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EuroCommerce Reiterates Need To Support Retail And Wholesale Sector

EuroCommerce has once again urged for immediate action to support retail and wholesale during the ongoing economic crisis facing the sector as EU energy mi...

LVMH's Wines And Spirits Business Posts 23% Revenue Growth In First Nine Months

The wine and spirits business of luxury group LVMH has reported a 23% increase in revenue in the first nine months of 2022, with strong performance in Euro...

Refresco To Acquire Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturer Avandis

Contract manufacturer Refresco has entered into an agreement to acquire alcoholic beverage manufacturer Avandis from Lucas Bols N.V. and De Kuyper Royal Di...

Imperial Brands Launches Share Buyback Programme, Issues Trading Update

Imperial Brands has launched a multi-year share buyback programme that aligns with its five-year strategy to deliver sustainable growth and enhanced shareh...

World's First Plant-Based Honey To Launch In Europe Next January

One of the largest European organic food producers, Narayan Foods, is preparing to launch the world’s first plant-based honey in select European coun...

Aryzta Posts Organic Revenue Growth Of 17.9% In FY 2022

Aryzta has posted organic revenue growth of 17.9% in its financial year ended 30 July 2022, driven by volume growth of 12.0% and price/mix growth of 5.9%.

Meatpacker JBS To Close US Plant-Based Foods Business

Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA is closing its US plant-based foods business, Planterra Foods, after about two years, the company has said.

French Plant-Based Food Maker Bonduelle's Full-Year Profit Falls

French plant-based food company Bonduelle has reported a drop in its full-year operating profit, citing the COVID-19 crisis, unfavourable weather cond...