Beyond Meat boss Ethan Brown calls for tax on eating meat
Taxing meat consumption could help emerging markets invest in building the consumption of plant-based meat, Brown argued.
Universal Robina Corp. exits Oceania with sale to Intersnack
The deal comes after two acquisitions in seven years in New Zealand and Australia by...
UK conglomerate Camellia takes majority stake in local apple supplier Bardsley England
Camellia said the investment would ensure Bardsley can invest further in developing its packing operations and in extending its orchards.
Former Pilgrim’s Pride execs, Koch Foods indicted in lengthy price-fixing case
Pilgrim's Pride had previously pleaded guilty to the charges and was fined.
Mexican bakery Grupo Bimbo snaps up US cookies maker Emmy’s Organics
The Mexican firm said the deal provides an opening into the better-for-you cookies market.
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Euralis, Maisadour in talks over future of duck assets
The France-based manufacturers are weighing up the future of their duck-meat businesses.
Investor-backed venture Gourmet Italian Food buys snack maker Fabian
The Luise family will retain a minority holding in Fabian.
Dole IPO price lower than planned
Trading in the shares of the US-based fruit-and-vegetable supplier is due to start today (30 July).
Nestle adds new lines to US plant for Toll House cookie dough
Nestlé said the investment at its site in Wisconsin will create 100 jobs.
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Danone to “overhaul” board
The Activia maker said the move was part of changes to how the company is governed, which has already seen the chairman and CEO roles no longer held by one person.
We can’t fund cost of sustainable food alone, Nomad Foods exec says
The frozen-food group argues it would be fair if “all shoulders take a share of their responsibility to fight climate change”.
UK food chain gets exemptions from Covid self-isolation
Up to 10,000 staff are expected to be able to avoid quarantine measures.
UK retail body warns self-isolation rules pressure ability to “keep shelves stocked”
The British Retail Consortium warns the country's official Covid-19 tracing app is putting pressure on retailers' ability to maintain opening hours and keep shelves stocked.
Ben & Jerry’s owner Unilever “fully committed” to Israel, CEO Jope insists
The FMCG giant has faced Israel’s ire after Ben & Jerry’s said it would no longer sell in Israel-controlled land in the West Bank and East Jerusalem claimed by Palestine.
Israel warns Unilever of “severe consequences” of Ben & Jerry’s boycott
Following the announcement of the boycott yesterday (20 July), Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke with Alan Jope, the CEO of Unilever.
Nestle closes Australia factory amid Covid case
The Swiss giant has shut a site in New South Wales for “professional deep cleaning”.
Ben & Jerry’s announces exit from occupied Palestinian territories
The US-based business, owned by Unilever, will no longer distribute its products in Israel-controlled land in the West Bank and East Jerusalem claimed by Palestine.
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