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Colruyt Partly Halts Orders From JDE Peet's Over Price Dispute

Colruyt has halted some of its orders from JDE Peet's after the Dutch coffee company asked for further price hikes for its products due to the global rise...

Sweet Harmony: ISM and ProSweets Cologne To Take Place In February 2025

ESM chats to Sabine Schommer, director of ISM, about the world’s leading trade fair for the sweets and snacks industry.

Starbucks Workers Union Authorises Potential US Strike

The workers union representing more than 10,000 Starbucks baristas said they have authorised a potential strike, ahead of this year's final round of bargai...

Carrefour The Best Performing Grocer In France In November

Carrefour reported a 2.3 percentage point gain in market share in the period from 4 November to 1 December, to be the best-performing grocery in France in...

Eroski, Alcampo Target Sales Growth During Christmas

Spanish supermarket chains Eroski and Alcampo are targeting significant sales growth in the run-up to Christmas.

Japan's Seven & i Announces Expansion Plan For US, Canada

Japan's Seven & i Holdings said it plans to open 500 new convenience stores in the United States and Canada through 2027.

Coca-Cola Names Paula Costa As President Of Global Emerging Category

The Coca‑Cola Company has appointed Paula Costa as the president of the emerging category, responsible for the company’s global alcohol ready-to-drin...

New SPAR Express Store Opens In Riyadh

The AlSadhan Group, the licensed SPAR organisation operating the brand in Saudi Arabia, has opened a new SPAR Express store at the General Authority of Civ...