India Firm On 'Energy Drink' Crackdown Despite Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster Protest
India's food regulator targets India's $1.6B market, ordering top brands like Red Bull and Pepsi to stop using 'energy drink' on labels...
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Shein plunges to £74m loss due to Trump tariff crackdown
Shein has swung to a £74m quarterly loss after changes to US import rules pushed up costs and dented sales in its largest market. The company fell into the red during the first…
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…
French Antitrust Greenlights Euralis-Maïsadour Merger
France's competition watchdog has approved the proposed merger of agricultural cooperative groups Euralis and Maïsadour.
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…
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…
UK's CMA Launches Merger Inquiry Into Danone-Huel Deal
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into Danone Holdings (UK)’s proposed acquisition of Huel Limited.