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Nielsen figures for the last P8 period (July - August)
FMCG (fast moving consumer good) /FLS (fresh and self-service)FMCG/FLS sales confirmed their growth in mass retailing, with a 5.2% increase in value on P8, all networks combined. The trend is also ...
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Recovery plan : supporting irrigation to combine climate change adaptation and food security
This year, after the driest July since 1959, French farmers harvested 20% less grain than last year.
French agriculture minister, Julien Denormandie, announced that "a significant part of the agricultural ...
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Carrefour confirms its leadership in organic products
In hypermarkets and supermarkets alike, the Carrefour group is more dynamic on the organic market than the market as a whole and is widening the gap with the challenger Leclerc.The efforts are paying ...
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The milk price has risen 10 € in one year
According to FranceAgriMer, the national body for agriculture and seafood products, organic milk has increased by only €1/1000 l between June 2019 and June 2020.Real milk (all qualities and premiums ...
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Retailers market shares: E.Leclerc scores, Carrefour rises and Casino struggles.
Just before the new school year, Kantar publishes French food retailers' market shares for the last period 8 (13 July to 9 August): E.Leclerc continues to maintain a certain “social distancing” ...
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The growth of the e-commerce in the petfood industry
E-commerce is becoming increasingly important in the pet food market. Year after year, the segment is gaining market share and represents 12% of sales to date.In France, the petfood market is enjoying ...
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Essential oils or natural extracts: 5 tips for choosing your additive
1. "Essential oils", oleoresins, identical nature, what are the differences?The plant extracts authorised on the European market have very varied chemical compositions and highly complementary modes of ...
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Iced tea, still dynamic!
The iced tea market is doing well with a sales turnover increase of +1.5% in April 2020, but suffering from a slowdown if we compare to last year at the same period (+17.5%). The Covid-19 crisis did not ...
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Feeding 9 billion people in 2050: a new challenge for animal production ?
In 2050, the world population should reach 9bn and it is estimated that +60% of food would be needed, including the animal proteins. It is then necessary to create a sustainable food system that takes ...
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The reinforcement of responsible consumption
A recent survey conducted from March to June shows the impact of the Covid-19 on consumption trends. Overall, we note an acceleration of the trends showed at the beginning of the year, except for the ...
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The composition of pet food now deciphered by Gamelle
Vetools, a Lyon-based company that develops digital tools for animal health and well-being, has just recently launched Gamelle, the first application which analyses the composition of industrial dog and ...
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New ways of shopping: the no-channel experience
During the lockdown, e-commerce has experienced an impressive expansion, with the number of unique online shoppers who increased by 40% in the first quarter. With the lockdown behind us, the big challenge ...
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EU Compound feed production expected to decrease
FEFAC (the European Compound Feed Manufacturers’ Federation) expects the cattle feed production to decrease by 4.1% in the EU. Due to the fact that the production has been affected by the closure ...
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New interest for loyalty programmes
A greater anticipation of purchases? A greater attention to prices and advantages of loyalty cards? A desire to start again to consume after the lockdown? Probably a little bit of all that. The Fidme ...
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Alcohol free beers: who are the consumers ?
According to a survey carried out by YouGov, alcohol-free beers consumers do consume alcohol (86%), are interested in sport (35%) and are men aged between 34 and 44 years (16%). These French people ...
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The good progression of FMCG products in July
According to a recent note from Nielsen/LSA, the first week of school holiday in France gives positive signals, with a turnover increase for FMCG +Fresh food of 5,9%.E-commerce, who was by far the favourite ...
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Pork meat quality and animal's stress
Several studies have shown a correlation between the quality of the meat (which is calculated by its pH) and the level of stress experienced by the animal before slaughter.In fact, meat that are below ...
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SIAL Paris 2020 is canceled
Because of the current sanitary crisis and consequent uncertainty, the Comexposium Group responsible for the organization of the food trade show, has announced the cancelation of SIAL Paris 2020 postponed ...
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French consumers more cautious when planning food shopping
A French survey conducted by the smartphone application Shopmium has shown that hypermarkets and supermarkets stay the main spots for food shopping for French consumers. But most importantly, ...
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The world’s leading trade fair for animal production, EuroTier, has been postponed.
New dates: 9 -12 February 2021! The decision to postpone EuroTier and EnergyDecentral was taken in close coordination with both of the trade fairs' expert advisory boards and in the interest of exhibitors ...
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Syrups, a category with a bright future
Although in decline, dilutable beverages and syrops can still benefit from the current trends of sugar reduction, less packaging and the search for more naturalness. The main players intend to use their ...