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French companies expand presence in Ethiopia, despite security concerns

The Africa Forward summit, currently under way in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, reflects France’s efforts to reposition itself on the continent. An increasing number of French companies are choosing to set up operations in neighbouring Ethiopia – attracted by a market of more than 120 million people, despite a deteriorating…

Radio France Internationale

French supermarkets still hooked on plastic despite waste goals: report

French supermarkets are still relying heavily on plastic packaging despite laws requiring them to cut single-use plastic waste – with bottled water, wrapped fruit and vegetables and ready-to-cook produce sold in plastic remaining common on shelves across the country, an investigation published Wednesday found.

Radio France Internationale

How climate-friendly is your local supermarket? New study ranks Europe’s biggest chains

Experts have urged European supermarkets to transition towards plant-rich foods to cut emissions and lower costs.

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What will AI never be able to do and what can it do? Tech executives in Spain weigh in

AI is already a transformative reality in multiple sectors, but it poses challenges in cybersecurity and personal data protection. Experts from Microsoft, Carrefour and Iberdrola discuss the present and future of artificial intelligence.

Euronews

Carrefour Name Disappears From Arab Stores As Israel Boycotters Claim Victory

The Carrefour name has disappeared from storefronts in some Arab countries, with pro-Palestinian shoppers and activists hailing the shift as a victory for their boycott of brands perceived as being linked to Israel.

International Business Times

NGOs call on EU to stop doing business with Israel's 'illegal' settlements

A coalition of over 80 NGOs has launched a campaign urging European countries to stop all commercial or investment activities related to Israel’s settlements in Palestinian territories. Groups like French supermarket giant Carrefour stand accused of directly or indirectly "enabling the humanitarian crisis" driven by Israel’s prolonged occupation.

Radio France Internationale

Lay Off Our Eggs Market, French Producers Tell Ukraine

The leading French eggs association has sounded alarm over the import of hundreds of thousands of eggs from Ukraine, warning they breach with European production standards and may contain banned antibiotics.

International Business Times

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Carrefour sells Italian supermarkets to NewPrinces for €1 billion

The Reggio Emilia-based group that owns several food brands makes the leap into large-scale distribution with the purchase of around 1,000 retail outlets across the country.

Euronews

Nine in 10 French supermarkets still selling alcohol to underage customers

An undercover investigation has found that major supermarket chains across France are still selling alcohol to minors, breaking the law meant to protect underage drinkers.

Radio France Internationale

Retailers demand European Commission investigate Visa and Mastercard fees

European retailers are complaining about Visa and Mastercard's fees and lack of transparency to the European Commission.

TechRadar

3 High-Growth Retail Stocks to Watch

Retail stocks may have faced short-term turbulence, but the long-term growth story remains intact. With rising disposable incomes, digital transformation, and evolving consumer preferences, companies like Ralph Lauren (RL), Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM), and Carrefour (CRRFY) are positioning themselves for sustained success. Could these high-growth stocks be worth watching? Read…

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Meta and Uber among firms ‘linked’ to alleged corporate migrant worker abuse

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre found 665 cases of alleged abuse against migrant workers in publicly documented information.

Evening Standard

South America Summit Hopes To Seal 'Historic' Trade Deal With EU

Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay are hoping to announce a blockbuster trade deal with the European Union at a regional summit Friday after a push by Brussels to get the long-delayed accord over the line.

International Business Times

Carrefour apologizes to Brazil for CEO's remarks, and beef is headed back to its stores

Brazilian beef is headed back to the shelves of Carrefour-owned grocery stores after a brief boycott sparked by remarks from the French company’s chief executive about nations in the South America trade bloc Mercosur

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Carrefour Attempts Damage Control Against Brazil 'Boycott'

French supermarket group Carrefour attempted Tuesday to end a supplier "boycott" of its stores in Brazil by apologizing for refusing to sell Mercosur-origin meat in its outlets in France.

Radio France Internationale

Brazil blocks local meat deliveries to French Carrefour chain over trade row

Brazil's agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers who have boycotted deliveries to local French-owned supermarket chain Carrefour, in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations.

The Independent UK

Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil

Supermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur has sparked a strong reaction in Brazil

International Business Times

Brazil Minister Says Supports Meat Supplier 'Boycott' Of Carrefour

Brazil's agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers that have halted deliveries to Carrefour supermarkets in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations.

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French retailer Carrefour to review Saudi franchise over migrant worker abuses

French supermarket chain Carrefour is reviewing how workers are treated at its Saudi franchise, Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), after an Amnesty International report raised concerns about migrant labour abuses.

International Business Times

Amnesty Says Migrant Workers Exploited At Carrefour Saudi Stores

Rights group Amnesty International published Monday a report that accused the Saudi Arabian franchise of French supermarket giant Carrefour of exploiting migrant workers.

International Business Times

Report Links Meatpacking Companies To 'War On Nature' In Brazil

A report by environmental and rights NGOs Tuesday linked three major meatpacking companies to illegal deforestation in Brazil, where farmers are accused of spraying herbicides from the sky to clear huge tracts of land.

Cycling Weekly

Tweets of the week: The Vuelta a España's surreal supermarket visit

Long live Carrefour, unless you're a Lidl or Intermarché ultra

Cycling News

'No eggs, no bread, just lots of wins' - Vuelta a España peloton pedals through hypermarket for race's latest wacky start

Main hall of Carrefour grocery retail store used on stage 6 start as unprecedented race venue

The Independent UK

Vuelta a Espana stage bizarrely starts inside a Spanish supermarket

The peloton embarked from the aisles of a Carrefour for the sixth stage of the Spanish grand tour

Cycling News

As it happened: A new race leader from the breakaway on Vuelta a España stage 6

Ben O'Connor takes 6:31 on the peloton after solo ride to glory in Yunquera

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