Diet confectionery: reaching its full potential in the Netherlands

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Dutch brewers: trouble brewing as the EC flexes its muscle

The European Commission has imposed its seventh largest ever fine on Heineken, and penalized Grolsch and Bavaria, for stifling competition in the Netherlands beer market through coordinated price fixing. Although it is unlikely to impact on each of the company's long-term performance, it should alert the rest of the industry to the fact that anti-competitive action will not be tolerated.

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eCommerce: Spanish online personal care market grows to $145 million

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Emerging market rivalry holds rewards for P&G, Unilever

In a rare display of one-upmanship, Procter & Gamble has claimed supremacy over Unilever in terms of sales of household products in emerging markets. Rivalry between the two companies on this key battleground is intense, but this should ultimately help the consumer product giants put clear water between themselves and their smaller rivals. Datamonitor analyst Andrew Serlin explains...

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Empty Nesters: UK consumers have the most left to spend

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Energy drinks: Holland and US to see strong growth

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EU food labeling: what's in a name?

Despite opposition from cheese producers in Denmark and Germany, the European Court of Justice has awarded Greece the sole right to the 'feta' name for its cheese. While the legislation will certainly help Greek feta retain its traditional qualities, rival products have been on the market long enough for consumers to continue buying generic feta-like cheeses regardless of their name or origin.

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Fish: sales in the Netherlands to pick up

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GM foods: EU agreement doesn't allay consumer fears

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GM foods: give it time

After a five year long moratorium on growing and commercializing GM foods, the EU has authorized the entry of a GM product onto the market. European consumers are still unconvinced, and the biotechnology companies behind the products fear the public may reject them. However consumers may learn to accept GM, first in nutraceuticals, and then in mainstream foods.

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