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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is Prerna Canteen, how to open it? Women are becoming 'millionaires' by opening it!

Prerna Canteen is a small food stall initiative aimed at empowering women and offering them self-reliance through entrepreneurship.

Mar 22 • 08:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Unilever wants to sell its food division. Interested in acquiring Knorr and Hellmann's brands

Unilever is in talks to sell its food division, including brands like Knorr and Hellmann’s, to the American company McCormick & Company.

Mar 20 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Unilever negotiates sale of food business to rival American McCormick

Unilever is in talks to sell its food business to McCormick & Company, which would combine their respective brands.

Mar 20 • 15:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unilever negotiates sale of food business after talks with Kraft Heinz

Unilever is in discussions to sell its food division to McCormick & Company, as part of a strategic shift towards beauty and personal care products.

Mar 20 • 12:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Marmite maker Unilever in talks to merge food business with US-based McCormick

Unilever is considering merging its food business with McCormick, a US-based spice maker, following a valuation of its food unit and an inbound offer from McCormick.

Mar 20 • 09:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Instead of mayonnaise, cosmetics? The manufacturer of the Hellmann's brand considers selling its food division

The manufacturer of the Hellmann's brand is contemplating selling its food division, potentially pivoting towards cosmetics.

Mar 19 • 10:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Our Food Goods Expands Its Network

The local grocery chain Meie Toidukaubad is set to open a new modern store in Kose-Uuemõisa on March 18.

Mar 17 • 16:40 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

India without gas, restaurants in crisis stop frying food and are at risk of closure

Restaurants in India are facing severe challenges as the prices of gas cylinders have soared, forcing them to halt cooking practices and risking business closures.

Mar 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK food company and 4 more huge businesses plunge into administration

Five prominent UK businesses, including a food distributor, have entered administration amidst a larger trend of company collapse in the country.

Mar 14 • 00:11 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

At Tzitzifias you will try the rarest products from all over Greece

The article discusses the journey of Haris Tzannis in promoting rare Greek products and supporting local producers through his business, Deliο.

Mar 13 • 13:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A new DNA: a new model is proposed for the agricultural contractor business

At Expoagro, Hernán Ferrari emphasized the need for agricultural contractors to adapt their business model to meet the challenges of future food demands.

Mar 12 • 21:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Price Cap on Food: Who Benefits and Who Loses from the Government's Measure

The Greek government plans to introduce a price cap on profit margins for food and fuel, aiming for price reductions soon, but businesses face challenges in adapting to the new regulations.

Mar 12 • 04:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

VENETI: Business collaboration with Coffee Lab

VENETI is entering a business collaboration with Coffee Lab to enhance its presence in the coffee market by introducing premium bakery products.

Mar 10 • 14:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Rotbäckchen Manufacturer: "Our Main Competitor is Ourselves"

The manufacturer of Rotbäckchen juice emphasizes self-competition in their growth strategy, focusing on quality rather than maximizing output.

Mar 10 • 14:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Businesses Preparing for New Increases in Food and Energy

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is leading to significant price increases in essential commodities as businesses react to uncertain market conditions.

Mar 10 • 07:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: He started working as a child and became a reference in trade

Orlando Gazzola Júnior, a prominent figure in the candy distribution business in Brazil, began his career at a young age, delivering his father's meat by bicycle and later co-founding a successful food distribution company.

Mar 8 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Snack bar and nine other establishments are closed after the collapse at Jaraguá Market

A popular snack bar and nine other food establishments in Maceió have been shut down due to structural collapse risks at the Jaraguá Market.

Mar 7 • 18:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Strategy in Cloudy Times: Leading Without Total Visibility

The article discusses the importance of strategic decision-making in uncertain economic times, highlighting a case study of a food company's leader who chose to focus on existing stores rather than expanding during a crisis.

Mar 6 • 08:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Cafe closed due to filth reopens in Heinola - entrepreneur: 'The hardest week of my life'

A cafe in Heinola, closed for poor hygiene, has reopened after improvements were made following a health authority inspection.

Mar 5 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Retail food sector businessmen are investigated for evading more than R$ 10 million in taxes in Bahia

In Bahia, Brazil, a task force has launched an operation against businessmen in the retail food sector for allegedly evading over R$ 10 million in taxes.

Mar 5 • 12:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Night of the Hamburger Shops: where to find combos at half price

A special event in Buenos Aires on March 6 offers discounted hamburger combos across more than 200 local restaurants and outdoor food courts.

Mar 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The House of Rojas, the gastronomic embassy of Palestine in Valencia

The House of Rojas in Valencia serves as a cultural and culinary hub for Palestinian food and traditions.

Mar 5 • 04:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Children's cupcake stand reported to Queensland authorities

A children's cupcake stand in Queensland has been reported to authorities for operating without a food business licence, leading to threats of fines from the local council.

Mar 4 • 03:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Fame, Galician sandwiches against the invasion of ‘smash burgers’

A gourmet sandwich shop in Vigo is gaining popularity by reinventing traditional Galician sandwiches to compete against the rising trend of 'smash burgers.'

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Premia ice cream business sale received the green light from the competition authorities

Froneri, one of the world's largest ice cream producers, has received approval from the competition authority to acquire Food Union's European ice cream business, including Premia TKH.

Mar 2 • 13:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvian - a little bit. Foreigners versus Latvian kebab chains: who is who?

The article explores the rise of kebab fast-food restaurants in Latvia run by foreigners and examines their impact on local businesses.

Mar 1 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Instagrammable gondolas: the luxury business arrives at supermarkets

Erewhon supermarket chain in Los Angeles is redefining food retail with exclusive memberships, premium prices, and a strong social media presence.

Feb 28 • 09:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

She left college, bet on brigadeiros, and today earns R$ 108 thousand a month

A small confectionery in Porto Alegre, Brazil, has transformed its business model by offering brigadeiro buffet services, significantly increasing its revenue.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How other countries are fighting for export markets for food?

The article discusses the impressive growth of Poland's agricultural food exports since joining the European Union in 2004, highlighting the role of individual business initiatives and recent institutional support.

Feb 26 • 00:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Restaurant Industry Opposes Zero Consumption Tax on Food, Government to Consider for 'Two Years'

Japan's restaurant industry opposes the government's proposal to implement a zero consumption tax on food for two years, arguing it could harm their business by driving customers to grocery stores.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Wolt begins restructuring negotiations in Finland

Wolt is initiating restructuring negotiations in Finland, affecting approximately 30 positions within the company.

Feb 25 • 06:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

McDonald's is not the dumbest choice at a well-trafficked intersection

The debate around McDonald's opening at Carl Berner intersection highlights deep cultural disdain for the fast-food chain in Norway.

Feb 24 • 21:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The taco shop that stayed open during the red code in Guadalajara: 'We will close when the crowd ends'

Amid violence and chaos in Guadalajara, a taco shop remained open, serving customers despite the federal operation and business closures across the city.

Feb 23 • 21:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Dharavi: Billions in Business in the 'Gold Gutter', Learn...

Dharavi, a slum in Mumbai, has an annual business turnover of over 90 billion rupees driven by industries like leather, pottery, recycling, and street food.

Feb 23 • 13:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The capital's newest café is already a hit

A new café in the Nørrebro area of Copenhagen is quickly becoming popular for its inviting atmosphere and affordable food options.

Feb 23 • 08:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Depressed accountant stole £26,000 from food bank charity

An accountant stole over £26,000 from a food bank charity while managing its finances, diverting the funds into her own business account.

Feb 23 • 07:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ESTONIA 108 ⟩ Kilust transform into a true player on Estonia's Independence Day. Oleg Gross: "This is really brutal!"

Oleg Gross announces the significant contribution of a local company to the Estonian market, particularly in the demand for various flavors of pickled sprats.

Feb 22 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A. Žvagulis, who opened a new pizzeria, talks about lessons from his famous father: 'He is very demanding'

Entrepreneur Ą. Žvagulis is opening a new pizzeria in Vilnius, showcasing a wood-fired oven and a variety of offerings beyond pizza, despite the challenges of the small space.

Feb 19 • 09:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The price range of shrove buns is large: from 20 cents to over six euros – still, business is good

Despite economic tightening, shrove buns remain a popular treat among Finnish consumers, with sales reportedly exceeding last year's figures.

Feb 17 • 15:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Maria Franca Ferrero, billionaire heiress of 'Ferrero Rocher,' has died

Billionaire Maria Franca Ferrero, the heiress of the Ferrero Group known for famous brands like Nutella and Kinder, passed away at her home in Italy, leaving a significant legacy in the food industry.

Feb 17 • 11:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Portaria: Possible gas leak at food business

Authorities responded to a potential gas leak at a confectionery facility near Portaria, prompting a precautionary evacuation.

Feb 16 • 16:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"Huge Flavor": It's Easy to Overlook the City's New Deli. But They Have an Ace Up Their Sleeve

A new deli in the city, featuring a team with impressive culinary backgrounds, is set to captivate local food lovers.

Feb 16 • 12:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Neither seated in business class nor given non-vegetarian food...', dispute between passenger and crew member during flight

A dispute arose between a passenger and airline crew on a Bengaluru-Lucknow flight over seating and meal issues, leading to police intervention post-landing.

Feb 15 • 06:20 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Uber will deliver food in Denmark

Uber is expanding its food delivery services to Denmark and six other countries, according to Susan Anderson, the global head of delivery for the company.

Feb 15 • 05:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The heiress of the Ferrero group, who "was not a fan of chocolate," has died

Maria Franca Ferrero, widow of Michele Ferrero, passed away at 87, having played a key role in transforming the family business into a global agro-food giant.

Feb 14 • 14:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Pakistani Minister Inaugurated a Fast Food Branch. It Was Fake

A Pakistani minister recently inaugurated what was later revealed to be a fake fast food branch.

Feb 13 • 15:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Foodora Ends Operations in Finland

Foodora is shutting down its operations in Finland, ceasing its food delivery service after eight years.

Feb 13 • 10:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Foodora is shutting down operations in Finland

Food delivery service Foodora has announced that it will cease operations in Finland, effective February 27.

Feb 13 • 10:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Orkla Estonia sells Põltsamaa business to Svensky Kaubandusele

Orkla Eesti has finalized the sale of its Põltsamaa factory and brand to Estonian wholesale food company Svensky Kaubanduse AS, ensuring continued production and partnership.

Feb 11 • 13:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Orkla Estonia sells the Põltsamaa business to Svensky Kaubandusele

Orkla Estonia has finalized the sale of its Põltsamaa business to the Estonian company Svensky Kaubanduse AS, which specializes in food wholesale and production.

Feb 11 • 13:00 UTC

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