Australian regulator raises concerns over JBS move for Rivalea
The ACCC fears the deal “may give rise to vertical-integration concerns”.
Lactalis sells Polly-O cheese brand to BelGioioso under Kraft Heinz deal terms
Polly-O is the second asset to go after Lactalis sold the Athenos feta cheese line...
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”.
Isigny-Sainte-Mere seeks to reassure employees after China’s H&H ups stake
H&H first bought into the French cooperative back in 2013.
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% |
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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.
Canada meat group Olymel to close factory
The pork and poultry supplier said it “already has the facilities” to meet demand.
Mondelez workers set for strike action in Australia
Two factories are set to be affected by action that starts on 17 September.
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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.”
Tyson Foods agrees deal with union on vaccine policy
The US meat processor is requiring its US workforce to be vaccinated by 1 November.
An Uber Eats experiment paves a new path for gig workers
A pilot project from UberEats is trialling walking couriers in Tokyo, making for a slower sort of food delivery than you might expect from gig workers.
“We are in a better shape than two years ago” – Ecotone CEO Christophe Barnouin talks going private, Covid-19 and sustainability
Ecotone CEO Christophe Barnouin talks to Dean Best about the European group's growth plans and the importance of environmental sustainability.
Activists stage blockade at Arla UK dairy plant
The Animal Rebellion protestors were attempting to get the company to transition to plant-based production by 2025.
Kraft Heinz lays down vaccine mandate
The US-based ketchup and soup giant has announced the introduction of measures for a section of its domestic workforce.
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