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German Mushroom Harvest Increases By 2% In 2023: Destatis

Mushroom harvest in Germany grew by 2% in 2023 to 79,769 tonnes compared to 2022, according to the latest data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destati...

Kroger Rolls Out New Own-Brand Seafood Items

US retailer Kroger has launched new own-brand seafood products that are affordable and easy to prepare at home.

Lidl Launches 'Lidl Kids Team' Programme As Part Of Its UEFA Euro 2024 Campaign

Lidl has launched the 'Lidl Kids Team' programme to offer over 1,100 children across Europe the chance to accompany football players to the pitch at UEFA E...

South Africa's SPAR Steps Up Battle For Affluent And Discount Shoppers

South Africa's SPAR Group plans to open premium and discount grocery stores while also entering new niche retail markets, its chief executive sai...

Dollar General Flags Margin Hit As Consumers Shift To Essentials

Dollar General has said that it expects its margins to come under pressure as shoppers choose less-profitable essential items over clothes, home decor and...

Jumbo To Cease Price Promotions On Fresh Meat In The Netherlands

Dutch retailer Jumbo has decided to stop temporary price promotions on fresh beef, fresh pork and fresh chicken across all stores and online in the Netherl...

Snacking Remains 'An Integral Pillar' In The Lives Of Consumers, Mondelēz CEO Says

Consumers continue to prioritise, purchase and prefer snacks amidst ongoing global economic uncertainty, according to the fifth annual State of Snacking re...

EU Backs Supply Chain Audit Law As Italy Switches Sides

European Union governments backed a proposed law requiring large companies in the bloc to check if their supply chains use forced labour or cause environme...