Category: Markets
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England will restrict high caffeine energy drink sales from 2027. Manufacturers and retailers must align product data, age controls, vending systems, online listings, and market-specific compliance before implementation.
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European confectionery exporters are pressing for lower Thai market barriers. CAOBISCO wants tariff reductions, workable origin rules, and improved ingredient access within a proposed EU-Thailand free trade agreement.
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Lindt’s growth relied heavily on double digit product price increases. European sales weakened as cocoa costs, consumer caution, tourism disruption, and reduced volume tested the limits of premium chocolate pricing.
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Walker’s Shortbread maintained demand while annual operating profit contracted sharply. Butter, utilities, labour, overtime, tariffs, and cautious ordering reduced earnings despite sales of £197m across domestic and export markets.
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Goat dairy capacity is moving closer to integrated European ownership. Royal A-ware will acquire 35% of Amalthea while supporting cheese sales, plant expansion, and fuller utilisation of milk and whey streams.
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Glassmakers face a proposed global framework for measuring responsible production. The draft standard covers emissions, sourcing, water, labour, circularity, reporting, and future certification across the international glass value chain.
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France’s food logistics network is preparing for a major expansion. Rungis International Market and Dunkerque-Port plan a 350,000 square metre hub combining food processing, storage, traceability, and multimodal distribution.
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PepsiCo has recalled Doritos Chilli Heatwave packs containing undeclared milk. Incorrect product or seasoning entered the packaging, separating the pack identity from its contents and allergen declaration.
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Expiring processor contracts could leave 10,000 pigs weekly without outlets. The National Pig Association is developing support proposals as falling prices, imports, and weaker slaughter demand intensify pressure.
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England will prohibit energy drink sales to under-16s from April. Manufacturers and retailers must align product data, vending systems, checkout controls, and online age verification before implementation.