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Euro area retail trade falls 0.6% in July, led by non-food sales

Seasonally-adjusted retail trade volumes fell by 0.6% in the euro area and by 0.4% across the European Union in July…

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Latvian households spent an average of €619 per person per month in 2025

Latvian households spent an average of €619 per household member per month in 2025, with food and non-alcoholic beverages accounting…

EuroCommerce, which represents the retail and wholesale sector in Europe, has welcomed the European Commission's decision to address livestock and plant proteins together, stating that the bloc's food security, competitiveness and economic resilience 'depend on robust and diversified protein value chains'.

Retail and wholesale group backs Commission’s decision on livestock and plant proteins

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EuroCommerce, which represents the retail and wholesale sector in Europe, has welcomed the European Commission’s decision to address livestock and…

The European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA) has criticised the European Parliament for approving legislation that will relax regulations governing a new generation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), arguing that the move weakens transparency throughout the food supply chain.

European Parliament approves deregulation of new GMOs despite food transparency concerns

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The European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA) has criticised the European Parliament for approving legislation that will relax regulations governing a…

With Ireland's food and drink sector facing mounting pressure from rising costs, labour shortages and growing regulatory demands, driving sector competitiveness should be a central focus of government policy, Food Drink Ireland (FDI) has said.

Measures to boost competitiveness should be a key priority for Ireland’s food and drink sector

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With Ireland‘s food and drink sector facing mounting pressure from rising costs, labour shortages and growing regulatory demands, driving sector…

Energy consumption across the EU's industrial sector declined in 2024, continuing a trend evident since 1990, according to new data from Eurostat.

Energy use in the European Union’s industrial sector declined in 2024

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Energy consumption across the EU‘s industrial sector declined in 2024, continuing a trend evident since 1990, according to new data…

Consumer prices were 1.7% higher on an annual basis in France in March, while the month-on-month increase stood at 1.0%, new data from Insee, the French statistics body, has found.

Consumer prices in France rose 1.7% in March, compared to the same month a year ago

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Consumer prices were 1.7% higher on an annual basis in France in March, while the month-on-month increase stood at 1.0%,…

75% of French consumers prioritise local products when purchasing food

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Three quarters (75%) of French consumers prioritise local products when purchasing food, while 66% are willing to pay more to…

While high costs and market uncertainty have put pressure on German hospitality operators, consumers continue to support their favourite restaurants, cafes and bars, according to two representative Civey surveys commissioned by VistaPrint.

42.4% of German consumers accept stable prices despite VAT cut

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While high costs and market uncertainty have put pressure on German hospitality operators, consumers continue to support their favourite restaurants,…