EU ‘expected to grant grace period extension for chilled meat entering Northern Ireland from GB’
Unconfirmed reports suggest the EU is willing to extend the grace period to cover the Loyalist 'marching season' in Northern Ireland.
Demand for Nestle ice creams spurs factory investment in Canada
Nestlé is adding production capacity to its ice-cream operations in Canada.
Scharffen Berger’s new owners outline plans for chocolate brand
The brand is now part-owned – and led – by a former executive of US candy maker The Topps Company.
Heura Foods wins investment to grow plant-based meat business
Spain-based start-up Heura Foods plans to expand its international presence.
“I’m worried there may be too much of a pendulum swing” – Sol Cuisine founder Dror Balshine on the plant-based product surge
Sol Cuisine founder Dror Balshine outlines the Canadian plant-based food firm's future priorities after its recent stock exchange listing.
How is artificial intelligence innovation progressing in the food sector?
Where are firms in the food sector hiring for Big Data roles? (Source: GlobalData)
| City, Country | Big data job ads in Q1 2021 |
|---|---|
| Suresnes, France | 21 |
| Minneapolis, US | 8 |
| Beijing, China | 5 |
| Mumbai, India | 5 |
| Barcelona, Spain | 5 |
| Plano, United States | 5 |
| Shanghai, China | 4 |
| Hyderabad, India | 4 |
| Xico, Mexico | 4 |
| Montvale, US | 4 |
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Once Upon a Farm acquires baby-food meal-delivery firm Raised Real
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Australia’s Costa Group enters deal for citrus grower 2PH Farms
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