World Cup thirst offsets Chinese hangover for AB InBev
AB InBev outperformed expectations in the second quarter. The World Cup boosted sales in (Latin) America, while higher-priced brands drove revenue growth. Only China continued to…
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Danone posts strong first half results
Danone reported a solid performance in its first-half results, with sales increasing by 4.2 per cent on a like-for-like basis to £6.2bn. This was driven by a contribution of 1.9…
UK Food And Drink Exports Plummet As Trade Deficit Widens – FDF
UK food and drink manufacturers are losing ground both at home and abroad, as exports dropped to near-decade lows in Q2 2026.
Government announces latest vape crackdown plans
Colourful packaging, flavours and visible vape displays in stores would be outlawed under new government plans
L'Oréal Sales Rise On Haircare Boom And 'Lipstick Effect'
L'Oréal reported better-than-expected quarterly sales, boosted by strong demand for new hair products and mascaras.
Jerónimo Martins Misses Profit Estimates As Consumers Remain Cautious
Portuguese retailer Jerónimo Martins reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the second quarter as consumers remained cautious.
Transport for London opens up small format ad sites outside underground stations, enhancing its OOH ‘local layer’
Local London businesses are set to gain further access to advertising opportunities across London’s Underground network, after Outdo secured a new contract to operate poster…
UK Government Urged To Clarify Animal Welfare Labels
Four Paws UK has warned against inconsistent, misleading animal welfare labelling, calling on the government for clearer rules.
Atria Group Sees Q2 Sales Growth Bolstered By Convenience Food
Finland’s Atria Group reported consolidated net sales of €481.2 million in Q2 2026, an increase of 4.6% compared to Q2 2025.
Rémy Cointreau Beats Sales Forecasts, But Cognac Recovery Doubts Weigh On Shares
Rémy Cointreau beat Q1 sales expectations on strong Cognac growth and solid Asia-Pacific demand outside China.
C4 launches Sparkling Protein
C4, Austin, Texas, a cornerstone of the Nutrabolt portfolio of performance brands, announced the launch of C4 Sparkling Protein, a caffeine-free, ready-to-drink beverage that…
RTD cocktails, seltzers prove to be prominent
The ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail and seltzer category remains popular with consumers for factors such as convenience and flavor, experts share.