Danone sells Vega brand to US private-equity firm
The French giant said last October it was weighing up its options over Vega, a brand acquired through the purchase of WhiteWave Foods in 2016.
EU rolls out plant-based R&D fund
The European Union has rolled out an R&D fund for plant-based proteins.
Arla to enlarge Nigeria footprint with new production facility
The cooperative has been helping establish a sustainable dairy system in the African nation.
Food features in five-year tariff suspension agreed by US, EU over aircraft subsidies
The US and the EU have come to an agreement over a long-running dispute.
US government backs meatpacking industry probe
The US administration is concerned about food security risks in an industry dominated by large players.
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
Italy cheese group DalterFood names new CEO
Andrea Guidi, a former Nutkao and Barilla executive, has taken the helm at the B2B and B2C supplier.
Jack Link’s launches meat-free Peperami products
The US meat-snacks group is rolling out two SKUs in the UK.
Baby-food start-up Serenity Kids backed in funding round
US-based Serenity Kids seeks to increase sales after securing Series A funds.
US pork group Wholestone Farms to build plant
The farmer-owned processor has acquired land for the facility, set to be in South Dakota.
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