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.
Iceland Seafood International finalises Ahumados Dominguez deal in Spain
Iceland Seafood International has upped its initially proposed stake from 80% to 85%.
Australian regulator raises concerns over JBS move for Rivalea
The ACCC fears the deal “may give rise to vertical-integration concerns”.
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
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.
Hilton Food facing “considerable” costs for beef – CEO
The meat and seafood group's CEO, Philip Heffer, said it is like a “crystal ball” predicting inflation.
Singapore alt-protein firm Growthwell wins fresh investment
The family-run company has secured US$22m in a Series A funding round.
McCain Foods to launch potato-centric alt-dairy brand
The Simple Root is being lined up for sale in the US, the UK and Canada.
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”.
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.
Tyson Foods agrees deal with union on vaccine policy
The US meat processor is requiring its US workforce to be vaccinated by 1 November.
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