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Demand For Waitrose's Own-Brand Products Increase Globally

Global demand for Waitrose's own-brand products has increased by 92% in the last decade as the upmarket UK retailer continued to expand into new territorie...

Germany's Tchibo Names Erik Hofstädter As Chair Of Its Management Board

German coffee and homewares chain Tchibo has appointed Erik Hofstädter as the new chairperson of its management board.

Mondelēz To Invest €40m In Belgian Factory

Biscuit and chocolate producer Mondelēz International will invest €40 million in new technology and equipment for chocolate production at its Herental...

Finnish Scientists Unveil Process For Producing Lab-Grown Coffee

The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has released detailed information on producing lab-grown coffee in its recently published article.

Pastificio Rana To Bring Production Back To Italy With €78m Plan

Italian fresh pasta giant Rana is bringing part of its production back home as part of a larger investment of €78 million to expand its Italian facili...

Coop Norway Invests In Automated Vertical-Farming Technology

Coop Norway is investing in an automated vertical farming production system through Himmelgrønt AS – a joint venture between Coop Norge Indust...

Confectioners Eye Holiday Boost As UK Shoppers Snub Expensive Gifts

Quality Street maker Nestlé and Cadbury owner Mondelēz are seeing higher sales of confectionery in Britain this holiday season driven by cash-strapp...

General Mills Overhauls Senior Leadership Team

General Mills has announced several changes to its senior leadership team, including the appointment of Jon Nudi as group president of its Pet and Internat...