India tariff cut opens door to wider Scotch whisky market
The UK–India Free Trade Agreement has reduced India’s tariff on Scotch whisky from 150% to 75%, giving producers greater access to the world’s largest whisky market. The duty is…
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French Antitrust Greenlights Euralis-Maïsadour Merger
France's competition watchdog has approved the proposed merger of agricultural cooperative groups Euralis and Maïsadour.
Canadian spirits ‘uniquely vulnerable’ to US tariff
Spirits Canada is urging its provincial governments to work with the US to stop the 50% tariffs on Canadian alcohol going ahead The post Canadian spirits ‘uniquely vulnerable’ to…
CMA seeks views on McCormick’s $45bn Unilever Foods tie-up
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun seeking views on McCormick’s proposed combination with Unilever’s food business. The UK competition watchdog opened an…
US lines up 50% tariff on alcohol, dairy from Canada
The US has announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods including alcohol and dairy products. The post US lines up 50% tariff on alcohol, dairy from Canada…
PepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave over undeclared ingredients
PepsiCo has recalled selected packs of Doritos Chilli Heatwave after some were found to contain milk that was not listed in the ingredients. The recall affected 180g and 140g…
Trump hits Canadian spirits with 50% tariff
President Donald Trump has slapped a 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods in retaliation for the nation’s “unequal treatment” of US alcohol The post Trump hits Canadian spirits…
Six new Master Sommeliers announced
Six new master sommeliers have been crowned by the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS), including first recipients from Mauritius, Bosnia and the Czech Republic following a rigorous…
EU Commission fines AliExpress €550m over digital safety breaches
Investigation finds marketplace overestimated moderation capabilities and understaffed review teams
AliExpress slapped with record €550m EU fine over illegal and counterfeit goods
AliExpress has been fined €550m by the European Union for failing to prevent illegal and dangerous goods from being sold through its online marketplace. The European Commission…
Why the FCA’s new BNPL regulation matters for retailers
The UK's new BNPL regime strengthens consumer protections, but its effects extend beyond lenders. Experts say retailers should view the reforms as an opportunity to improve…
General Mills subpoenaed in Florida ingredients investigation
The state’s attorney general is requesting safety information and documentation from the Pillsbury owner connected to breadmaking additive potassium bromate.