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The Nutriment Company buys German pet-food business BAF
Acquisitive pet-food group The Nutriment Company has acquired BAF Petfood from German peer Fressnapf. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In a statement, Sweden-based The Nutriment Company...
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Coffee consumption declines in Germany in 2024
Total per capita consumption dropped nearly 2% in volumes to 163 litres, according to local trade body Deutscher Kaffeeverband. Coffee consumption dipped year-on-year in Germany last year, according to new...
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Consumer confidence in branded products is growing again in Germany
The popularity of private label products has somewhat waned and fewer consumers consider them an equivalent alternative to branded products, Lebensmittelpraxis reports citing the latest research by consultancy firm Smartcon...
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Automated store concepts expand across rural Germany
Germany’s smart store landscape is evolving rapidly, with stores located in rural areas now making up the large majority of all automated locations. A new study by the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative...
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(HU) Újratölthető pohárvisszaváltó automatákat telepítettek a berlini Rewe üzletekbe
Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) and partners have launched a new pilot programme in Berlin to enable the automatic return of refillable cups. In the first phase, reverse vending machines have been...
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Germany’s Cashierless Smart Stores: Slow Start but Rapid Growth
Germany started late to adopt cashierless grocery formats, yet 600 smart stores have emerged in just six years. The Smart Store 24/7 segment is expanding, particularly in rural areas, farm...
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EU Commission gives the green light to Alcohol-Free Organic Wine
Organic winemakers will now be allowed to de-alcoholize their wine without losing its organic certification. The EU Commission has decided to amend the EU Organic Regulation accordingly. German Minister of...
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NGM: weak German economy limits domestic industry’s performance
The competitiveness problems of the European Union and the economic crisis in Germany are limiting the export-driven Hungarian economy, including the performance of industry. The government aims to increase economic...
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Coca-Cola launches new 0.85 litre bottle in Germany
Coca-Cola is launching a new PET bottle size in Germany for the first time in 17 years. The new 0.85-litre bottle will be available from April, and the company mainly...
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TikTok Shop welcomes merchants in Germany, France, and Italy
TikTok is boosting its European ecommerce operations. From now on, merchants can register to start selling through TikTok Shop in Germany, France, and Italy. Users of the social media platform...
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Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi could be the new faces of Lidl
Lidl is set to strengthen its sports own brand Crivit with the addition of a world-famous athlete duo. German-American tennis icons Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi could be the newest...
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Slow Food Deutschland criticises insect-as-food approach in Europe
Slow Food Deutschland has criticised the use of insects as food in Europe, saying that reducing food waste could offer more of a solution for a sustainable food system. In...
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Unmanned supermarkets are popular in Germany
According to a recent study by KPMG and EHI, two thirds of German consumers are open to autonomous grocery stores. Interest in such stores is particularly high among young people...
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Lekkerland opens a cashless store at Frankfurt Airport
Lekkerland has opened Germany’s first cashless airport shop in Terminal 1 of Frankfurt Airport. The automated Rewe To Go store is unmanned: cameras record what customers take from the shelves...
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How will the world economy develop in 2025?
The global economy will continue to face major challenges in 2025, with Donald Trump’s protectionist policies, trade tensions between China and the US, and the slow growth of the euro...
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German GDP fell in the fourth quarter
Germany’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.2 percent in the third quarter of 2024, adjusted for price, seasonal and calendar changes, compared to the third quarter, according to the...
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Business sentiment in Germany did not improve in February
Business sentiment in Germany in February proved weaker than expected, according to a survey by the ifo Institute for Economic Research, primarily due to a worsening perception of the current...
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Nespresso introduces paper coffee capsules in Germany
Nespresso has introduced paper-based coffee capsules across Germany from 17 February 2025. The innovative capsules, which are made from 82% paper pulp, offer a more sustainable alternative, according to the...
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Rossmann drives its omnichannel expansion with digital coupons
Rossmann is expanding faster than the market, driven by strong international growth and ambitious investments. Its high-low pricing strategy and digital coupons fuel app engagement and e-commerce expansion. Rossmann, the...
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Labor shortage eases in Germany due to economic slowdown
The slowdown in German economic activity has reduced the demand for skilled workers, and companies are less aware of the labor shortage, according to a study published on Monday by...
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Valentine’s Day spending is expected to hit a new record this year
Valentine’s Day spending is expected to hit a new record this year – sales are not only expected to substantially increase in the US, but also in Germany. German retailers...
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German drugstore leader dm drogerie invests in technology and shopping experience
German drugstore giant dm is outpacing food retailers across Central Europe. Innovative strategies in health-focused retail, omnichannel solutions as well as new store designs set new benchmarks beyond the drugstore...
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HelloFresh’s Ready-To-Eat Brand ‘Factor’ Launches In Germany
Meal-kit firm HelloFresh has launched the ready-to-eat (RTE) meal service ‘Factor’ in its home market, Germany. The launch follows the success of the direct-to-consumer brand in the United States, Canada,...
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NGM: German economic recession drags down Hungarian industry’s performance
The German economic recession is dragging down the performance of Hungarian industry, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) told MTI on Thursday, commenting on the latest data from the Central...
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Sustainability index at a record low in Germany
The NIQ Sustainability Index 2025 fell to a record low of 91.3 points in January 2025, down from 92.9 points in October. In particular, consumers’ willingness to make sustainable large-scale...
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Carlsberg claims market “first” with Somersby Zero launch
Named Somersby Zero, the company said it is the first alcohol-free cider with no sugar and no calories. Danish brewing major Carlsberg Group has introduced what it says is the...
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Beer consumption in Germany hits an all-time low
In 2024, German beer producers sold just 8.3 billion litres of beer, the lowest volume since reunification, according to the German Statistical Office. Total sales were down 1.4% on the...
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TikTok brings its fulfillment service to Germany
TikTok Shop is preparing to launch in Germany, as indicated by various job postings. Notably, sellers will soon be able to utilize Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT) in Germany. This suggests...
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Inflation slowed in Germany in January
Instead of stagnating as analysts had expected, German inflation slowed in January, according to a report by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis, based on preliminary data on Friday. In...
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Lidl steps up expansion
Lidl has taken its foot off the brake when it comes to expanding its international store network. The German discounter is focusing its store opening program on countries where it...
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