The Italian Confederation of Industry (CNI) is strongly opposing a rise in labor costs, estimating the annual increase to be between 30 and 45 billion euros.
ACTUAIAnti-obesity drugs like GLP-1 analogues are altering consumer behavior, affecting sales of snacks, sodas, and meal replacements. Companies like Nestlé and Danone are acquiring meal substitute startups to adapt to these changes.
ACTUAISuntory Spirits is shifting its strategy in France, moving towards entry-level products due to declining spirit consumption and geopolitical tensions. The company, which previously aimed to dominate the premium French whisky market, now sees less appeal in the super-premium segment amidst a 5% drop in overall spirit sales last year.
ACTUAIRémy Cointreau announced its "RCForward" transformation plan, aiming for a €100M operating profit increase by 2028-2029. This comes as the company reported a 5% revenue drop to €935.3M and a 35% net profit fall for 2025-2026, with cognac shipments down 13% in volume.
ACTUAIUne étude de l'ONG Transport & Environment alerte sur l'explosion de la demande d'agrocarburants, alimentée par la guerre au Moyen-Orient et la hausse des prix des carburants fossiles. Cette tendance pourrait entraîner une inflation alimentaire en détournant des cultures essentielles.
ACTUAITwo months into the Middle East conflict, oil prices are around $100/barrel due to initial US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Tehran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a subsequent US maritime blockade have halted oil exports, causing prices to surge.
ACTUAILe sommet Choose France a annoncé des investissements étrangers record de 93 milliards d'euros et 15 600 emplois. Cependant, une enquête révèle que de nombreux projets sont abandonnés ou en cours, et que le nombre d'emplois créés par projet est inférieur à celui d'autres pays européens.
