France
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A report in France, carried out by two state agencies, has recommended that VAT on unhealthy foods be increased from 5.5% to 19.6% to combat obesity. The proposals were put forward...
2008-08-15Companies
Pernod Ricard has reported a 2.3% increase in revenues for the year ending June 30. The firm's results were buoyed by an 8.7% organic increase in sales, but tempered by a large foreign...
2008-07-25Companies
Energy drink Red Bull will now be sold in France using its original recipe after the country was forced to withdraw a 12-year ban on the product. The drink, owned by Austria based...
2008-07-18Companies
The managing director of Lidl in France, Pascal Tromp, has revealed that he expects discount chains to benefit from upcoming changes in French planning legislation. The 'Law to Modernise...
2008-07-14Companies
French retail giant Carrefour has moved to ease investor's concerns with a new five-point plan to tempt back shoppers and cut costs. The retailer has been forced to act after disappointing...
2008-07-10Companies
French retailer Carrefour has announced a major overhaul of its Champion-bannered supermarkets. The firm suggests that the revamp, which includes rebranding the stores with a new...
2008-06-26Industry
SPI, the Russian group that controls the distribution rights for Stolichnaya vodka is reportedly exploring its options for the brand. According to the Financial Times, the firm has...
2008-06-23Companies
Two bidders remain in the battle to secure control of the sugar business put up for sale by Denmark-based ingredients firm Danisco. Germany-based Nordzucker and France-based Tereos...
2008-06-13
