Germany

REWE Group Revamps Digital Loyalty Programmes

REWE Group has announced a new format for its digital loyalty programmes for both REWE and Penny customers, which leverage data-driven technologies to bett...

How German Supermarkets Are Leading The Way On Sustainability

From tackling food and packaging wastage to incorporating energy-efficient technologies, here is show German supermarkets are prioritising their sustainabi...

Aryzta Invests In Germany’s Eisleben Bake-Off Facility

Bakery firm Aryzta has invested in two major projects at its Eisleben production site in Germany – one of its largest bake-off facilities in Europe.

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.

SPAR Austria Orders Major Honey Investigation

SPAR Austria has ordered an immediate inspection of all own-brand honeys after it became known in Germany some weeks back that 80% of the honey sold there...

Pessimism Prevails Among German Firms For 2025, Survey Shows

German companies feel pessimistic about the new year, with only 12.6% expecting business conditions to improve in 2025, according to a poll by the Ifo inst...

Metro AG Reports Full-Year Sales Growth Driven By sCore Strategy

Wholesaler Metro AG has reported growth in sales for the third consecutive year driven by the implementation of its sCore growth strategy.

Food Prices Rose 1.8% In Germany In November

Food prices in Germany were 1.8% higher in November 2024 than in the corresponding period a year ago, new data from Destatis, the federal statistics office...