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EU's retaliatory tariffs on US go live

22 June 2018 | Michelle Russell

The European Commission's higher duties on US products, including food, issued in response to the tariffs from the Trump administration on imports of steel and aluminium, go live today (22 June).... read more

NAFTA deal may be reached next month

12 April 2018 | Michelle Russell

An agreement on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) could be reached by the first week of May, Mexico's Economy Minister has said, with that optimism corroborated by US President Donald Trump.... read more

WTO urges effort to avoid escalating trade tensions

21 March 2018 | Michelle Russell

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has said its members need to work together to "step back from the brink" of an escalation in trade tensions in response to new US tariffs on steel and aluminium, which enter force this week.... read more

Regenerative organic certification launched in US

14 March 2018 | Michelle Russell

A new organic certification programme has been launched in the US, aimed at improving fairness for farmers and workers, as well as addressing animal welfare and ecological land management.... read more

CPTPP countries sign Pacific trade pact

9 March 2018 | Michelle Russell

The 11 remaining countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have signed their revised version of the multilateral trade pact without the US, reviving a deal set to slash tariffs and foster trade in a marketplace worth close to around US$13.5trn.... read more

TPP11 nations move trade pact forward with new name

15 November 2017 | Michelle Russell

Trade ministers from 11 Trans-Pacific Partnership nations have agreed on core elements of the new trade pact that is moving forward despite the absence of the US from the agreement.... read more

Brexit - UK to keep duty-free access for developing countries

26 June 2017 | Michelle Russell

The UK will maintain duty-free access to its market for goods from dozens of developing countries once it has left the EU.... read more

INDIA: Wal-Mart outlines India expansion plans

14 April 2014 | Michelle Russell

Wal-Mart has revealed growth plans for its wholesale store division in India including the opening of additional stores and an extension of its B2B e-commerce platform.... read more

US: Family Dollar to close 370 stores

11 April 2014 | Michelle Russell

US discounter Family Dollar Stores has announced plans to cut jobs and close around 370 under-performing outlets.... read more

US: Wal-Mart Q4 profits, sales outlook hits shares

20 February 2014 | Michelle Russell

Wal-Mart saw its share price fall this morning (20 February) after the retail giant posted a fall in fourth-quarter earnings and lowered its fiscal 2015 sales guidance.... read more

US: Target lowers Q4 guidance amid data breach

13 January 2014 | Michelle Russell

Target Corp has warned of larger losses than expected in its fourth-quarter as it revealed a data breach in December may now have affected 70m customers.... read more

UK: Tesco shares slide after latest sales declines

9 January 2014 | Michelle Russell

Tesco has again reported declines in sales at home and abroad as it outlined how it traded during Christmas and New Year.... read more

INDIA: Bharti Retail appoints Wal-Mart exec Jain as CEO

8 January 2014 | Michelle Russell

Bharti Retail has appointed the former head of Wal-Mart India, Raj Jain, as its CEO.... read more

UK: Sainsbury's Q3 results prove strong for food but flat for group after "tough" Christmas

8 January 2014 | Michelle Russell

Sainsbury's saw its sales growth slow in its third quarter as a "very tough" October and November weighed on its results.... read more

INDIA: Wal-Mart promotes Iyer to head up India unit

13 December 2013 | Michelle Russell

Wal-Mart executive Krish Iyer has been promoted to lead the US retail giant's operations in India.... read more

US: Dollar General records "strong" Q3

5 December 2013 | Michelle Russell

US discount retailer Dollar General said it delivered a "strong" third-quarter after recording an increase in earnings.... read more

Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words

2 December 2013 | Michelle Russell

The battle for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory continued this week, with the latest twist coming from Australian dairy co-op Murray Goulburn, which increased its offer for the company.... read more

NETHERLANDS: FrieslandCampina consumer boss gets COO role

29 November 2013 | Michelle Russell

Dairy giant FrieslandCampina has appointed Gregory Sklikas to the role of chief operating officer for its consumer foods business. ... read more

China briefing: Retailers look to China for growth opportunities

29 November 2013 | Michelle Russell

China's grocery market has been growing at a rapid pace for several years. Representing one fifth of the world's population, this emerging market has become a significant opportunity for foreign investors seeking overseas growth. Michelle Russell reports.... read more

IRELAND: M&S staff prepare for Xmas strikes

29 November 2013 | Michelle Russell

Marks and Spencer employees are to stage a series of walk-outs across Ireland in the run-up to Christmas in a row over the closure of their pension scheme.... read more

SPAIN: Shuanghui coy over "plans for Campofrio bid"

29 November 2013 | Michelle Russell

Chinese pork group Shuanghui International has remained coy over reports it is planning a bid for Spanish meat processor Campofrio.... read more

UK: Household waste target missed, admits WRAP

28 November 2013 | Michelle Russell

A target to reduce household food and drink waste in the UK, drawn up as part of industry attempts to tackle the issue, has been missed, it emerged today (28 November).... read more

INDIA: Nestle denies India stake increase plans

28 November 2013 | Michelle Russell

Nestle has dismissed reports it is planning to increase its stake in its Indian arm.... read more

UK: Premier in PE talks over Hovis investment

28 November 2013 | Michelle Russell

Premier Foods has held discussions with private-equity investors in a bid to secure backing for its Hovis bread unit, just-food understands.... read more

RUSSIA: Cherkizovo Q3 earnings slump

28 November 2013 | Michelle Russell

Russian meat company Cherkizovo saw its earnings fall in the third quarter after the high cost of feed grain hit profits.... read more

INDIA: Wal-Mart: India expansion remains on hold