Dairy producer Lactalis is opening an additional supply chain centre near Lyon, in order to optimize its operations in the Rhône-Alpes region of France.
Green lights given
Danone is taking over US company WhiteWave under the condition that it divests a significant part of its Belgian ‘growing-up milk’ business.
Increase of wine market
Increase of wine market
Wine deliveries rose almost 30% this year, and the aim is to double this number by 2025.
Coca Cola development
Coca Cola development
The soft drink giant has asked Latin America’s second-largest Coca-Cola bottler, Tampico-based Arca Continental SAB, to handle bottling in parts of the US. Arcas has bottling operations in Mexico, Ecuador, Peru and Argentina.
Products Quality
Products Quality
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The UK supermarket chain is opening 14 new stores
The UK supermarket chain is opening 14 new stores.
Within these stores they will trial a “grazing area” in Truro, Cornwell that is designed to facilitate informal wining and dining. Waitrose may roll out the concept nationwide if more people shop.
Best supermarket in the Netherlands
Best supermarket in the Netherlands
Gfk in association with Foodmagazine has named Jumbo Supermarkten the best supermarket in the Netherlands. Gfk says the supermarket is a worthy winner because of its “successful conversion of the C1000 chain” and “high performance”.
Rise of revenues by 4% to GBP 300 million from the use of Nectar Cards.
Aimia Coalition reports a rise of revenues by 4% to GBP 300 million from the use of British loyalty card scheme Nectar Cards.
Mondrian I. P. have raised its stake in Australian supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Mondrian I. P. have raised its stake in Australian supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables.
London-based Mondrian Investment Partners has raised its stake in Australian supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables, Costa Group. Amsterdam-based P&P Cos Holdings also showed interest in the company.
Card fees for payment in supermarkets will be reduced.
Card fees for payment in supermarkets will be reduced.
Shoppers in Britain could enjoy lower prices next year as the government has announced plans to cap credit and debit card fees charged by banks to businesses.