ESM Magazine

German Consumer Sentiment Rises Into September, Survey Finds

German consumer sentiment is set to rise in September as stronger economic and income expectations offset cautious spending, survey showed.

Pernod Ricard Warns Weak US, China Will Weigh In Years To Come

Pernod Ricard reported steep sales declines in the US and China and said it was aiming for lower end of its sales target range until 2029.

Ahold Delhaize Nominates Margaret Versteden-Van Duijn As CEO Of Europe & Indonesia

The supervisory board of Ahold Delhaize has nominated Margaret Versteden-Van Duijn as the new CEO of its Europe & Indonesia unit.

Arla Foods Reports Strong H1 Results Driven By Protein Demand

Arla Foods has reported strong results in the first half, driven by volume growth and higher demand for protein products.

Moving From AI Pilot To Progress

Delivery Hero Lifts 2026 Outlook On Strong Growth Amid Uber Takeover Bid

Delivery Hero lifted its forecasts for 2026 on Thursday, citing an accelerating rise in demand and better-than-expected profitability.

Romanian Retail Hit 'Record' €42bn Turnover In 2025, Up 77% Since 2019

Romania’s largest retail chains recorded a record turnover of over €42 billion in 2025 – up 5.6% on 2024 and 77% over 2019.

Valsoia Expands European Retail Footprint Into New Markets

Italian health-food manufacturer Valsoia has announced new distribution agreements with large European supermarket chains.

Consumer Demand Holding Up In France Despite Difficult Environment, Carrefour CEO Says

Consumer demand is holding up in France despite a difficult environment, said the head of Carrefour, which is Europe's largest food retailer.

Clarity, Sustainability, Affordability – Ten Key Messages From Spanish Consumers To The Food Industry

A Mesa de Participación del Consumidor (MPAC) survey has identified ten key messages from Spanish shoppers to the food industry.

CGF Global Summit 2026 Delivers The Goods

The Consumer Goods Forum's 2026 Global Summit in Austria delivered a wealth of ideas, inspiration and fresh connections.

Nestlé Expands Maggi Instant Noodles Range In UK&I

Nestlé has announced the launch of new instant ramen product in three flavours under its Maggi brand in the UK and Ireland.

India Allows Duty-Free Imports Of 1 Million Metric Tonnes Of Raw Sugar

India will allow duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of raw sugar as the government seeks to bring down record-high domestic prices.

Coty Sees Weak Quarterly Profit, Withholds Annual Forecasts In 'Transition Year'

Coty has forecast current-quarter earnings below expectations and withheld its annual outlook, calling fiscal 2027 a 'transition year'.

El Niño To Hit Colombian Coffee Harvest, Sector Leader Says

Coffee growers in Colombia view the severe weather of an El Niño year as the bigger threat, said the federation's head, German Bahamon.

ESM's Retail Wrap – Continente, Mercadona, SOK, Anora, Carrefour Belgium

Continente relaunches recycling initiative, Mercadona expands store network, SOK restructuring plan puts more than 100 jobs at risk.

Colgate Palmolive India Appoints Kenvue Executive As MD And CEO

Colgate-Palmolive India has appointed Kenvue executive Manish Anandani as its managing director and chief executive officer.

British Retail Sales Soften In July After World Cup Boost

British retail sales fell back as expected in July after a surge in June with volumes last month dropping 0.5% from June.

Europeans More Open To Food Innovation Than In The Past, Study Finds

European consumers are more open to food innovation than in the past, but acceptance still depends on trust.

Dino Polska Reports Double-Digit Revenue Growth In First Half

Dino Polska has reported revenue of PLN 18.0 billion in the first half of its financial year, reflecting a 12.5% year-on-year increase.

Amazon Plans Drone Delivery Expansion To Nearly 500 US Cities

Amazon has announced plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities across the US by the end of 2026.

JBS Makes New Bid For Full Control, Delisting Of Pilgrim's Pride

Brazilian meatpacker JBS aims to acquire full control and delist Pilgrim's Pride by buying out its remaining shares.

Walmart Reports Rare Sales Miss As Consumers Cut Spending

Walmart missed comparable sales estimates for the first time in five years, underscoring strain from rising fuel costs on consumer spending.

Continente Expands Own-Brand Ice-Cream Range

Portuguese food retailer Continente has announced the launch of several new ice-cream products, expanding its own-brand range for the summer.

Frostkrone: Bringing The Best Of Street Food To The Frozen Aisle

Frostkrone brings global street food trends to the frozen aisle with new finger food and snack innovations.

Ocado Unveils New European Grocery Partner

Ocado Group has confirmed Danish online grocer nemlig as its latest European partner, following an initial announcement in July.

International Expansion Drives Emmi Group's H1 Sales Growth

Emmi reported CHF 2.3 billion (€2.5 million) in sales and an organic growth of 3.6% in the first half of its financial year 2026.

Apple Harvest In Germany Impacted By Extreme Heat - Destatis

German fruit growers expect a 5.4% decline in apple harvest compared to the average harvest of the last ten years, according to Destatis.

Green Dreams - Why Olives’ Future Looks Bright

Given their health credentials, table olives and olive oils may have a bright future, despite changing conditions. Jimmy Nicholls reports.

Hershey Targets The Health-Conscious With Savoury Halloween Snacks

Halloween trick-or-treating could be less sugary as candy companies, such as Hershey, are adapting their product offerings.