The two Ferreros are travelling in parallel with the aim of doubling the firepower of the world’s third largest confectionary industrial group after Mars and Mondelez within a few years
The fact that many discount brands feature at the top of the rankings – Eurospin is number one in 11 regions and ranks second or third in a further six – suggests that its range of fruit and vegetables meets its customers’ expectations better than that of supermarkets, which tend to emulate discounters but charge higher prices
Unfortunately, Mango, which is a sound company, is not acquiring a stake in the business: on the other hand, given the current situation – with losses of 35 million for the year 2025 and three further closures – it was foreseeable that there would be no ‘white knights’ available to save Coin, whose brand seems to be slowly but surely fading away
David (Bonneval) versus Goliath (Nestlé) in a context where the presence of a bottle no longer guarantees that the water is not contaminated
Prosciuttopoli is a saga that has dragged on for eight years, exacerbated by the swine fever outbreak in Europe since 2014. It is hoped that the sector will not forget the lesson and that consumption of both Parma ham and San Daniele ham will be revitalised
Walmart is not only becoming a threat to Amazon and all American supermarkets, but also to fast food and home delivery companies, such as UberEats or DoorDash
Italian, French and British retailers have drawn inspiration and lessons from their American counterparts. And the chain that opened its first supermarket 96 years ago is still family-owned: in June, King Kullen appointed its first female president, Tracey Cullen, the founder’s great-granddaughter
The wholesale giant’s sales were driven by fuel sales – particularly cheap at Costco – and the inclusion of GLP-1 drugs in loyalty programmes
The parable of Eataly from 2020 to the present day, with the latest events concerning Verona and Bologna
Interesting indicative test of top brands. And in Spain, the world’s leading olive oil producer, the Andalusian cooperative Dcoop, has denounced widespread fraud in Spain over refined olive oils. Which, according to the vibrant accusation, are in some cases mixed with oils of lower value such as pomace and sunflower oils
Delivery is too expensive for those who practice it. Gorillas has been taken over and Getir has left Italy: three operators remain, with very high costs in relation to turnover. The role of dark kitchens that industrialise catering but worsen the quality of food. Western market in the hands of 4 main players
Speed of delivery, delivery – even of pre-cooked food -, subscriptions and advertising are Walmart’s weapons in a rapidly deteriorating environment
