The vegetable oil price index rose 2.3% from May to 155.7 points, now 18.2% above its June 2024 level, led by higher palm, rapeseed, and soy oil prices.

European sweets and snacks company Valeo Foods Group has broadened its Italian bakery holdings with the purchase of Melegatti 1894.

Spanish cooperative supermarket chain Covirán reported 0.13% growth in gross sales in its financial year 2024 to €1.85 billion.