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Drinks mis-sold as traditional kefir ‘mislead’ consumers in France

Many ‘kefir’ drinks do not contain the right ingredients, a consumer association says

Row continues over €1.39 bottles of French wine in Lidl supermarkets

French winemakers and farmers angry about bottles of wine being sold for less than the cost to produce them

French supermarket launches ‘shop trucks’ to drive around rural areas

The new initiative will bring 350 everyday products to more isolated towns

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Which Cora supermarkets in France are rebranding to Carrefour?

The changeover will be gradual and in three stages, with no job losses expected

21 Casino supermarkets to close across France

Almost 1,000 people will lose their jobs in the latest round of upheaval to hit the brand

French supermarkets to begin ‘automatic refunds’: how will this work?

The refunds will come into force from 2025 and are intended to encourage recycling packaging

French supermarket trials tills with cameras to detect thefts

The cameras are focused on customers’ hands and identify ‘suspicious movement’ - but critics say they infringe privacy

See 7 French supermarket items on watchdog’s ‘scam products’ list

‘Basil’ soup with 0.2% basil, and ‘olive’ breadsticks that use palm oil are among products highlighted in the group’s new hit list

Brazilian discount chain Atacadão opens in France for bulk buys

The store, which is owned by Carrefour, promises to offer items up to 10-15% cheaper than in regular supermarkets

Which supermarket do French people prefer for food shopping?

Major brands such as Leclerc and Intermarché do not even make the top five

Casino supermarket boss pledges massive price reductions in France

Prices up to 20% cheaper are just one of the measures announced as part of the overhaul

Many Casino supermarkets to become cheaper Intermarchés: where and why

Find out which supermarkets are due to change and if there is one near you

Why shoppers are still opting for paper till receipts in France

As many as 60% still ask for paper receipts, despite a new law making them opt-in only

Supermarket ham recalled in France over listeria concerns

There are fears that the meat may cause food poisoning

Why now is good time to stock up on hygiene products in France

Discounts of up to 80% are available at supermarkets including Carrefour, E.Leclerc, and Auchan

Intermarché and Auchan to buy more than 300 Casino stores in France

‘It's the worst Christmas present the staff could have had,’ said a representative of the CGT union, saying workers will not ‘let themselves be thrown away without reacting’

Prosecco gains ground as Champagne sales drop by 20% in France

Shoppers are swerving the more-expensive drink for less-costly alternatives, figures show

Strike call for December 5 over risk of Casino shop closures in France

Unions say they are ‘fearful’ for the future of staff and have filed a strike motion lasting until end of the month

Tax, dentist fees, TV sport, letters: Ten practical updates for France

We look at key announcements you may have missed

Supermarkets in France to run more ‘at cost’ fuel sales

Carrefour and E. Leclerc offering deal every day of the week, other supermarkets increase weekend commitments

Why are there more food recalls now in France, that you often post?

The standardisation of product recalls means it is easier to find and share information on faulty products

Which is the cheapest supermarket chain in France?

Both Lidl and E.Leclerc claim the title - we explain why

Watch out for false supermarket ‘date-end’ food promotions in France

Some deals may be too good to be true, a consumer magazine warns

Supermarket shoppers in France warned over loyalty card scam

Carrefour has issued tips aimed at protecting its customers from the swindle

French supermarket chain to sell cheaper fuel on summer weekends

The offer will last until mid-August

It was not all bad: Five good news stories from France this week

From cave paintings to free rail cards, our overview of news with a positive angle

It was not all bad: 5 positive French stories to start your weekend

From a world-first operation that saved the life of a baby in France to a whip-round for a French actor, we look at this week’s good news stories

Low-cost supermarket set to open three new stores in France

Toujust wants to open 25 stores by the end of this year

Tips on where to find the best value fruit and vegetables in France

New report reveals supermarkets are not always the cheapest option

Germany’s answer to Action? Low-cost brand opens first store in France

TEDi sells mainly non-food items at low prices and is expected to open around a dozen shops across France in the coming months

Which supermarket foods have been hardest hit by inflation in France?

From sugar to spaghetti, a new study has looked at the items that have increased the most in price over the last two years

Third French supermarket to launch basket of cheaper everyday goods

Carrefour will offer 200 everyday items below €2 and freeze the cost for at least 100 days in the latest anti-inflation scheme, as the government's ‘low-cost basket’ idea is rejected

Mass recall of French supermarket yoghurts

The items are all in glass pots and there are concerns over a risk of ingestion of glass shards

Why food prices are at risk of rising again in France from March

Supermarket boss says most producers are asking for new increases of at least 10% as annual negotiations continue

Supermarket cooked hams recalled in France over listeria concern

The products were sold across the country in the chain U

Supermarket French wine recall over fears of slivers of glass inside

The two wines were sold for over a year in Monoprix, the other in Metro

French supermarket drops controversial ‘dynamic pricing’ practice

Some items at Casino stores could cost as much as 36% more on Sundays, it has emerged this week

Long-life cow’s milk sold in supermarkets is recalled in France

The packs of six have been recalled due to a problem with the flavour, texture, or smell. Here is what to do if you have some at home

Warning over bank card scam in French supermarket car parks

Fraudsters pretending to be shop workers are targeting elderly people

Man spends drunken night in French supermarket, €3,000 of damage

The intruder hid from staff and then helped himself to crisps, prawns, cocktail sausages, alcohol and more

Carrefour recalls raclette cheese in France over listeria suspicion

If you have bought this product you should not consume it. You can return it to the supermarket for a refund

Are there bargains to be found at France’s Foires aux Vins wine sales?

The annual sales generally run from September to October. We look at how much of a saving you can expect to make

What food products have risen most in price in France?

New figures show that year-on-year, prices are up most for meat, pasta, margarine, and coffee, as a result of the war in Ukraine, energy costs, drought, frost, and lingering effects of Covid

Häagen-Dazs ice creams recalled across France

The ice creams were sold at supermarkets including Auchan, Carrefour, Intermarché and Super U. These are the batches affected

E.Leclerc France extends anti-inflation price freeze on key items

The measure was initially applied to 120 of the supermarket chain’s most-bought products, but has now been expanded to include around 110 more

Plan for '2-for-1' deals in French supermarkets axed after backlash

Producers reacted negatively to a suggestion from the Economy Ministry that the deals could help with rising costs

French service station petrol-diesel error costs customers dear

The supplier of a Charente petrol station mixed up the different storage tanks, leading drivers to fill up with the wrong fuel

The French supermarkets offering subscriptions for in-store discounts

Some major brands are giving consumers permanent reductions of up to 15% on a wide range of everyday items if they sign up

Supermarket in France tries to ban masks inside ‘to fight shoplifting’

The director of the Carrefour franchise store in southeast France said that people wearing masks during Covid had made it more difficult to identify thieves

Carrefour cordons bleus recalled in France over plastic content risk

People who consume the chicken products could sustain ‘injuries’ from pieces of plastic contained within

Leclerc boss wants to end 10% profit margin on supermarket foods

A 2018 law requires retailers to implement this margin so as to prevent a ‘race to the bottom’ in terms of supermarket prices

Shoppers in France favour budget supermarket items as inflation rises

Sales of cheaper supermarket-brand products are up 11% in the first quarter of this year, while sales of organic food fall

French supermarket Casino launches seasonal fruit and veg labels

A new colour-coded label will help consumers to see the seasonality of produce. The store also says it will not sell any strawberries in winter as out of season here

First 100% organic E.Leclerc supermarket in France closes

The closure comes four years after the store opened, due to a lack of clients, even as the sector booms in France, and prices rise less for organic than regular produce

Listeria risk: Carrefour and Leclerc fish fillets recalled in France

The packs of smoked haddock may contain the listeria bacteria, which can be particularly harmful for pregnant women and immunosuppressed people

Cheese and Kinder chocolate recalls expanded in France

Around 24,000 cheeses are being recalled due to links to listeria, while several Kinder products are recalled in relation to a salmonella risk

French supermarket price wars continue as shoppers try to save money

More than half of people in a poll said spending power was of more concern to them than the Russian invasion of Ukraine

French group Auchan defends decision to stay in Russia as ‘human’

The international CEO has said the company is remaining operational in the country so as not to deprive its employees of income, and to limit the effect of inflation on ordinary ‘civilians’

E. coli risk: Buitoni recalls all Fraîch’up frozen pizzas in France

The brand is asking any customers who bought one of the pizzas before March 18 to not consume it and to throw it away

‘Fuel prices to drop in France from Monday, diesel down 35 euro cents’

Unleaded 95 and 98 will also drop, says the CEO of major fuel purchaser E. Leclerc. We explain where to find the cheapest petrol near you

French DIY retailer offers to cut duplicate keys via photo service

New service claims to be cheaper than local locksmiths and completely safe

Boom in French supermarkets buying and selling second-hand items

All the big-name supermarkets are rolling out ‘coin occasion’ areas, as customers look to cash-in on used items

Various sliced bread products sold in French supermarkets recalled

The recall affects loaves sold in Monoprix, Franprix, Intermarché and Netto

Rocamadour cheese recalled from French shops over salmonella risk

The product is found around the country in the supermarkets Intermarché, Cora and Leclerc

Price of Covid self-tests in pharmacies in France raises questions

Some supermarkets are selling them at a ‘cost price’ of as low as €1.24 a test whereas pharmacies are billing the state around €4.50 for each test, their fees included

French supermarket tills where chit-chat is welcome grow in popularity

The ‘slow checkouts’ are for shoppers who want a more personal experience and aim to help tackle loneliness and isolation

Carrefour France trials a ‘vegan butcher’ product range

The meat substitutes – including mince and burgers – will be provided by popular brand the Vegetarian Butcher

Home Covid tests to stay in French supermarkets until February 15

The self-tests had been set to be sold until the end of January, but their help in meeting the soaring demand for tests means this has now been extended

French pig farmers declare ‘state of emergency’ over pork prices

Increasing cost of animal food and other raw materials amid tight supermarket prices are forcing them to sell at a loss, claim farmers

Intermarché supermarket recalls children’s yoghurt across France

The product – Pâturages Les P’tits Prods Goûters Lactés – may contain metallic particles and should not be consumed

Covid France: Supermarkets to sell self-tests until January 31

Change comes as rising demand for tests and shortages in pharmacies - prices should be less than €2

Covid-19 France: How far can I travel to shop?

Do I have to shop at my nearest supermarket or can I travel further afield? Is there a kilometre limit set for travel for shopping? I need to travel about 11km to get specialist dog food, is this possible under the current rules?

See new Carrefour shop where items are paid for without being scanned

A newly opened supermarket in Paris uses cameras and weight sensors to monitor what items a customer chooses, meaning no need for cashiers or even to scan the products

Warning that many French supermarket prices are set to rise sharply

The CEOs of both Leclerc and Carrefour predict significant increases for many everyday food products this month but pledge to negotiate hard to reduce the amount passed onto shoppers

Toilet roll price row looms between makers and supermarkets in France

Paper product companies are facing substantial rises in energy and raw material costs and want supermarkets to pay them more. Shoppers would be left with having to pay a ‘few extra cents’ on products