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Lotus Bakeries Sees Turnover Boost From Natural Foods Arm

Snacking giant Lotus Bakeries has posted a 10.1% increase in turnover in full year 2019, to €612.7 million. The business reported an operating prof...

Thinking Smart – How Perekrestok Is Preparing For The Future

Russian retailer Perekrestok is investing in online and food-to-go as it seeks differentiation in a challenging marketplace. Ben Webb met Vladislav Kurbato...

Croatia’s Studenac To Open 100 Stores In 2020

Croatian supermarket chain Studenac plans to open 100 new stores this year, as it looks to expand its presence beyond the country's coastal region. Spea...

Financial Cost Of 'Vertical Farming' An Impediment To Sector's Expansion

The startup cost for a 'vertical farming' operation is prohibitive, and governments should step in to offer grants and tax breaks to assist this growing se...

Imperial Brands Shareholders Face A Challenging Few Months Ahead, Says Analyst

Shareholders at Imperial Brands could feel "very uncomfortable" in the coming months, after the tobacco firm forecast a 10% reduction in first ha...

Brazil's GPA Sees Sales Boost In Fourth Quarter

Brazilian retail market leader GPA has reported a 24% increase in total gross sales in the fourth quarter of 2019, to R$ 18.9 billion (€4 billion)....

Yellow Vest Movement Demonstrates That 'Average French Consumer' No Longer Exists

The 'gilets jaunes' or 'yellow vest' movement in France should be taken as an indicator that the notion of the 'average French consumer' no longer exists,...

Shift In Unilever's Strategic Focus 'Could Unlock Growth', Says Analyst

A leading industry analyst has said that Unilever's decision to undertake a 'strategic review' of its Tea category could be the spark required to kickstart...