Adidas’ World Cup victory comes at a price
The World Cup delivered Adidas more than substantial growth in the second quarter. However, there has also been criticism: the (too?) high marketing investments are weighing on…
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Budweiser-Maker AB InBev's World Cup Sales Beat Not Enough To Lift Shares
AB InBev beat Q2 revenue, profit and volume forecasts, but China weakness offset a World Cup sales boost and weighed on shares.
Europe's Heatwave Is Stress-Testing Supermarket 'Natural' Refrigeration...And It’s Failing
As supermarkets battle cooling failures and product losses, refrigerant selection is emerging as a critical factor in operational resilience.
Europe's Heatwave Is Stress-Testing Supermarket 'Natural' Refrigeration
As supermarkets battle cooling failures and product losses, refrigerant selection is emerging as a critical factor in operational resilience.
Europe’s Heatwave Is Testing Supermarket Refrigeration Resilience
As supermarkets battle cooling failures and product losses, refrigerant selection is emerging as a critical factor in operational resilience.
ExpoSele 2026: Eboli Emerges As Southern Italy's International Hub For Agri-Food Excellence
From 24 - 26 September 2026, the city of Eboli will host the second edition of ExpoSele, the trade fair dedicated to the agri-food sector.
Unilever Agrees Two-Year Worker Protection After $65bn McCormick Merger, Memo Shows
Unilever to protect employment terms of workers in its European and British food business for two years after merger with McCormick.
Sonae Posts Double-Digit Growth In Underlying EBITDA And Net Profit In H1 2026
Portugal's Sonae has reported strong growth in the first half of its 2026 financial year, driven by store expansion and increased sales.
MediaMarkt parent company, Ceconomy, thrives on e-commerce and air conditioning
Ceconomy boosted its profits by more than a fifth over the past nine months. In addition to strong demand for air conditioners, its online stores, retail media, and marketplace…
Sensodyne Maker Haleon Reaffirms Targets On US And Emerging Markets Growth
Haleon beats sales expectations in North America as emerging-market demand strengthens, backing its reaffirmed financial outlook.
Waitrose to roll out ‘Mediterranean-style’ fridges as UK heatwaves intensify
Waitrose is preparing to introduce refrigeration systems designed to operate in temperatures of up to 48C as extreme summer heat puts growing pressure on vital supermarket…