Europe

It Looks Like Amazon Accidentally Leaked When Prime Day 2018 Is

June 22, 2018

Amazon Prime Day, the online retailer’s big summer sale, will start on July 16, according to a banner that appeared briefly on the Amazon U.K. website.

Big-Name Retailers Make Pride Merchandise in Places That Aren’t L.G.B.T.-Friendly

June 21, 2018

The New York Times

The merchandise has never been more plentiful or easier to find. Tote bags that say “United” from H&M. T-shirts emblazoned with “I Am Proud” from Levi Strauss & Co. An inflatable, rainbow-colored whale from Target — a “Pride Narwhal.”

Summer Barbecue Threat: U.K. Meat Packers and Beer Makers Are Facing a Carbon Dioxide Shortage

June 21, 2018

The Guardian

World Cup barbecues may be under threat as beers, fizzy drinks and meat producers warn of potential shortages caused by a lack of CO2.

McDonald’s to Switch to Paper Straws in Britain as Country Turns Against Plastic

June 19, 2018

The New York Times

The queen has backed efforts to curb the use of plastics. The Church of England has encouraged a similar push. The British government plans to legislate to require it.

Green Energy Storage: Siemens Pilots the Use of Ammonia

June 19, 2018

The Guardian

A chemical compound commonly used to boost crop yields could be the answer to helping the world increase its consumption of renewable energy.

U.S. Olive Tariffs Already Hurting Spanish Producers, Says EU

June 15, 2018

The Guardian

The European commission has said the “simply unacceptable” imposition of high tariffs by the U.S. on Spanish olives is already having a major effect on producers in southern Spain.

Google Gets Into Groceries by Partnering With France's Carrefour for Online Food Delivery

June 14, 2018

Fortune

As online ordering and fresh food delivery expands around the globe, Google is angling for a stake. The Alphabet subsidiary announced a joint venture this week with French chain Carrefour, making it the first retailer in France to partner with Google.

Hackers Targeting Ships Could Block English Channel, Security Group Warns

June 12, 2018

Supply Management

Cyberattacks targeting a shipping navigation system could be used to block the English Channel, a security researcher has warned.

British Watchdog Probes Reports That Meat Found in Vegetarian Meals

June 12, 2018

Reuters

Britain’s food watchdog said it was investigating allegations that traces of meat had been found in “meat-free” and vegan meals sold at the country’s two largest supermarket chains, Tesco and Sainsbury’s.

Supplier Diversity Key to Tackling Geopolitical Risk, Analysts Say

June 8, 2018

Supply Management

Diversified supply chains are key to mitigating modern geopolitical risks, buyers have been told.

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