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.
Flowers “begun Koffee Kup Bakery takeover talks in April”
The acquisition by the US giant has frustrated a rival that thought it was set to buy the closed Vermont baker.
Haribo invests in UK confectionery plant
Germany-headquartered Haribo has revealed plans for investment in the UK.
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 |
Latest News
UK-Australia trade deal announcement imminent
A deal has been discussed for some time but is not without its critics.
US-based GenTech buys better-for-you bars business NxtBar
The keto-bar maker will be added to GenTech's portfolio of healthier food products.
Meat-free bacon start-up Hooray Foods secures additional seed funds
Hooray Foods' new financing takes the US start-up's funding to date to US$4m.
India ice-cream maker Walko gets investment
The owner of the NIC ice-cream brand believes backing will help it grow market share.
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