Ice cream manufacturer Magnum reported a 4.7 percent increase in sales during the first half of 2026. The company benefited from hot weather across Europe, with particularly strong sales growth in France and the United Kingdom.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Albert Heijn has suspended all online grocery deliveries until at least Tuesday due to a cyber incident that also took down its websites and apps. While the supermarket reports no evidence of data theft, authorities are urging the company to file an official police report to support the ongoing investigation.
Germany has approved major increases to tobacco taxes and introduced new levies on sugary soft drinks and certain alcoholic beverages. These measures, aimed at improving public health and boosting government revenue, will significantly impact Dutch consumers who currently cross the border to buy cheaper products.
The ANWB is acquiring energy supplier NextEnergy to expand its presence and capabilities in the dynamic energy market. The merger, which still requires regulatory approval, will allow the ANWB to leverage NextEnergy's smart technology to help customers optimize their energy usage.
Novo Nordisk has reported the theft of a large quantity of insulin pens from a medical wholesaler, raising concerns about their illegal sale. The manufacturer warns that these stolen items could be falsely marketed as weight-loss drugs, posing life-threatening risks to non-diabetic users who might accidentally inject insulin.
The Zuidasdok infrastructure project in Amsterdam faces significant delays and a funding shortfall of over one billion euros, leaving the completion of critical tunnels uncertain. Local officials are concerned that the lack of national financial commitment will cause years of construction disruption and threaten the economic stability of the district.
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