Verbraucherzentrale Hamburg

EU Right-to-Repair Directive implementation evolves

29 clusters · 207 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Apple and Samsung bypass EU battery replacement rules

The EU Right‑to‑Repair Directive (2024/1799) became legally binding on 31 July 2026, mandating that manufacturers of electronics and appliances provide spare parts, manuals, and services at reasonable prices. The rules p

Household utility efficiency and maintenance

12 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Electricity consumption: how to identify causes of rising bills

Efforts to manage household utility costs focus on improving efficiency in appliance usage and water conservation. Key electricity consumers include air conditioning units, refrigerators, and washing machines. Air condi

Global cocoa price volatility and chocolate industry impact

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Confectionery industry navigates cocoa costs and shifting consumer trends

Cocoa prices experienced a 161 percent surge between 2023 and 2024, ending a long period of price stability that had lasted from 2010 to 2022. Rune Pedersen, Managing Director of Mondelez Norway and head of Freia, noted

Edeka shrinkflation allegations regarding tea products

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Edeka tea brand flagged for shrinkflation by consumer group

The consumer protection organization Verbraucherzentrale Hamburg has flagged Edeka’s private label tea brand, Gut & Günstig, for alleged shrinkflation. The agency noted that varieties such as ‘Italian Lemon’ and ‘Mediter

Psychological and technological consumer trends

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Consumer trends: Dopamine shops and smart cart spending

Discussions regarding consumer behavior have focused on the psychological aspects of shopping and the impact of new retail technologies. Experts have identified shopping addiction as an impulse control disorder, noting

E-commerce consumer fraud trends

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Online shopping scams target consumers with empty packages

Reports indicate a rise in e-commerce fraud where deceptive online retailers target consumers using various fraudulent tactics. Initial reports highlight businesses advertising products at incomparably low prices to att

Consumer advocacy against shrinkflation in Europe

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Consumentenbond reports widespread shrinkflation in supermarkets

Consumer advocacy groups in Germany and the Netherlands have highlighted widespread instances of shrinkflation, where manufacturers reduce product volumes while maintaining or increasing prices. In Germany, reports indi