Food features in five-year tariff suspension agreed by US, EU over aircraft subsidies
The US and the EU have come to an agreement over a long-running dispute.
US government backs meatpacking industry probe
The US administration is concerned about food security risks in an industry dominated by large...
UK claims “protection” for farmers as Australia trade deal unveiled
Agri-food businesses are awaiting the finer details of a formally acknowledged free-trade deal between the UK and Australia.
Princes plants in Mauritius pause operations amid Covid cases
The UK-based canned-food group says there are “no immediate supply concerns”.
US-based FoodPharma sells majority stake to New Harbor Capital
The Chicago-based investment firm said the deal will help FoodPharma expand into new product areas.
Consumer company stocks have recovered slower than average since the pandemic began
The top 10 countries for cloud computing job ads from packaged food companies in 2021 (Source: GlobalData)
Countries posting the most cloud computing job ads in the packaged food sector during 2021
| Country | Cloud computing job ads |
|---|---|
| United States | 283 |
| France | 106 |
| India | 93 |
| Poland | 91 |
| Mexico | 44 |
| Spain | 38 |
| Germany | 23 |
| United Kingdom | 22 |
| Brazil | 16 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
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US pork group Wholestone Farms to build plant
The farmer-owned processor has acquired land for the facility, set to be in South Dakota.
France’s Furahaa Group becomes KBW Ventures’ latest investment
The vehicle, set up by Saudi Arabia’s Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, has in the past backed Beyond Meat and Just.
Dutch meat firm Van Loon Group eyes alt-meat expansion
The family-owned business, already present in plant-based meats, wants to beef up its presence in the area.
US fruit-snacks maker Rind secures Series A funds
Rind is seeking to accelerate sales this year after securing funding.
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