Ukraine

Russia 'Using Food as a Weapon', Ukrainian Agriculture Chief States

Andrii Dykun, chairman of the Ukrainian Agri Council (UAC), accused Russia of using food as a weapon in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

EU's Agricultural Prices Ease Towards Pre-War Levels In Q1: Eurostat

The prices of goods consumed by the agriculture sector fell by 11% in the European Union during the first quarter, with most countries recording lower cost...

EU To Impose Tariffs On Ukrainian Eggs In Import Curbs

The European Commission will introduce tariffs on Ukrainian egg imports into the European Union within the next two weeks after a previously agre...

Ukraine's Winter Crops To Ripen Earlier Due To Unusually Warm Weather

Winter grain crops in Ukraine will ripen at least two weeks earlier than usual due to abnormally high temperatures in most regions in late May and early Ju...

Mondelēz International Resumes Production In Ukraine

Snack maker Mondelēz International has resumed production in Ukraine, after its plant in a small city in the eastern part of the country was badly damaged...

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Halyna Obodets Of RUSH LLC Discusses The Retailer's Private-Label Positioning

In the May/June 2024 edition of ESM, we spoke to several prominent operators across Europe about how they are enhancing their private-label offerings.

Nordzucker Reports Sharp Rise In Profits, Warns On Harder New Year

Germany's second largest sugar refiner Nordzucker reported a 79% surge in annual profits but cautioned a falling market could pressure results in the new y...

Ukrainian Sugar Union Calls For Halt To EU Exports This Year After Filling Quota

Ukraine has already exported as much sugar to the European Union this year as it is allowed to under EU quotas, analysts said, and its producers' union has...