Discounters Should Face Same Land Rules As Grocers, UK Regulator Says
Britain's competition regulator proposed extending supermarket land agreement rules to German-owned discounters Aldi and Lidl.
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Chain reaction: how new recycling laws are influencing closure choice
As regulatory demands evolve, which closure options are on-trend – and which risk being fashion victims? Gabriel Stone reports. The post Chain reaction: how new recycling laws are…
UK should ban Brazilian beef and chicken imports, warns NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the UK government to place a precautionary ban on imports of Brazilian beef and chicken, if the country cannot show that it…
Chobani faces revived lawsuit claiming ‘zero sugar’ label deceived consumers
A judge ruled the complaint could continue after the FDA said allulose counted as a sugar despite past enforcement discretion guidance.
Aleph Farms to launch cultivated steak in Singapore after regulatory approval
Aleph Farms confirmed it is targeting to debut its cultivated steak in Singapore restaurants next year after securing regulatory approval The post Aleph Farms to launch cultivated…
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[Interview] How the Fairtrade label strengthens climate resilience
In the context of climate change, artificial intelligence, and stricter European legislation, Fairtrade is positioning itself as a full-fledged value chain partner for retailers…
Chobani fails to dismiss Danone cold-brew packaging lawsuit
Chobani has failed to block a lawsuit accusing its La Colombe coffee brand of copying the packaging and slogan used by Danone’s SToK cold-brew range. US district judge Jennifer…
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…
European ban on the destruction of unsold clothing and shoes takes effect
Starting Sunday, July 19, large companies will no longer be allowed to destroy unsold clothing, fashion accessories, and shoes. The European Union hopes this measure will prevent…
eBay allowed to acquire Depop from Etsy after all
On Wednesday, the British competition authority, the CMA, gave the green light for eBay's planned acquisition of the fashion platform Depop. With this approval, a major hurdle to…
Weavers sacked from Uncle Nearest amid federal investigation
Uncle Nearest’s co-founders Fawn and Keith Weaver have been dismissed from the company, as its receiver cooperates with federal investigations The post Weavers sacked from Uncle…
Retailers face ‘inevitable’ shift to AI-powered age checks, supplier claims
The cost of compliance is going up with more pressure being put on staff at the till