Germany

There are signs of increased competitive activity in Germany's ice cream sector. The country's largest dairy, DMK, announced that its ice cream unit would now operate as a standalone... 2012-01-05

Italian retailer Conad has announced the acquisition of 43 Billa stores from Germany's Rewe. The purchased stores comprise 36 supermarkets and seven hypermarkets, and Conad has reported... 2012-01-03

With many countries in Western Europe facing large fiscal deficits policy makers have in some cases looked to the alcoholic drinks industry to close the gap. Alcohol duties have increased... 2011-12-13

Two German wine cooperatives, Deutsches Weintor and Niederkirchener Weinmacher, have completed a merger to become the largest wine cooperative in the Pfalz region of Germany. The two... 2011-12-07

German chocolate producer Halloren has announced the acquisition of Dutch confectionery producer Steenland for an undisclosed price. Steenland produces chocolate coins and shaped chocolates... 2011-12-06

For the major food and drink companies in Western Europe the key issue that they have contended with in recent quarters is the run up in commodity prices in late 2010 and the beginning... 2011-12-01

Sweeteners derived from the Stevia plant have finally been formally approved for use by the European Commission. The move will come into force on December 2 2011 and could pave the... 2011-11-15