2 Sisters owner says CO2 crisis “massive body blow” to food supplies
“With no CO2 supply, Christmas will be cancelled,” says 2 Sisters founder Ranjit Singh Boparan.
Mondelez staff to end strikes at US plants
Workers started their industrial action on 10 August.
UK meat processors sound CO2 warning
Two major trade bodies have warned of the impact on production from the closure this week of two fertiliser plans in northern England.
Italy to require workers to show Covid ‘green pass’
The so-called green pass is an extension to some measures already in place.
Danone adds capacity for Alpro in France
The Issenheim facility will become Danone's largest for Alpro in Europe.
The growth in listed companies' share prices by industry vertical
| Industry | Share price growth |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 89.7% |
| Technology | 68.4% |
| Mining | 66.7% |
| Apparel | 66% |
| Healthcare | 40.2% |
| Packaging | 39.5% |
| Retail | 35.1% |
| Medical | 34.5% |
| Pharma | 24.3% |
| Banking & Payments | 19.9% |
| Consumer | 18.2% |
Latest News
Thai ice-cream firm Winsome Green Co. gets PE backing
Winsome Green Co. sells ice-cream, milk and bakery products under brands including Mingo and SoFresh.
Thai Union chases minority interest in ingredients firm R&B Food
Thai Union plans a 10% stake in Bangkok-listed R&B Food.
Iceland Seafood International finalises Ahumados Dominguez deal in Spain
Iceland Seafood International has upped its initially proposed stake from 80% to 85%.
German fish supplier Lübbert sells stake to Norwegian investor Kverva Industrier
The investor said the deal will support the development of its portfolio companies in the German market.
Latest Themes
Nestle issues more details on regenerative agriculture plans
The investment in 'regen ag' is part of Nestle's plans to have “zero net greenhouse gas emissions” by 2050.
PepsiCo unveils “end-to-end” sustainability project for a “better planet”
Pep+ involves three key pillars: “positive agriculture, [a] positive value chain and positive choices”.
UK government attracts food industry ire over delay of new rules on EU imports
New controls were due to be implemented from 1 October but Cabinet Office Minister Lord Frost said they will now be brought in next year.
UK ‘destined for permanent food shortages’ – trade body chief
The head of The Food and Drink Federation says “I think we will see we are now in for permanent shortages”.
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.
US to require larger firms to mandate Covid-19 vaccines, negative tests
Biden: “What more is there to wait for? What more do you need to see? We’ve made vaccinations free, safe and convenient.”
Investors set pace on corporate climate action
Concerned investors are starting to make corporate laggards take real action on climate change, but for some investors, they are not moving fast enough.
No jab, no job? Food groups broach sore subject of vaccine mandates
A clutch of food companies has publicly announced vaccine mandates for workers. The issue is likely to prove controversial but it’s one companies are chewing over.
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