Price Increases

Abundant Rains Boost Ivory Coast Cocoa Crop, Cause Quality Concerns

Abundant rainfall in most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa growing regions last week boosted the October-to-March main crop, farmers said.

Lidl Italia CEO Predicts Market Share Growth For Discounters

The CEO of Lidl Italia, Massimiliano Silvestri, believes discount stores are poised to expand their market share in the coming decade significantly.

Food Prices In The Netherlands To Remain High, Rabobank Says

Food prices in the Netherlands are projected to remain at their current high level of around 5%, according to Rabobank.

Henkel Sees Growth In Organic Sales And Operating Profit In FY 2023

Consumer goods giant Henkel has reported organic sales growth of 4.2% in its full financial year 2023 with group sales amounting to €21.5 billion.

Three Quarters Of Dutch Retail Entrepreneurs ‘Unable To Pass On Costs’

Just under three quarters (73%) of entrepreneurs in the Dutch retail sector state that they are either 'unable' or 'barely able' to pass on cost increases...

Consumer Goods Giants Could See Margin Recovery Halt As Price Hike Benefits Abate

A strong margin recovery for consumer goods giants could face a setback as easing input costs after several quarters of biting inflation are offset by caut...

Mondelēz Treats Investors With Third Annual Forecast Hike On Firm Demand

Mondelēz International hiked its annual sales and profit growth forecasts for the third time this year, betting on consumers to continue snacking on the Or...