Analysis - "Other bidders will show up for Carrefour"

Vivera, the Dutch producer of meat substitutes, could go into the hands of a new owner. Negotiations are said to be already underway.

Greenyard continued its growth unabatedly in the third quarter of its broken financial year. The fruit and vegetable business is optimistic about the future and continues to work on reducing its debt.

Following the French court case against Intermarché for possible abuse of power, retail organisations are reacting with concern: purchasing alliances promote competition and keep consumer prices down, they argue.