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Drinks Group Anora Lowers Profit Guidance

Nordic drinks group Anora has lowered its full-year profit guidance for full-year 2023, with the company now expecting comparable EBITDA for the year to be...

Asda 'On Track' To Hit 1,000 UK Stores By March 2024

UK retailer Asda is 'on track' to hit a store count of 1,000 in the UK and Northern Ireland by March 2024, the retailer said in a statement.

BAT Ireland Calls For Ban On Vape Flavours That Target 'Underage' Consumers

Tobacco firm BAT, which is also a major player in the vaping sector, has called for a ban on 'confectionery, dessert and soft drink' vape flavours in Irela...

ADM To Buy UK-Based Firm To Boost Nutrition Business

US agribusiness Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) said it would buy UK-based flavour and ingredient firm FDL, as the company looks to expand its nutrition busin...

Jorge Garduño Named Coca-Cola Chief Customer And Commercial Officer

The Coca‑Cola Company has appointed Jorge Garduño as its new chief customer and commercial officer, effective 1 February 2024.

Italian Packaging Technology Industry To See ‘Record’ Revenue In 2023

The Italian packaging technology industry expects revenue growth of 6% year on year to €9.05 billion, according to preliminary figures from MECS - Uci...

Croatia’s Studenac Sees Room For 2,500 Additional Stores

Studenac, Croatia’s largest grocery chain by store count, sees the potential to open 2,500 additional outlets nationwide under its proximity format.

spiritsEUROPE Welcomes Move Exempting Spirits From Packaging Re-Use Targets

spiritsEUROPE, the representative body for the spirits industry at a European level, has welcomed the decision of EU Environment Ministers to exempt spirit...