Geti Wilba acquires Apetito Convenience in all-German deal
The company's private-equity owner aims to be a specialist frozen-food business.
Humble Group buys Swedish ingredients firm Ewalco
The acquisitive Humble has announced another deal as it continues its expansion.
Pilgrim’s Pride insists growth can be had from latest UK acquisition
The US meat group has acknowledged it has bought assets that have enjoyed only “minimal growth” but believes there are opportunities to be had.
UK food, drink exports to EU “almost halve” in Q1
The UK’s food industry trade association has issued data on shipments from January to March, labelling the numbers “a disaster”.
‘Child slavery claims against Nestle, Cargill dismissed by US court’
Nestlé and Cargill have won the day in a court ruling over child slavery in west Africa.
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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Bubs Australia marks US debut with baby-formula listing, new subsidiary
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