Compleat Food Group snaps up pie maker Wrights Food in first deal since merger
The Compleat Food Group was formed this year through the merger of Winterbotham Darby and Addo Food Group.
Kellogg reaches “tentative” agreement with union ahead of weekend vote
Kellogg's 1,400 workers at four US plants will vote on the latest offer on Sunday.
Start-up Meati Foods targets $1bn in sales with General Mills veteran Scott Tassani on board
Meati's "goal is to rapidly scale to drive accessibility across the US".
JBS’ deal for Australia’s Rivalea faces final hurdle after ACCC approval
The ACCC concluded the deal is "unlikely to substantially lessen competition in pork production and processing".
J.M. Smucker sells private-label pet-food business to Diamond Pet Foods
Smucker said the deal should be viewed as part of its “continued portfolio optimisation”.
Just Food Chart of the Week
Top companies for AI patents in food manufacturing in the three months to September
| Company | Number of patents |
|---|---|
| Nestle | 8 |
| Nippon Suisan Kaisha | 5 |
| Uni-President China Holdings | 5 |
| Danone | 2 |
Latest News
Ireland’s O’Brien Fine Foods acquires UK peer Bearfields of London
Bearfields is an established ham producer employing more than 100 people at its base in East London.
Greencore pins hopes on business wins as pre-Covid revenue recovery edges closer
In the wake of the departure next year of long-serving CEO Patrick Coveney, the private-label producer reported a return to growth in the year ended 24 September.
Food producers criticised for methane and deforestation goal “failures” – report
The FAIRR Protein Producer Index report concludes the sector is unprepared for the "decade of transition" on climate change.
BRF seeking to take full control of Turkey-based poultry processor Banvit
BRF has a stake in the business in a joint venture with sovereign wealth fund the Qatar Investment Authority.
Latest Themes
The food sector’s hiring for industrial automation is on rise
GlobalData digs into hiring patterns at food manufacturers.
Nestlé’s aggressive e-commerce target won’t be without challenges
Nestlé has set a target of generating 25% of its sales through e-commerce by 2025.
What geographic trends can be seen in food industry hiring for robotics roles?
A study of trends into the hiring for robotics jobs in the sector shows Europe is seeing increased activity.
Filings buzz: tracking cybersecurity mentions in food manufacturing
What's the interest among food manufacturers in cybersecurity? GlobalData digs into companies' recent public filings.
Study finds link between processed foods and climate-change impact
The report, published by the University of Sheffield in the UK, used Brazil as a case study.
European Commission proposes ban on food commodity imports from deforested areas
Soy, beef and cocoa imports would be impacted by such a ruling, set out as part of a package of environmental measures from Brussels.
Leading the charge – the companies at the cutting edge of cell-based protein product development
Just Food's guide to the leading cell-based meat, seafood and dairy companies.
Index shows US is winning the AI race – but for how long?
A new AI ranking from our sister site Investment Monitor reveals the countries that are leading the charge, with the US the most dominant location in 2021.
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