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Coop Italia Launches Limited-Edition Caffeine- And Dye-Free ‘Nuda Cola’
Italian consumer cooperative Coop Italia has rolled out a clear, limited-edition sugar- and caffeine-free carbonated soft drink.
Lidl Portugal Achieves Sustainable Targets For Own-Brand Tea With WWF
Lidl Portugal has achieved its sustainability targets for its own black, green and rooibos teas, in partnership with the WWF.
PureOaty unveils refreshed brand identity
Oat drink brand PureOaty has unveiled a refreshed brand identity as it works towards solidifying its presence in the British oat food market. The rebrand launched in mid-September…
Diageo Appoints WPP Finance Boss Joanne Wilson As CFO
Diageo has named a new finance chief, replacing Nik Jhangiani after just two years, during which he became a key figure in the Guinness maker's turnar...
Gimber turns to profit thanks to cans and sharper focus
After a few difficult years, Gimber has returned to profitability. The Belgian ginger drink brand cut costs and expanded into export markets, while cans and new flavors are…
Anora Set To Become Exclusive Swedish Distributor For VSPT Wine Group
Anora Group has announced that it is set to become the exclusive importer and distributor for VSPT Wine Group’s full portfolio in Sweden.
World Cup Viewers Were Constantly Exposed To 'Unhealthy' Food And Drink Branding, Study Finds
Viewers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup were presented with over 93,000 visible appearances of brands promoting 'unhealthy' food and drink brands.
Brazil Coffee's Early Flowering Could Herald An Early Crop
Coffee plants in Brazil, the world's largest producer and exporter, are flowering early, leading analysts to predict the 2027 crop could ripen early a...
Diageo Distillery Workers To Strike In Scotland
Over 100 members of trade union Unite are set to strike at Diageo’s distillery in Scotland, in response to its plan to cut jobs.