Australian supermarkets are watching French retail giant Carrefour’s online campaign to raise money from “socially responsible” consumers, asking them to put their money where their mouth is. Carrefour,...

France’s Federal Parliament has passed new legislation banning words traditionally used to describe meat as descriptors for vegetarian options. The ban applies to using words such as steak, sausage,...

The French government has banned food service providers from offering free soft drink refills. The ban affects all restaurants and fast food outlets, along with schools and camps. Alongside sugary soft...

A Paris based butcher has installed a vending machine outside his shop so customers can buy meat 24-hours a day.   The machine is located in the trendy 11 arrondissement and sells a wide variety of...

Domino’s has now completed its acquisition of well-known French pizza chain ‘Pizza Spirit’ for $AUD54.15 million.   “Further to the announcement on 14 October 2015, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises...

The global cheese market is growing strongly, driven by emerging countries such as Brazil, where cheese consumption is expected to triple in less than a decade. However, the top five global brands hold...

The French government last week voted in new laws which will make it illegal for supermarkets to throw away unwanted food. The French government last week voted in new laws which will make it illegal for...

EFSA rejects French attempt to ban GMO corn crops in EU Following a request from the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected attempts by France to prohibit the cultivation...

France has introduced a new “homemade” label for chefs cooking meals from scratch, because microwaved or pre-packaged dishes had become more common. France introduces ‘home made’ label for restaurants A...

Private label products are helping some retailers in Western Europe Times are changing for Europe’s retail food market, and operators are consequently finding it increasingly difficult to boost sales,...