Weston Foods distributes Dave's Killer Bread for Flowers Foods in Canada

What next for Canadian baker Weston Foods?

North American bakery businesses Weston Foods is up for sale. We look at why – and what level of interest there could be in the assets...

Chile plant-based firm The Live Green Co. attracted investment from Mexican major Sigma Alimentos

Hatching new ideas – incubators, accelerators

Our guide to some of the main incubators and accelerators operated by major food manufacturers as they look to tap into some of the con...

JBS has moved to buy Dutch business Vivera

Which meat groups have stakes in alt-meat?

With plant-based products growing in popularity and investment in lab-created products on the rise, we present a guide on how meat manu...

Dairygold among assets on table

Kerry's dairy plans curdle – for now

A possible deal for Kerry Group's dairy assets has been put on ice but it's unlikely to be a complete souring of the Irish company's moves a...

'FDI is not a necessity and, if set up for the wrong reasons, it will not be profitable'

How to avoid FDI turning into a nightmare

Dreaming of an international expansion for your company? Consider these cautionary tips from FDI consultant Douglas van den Berghe first....

Across age groups, snack foods that help health are increasingly being sought out

Covid sweetens China interest in functional candy

That Covid-19 has increased demand for healthier products is being seen in markets worldwide. In China, the trend is creating opportunities...


Brazil's interest in healthier frozen food warms during Covid-19

Brazilian consumers have shown greater interest in frozen food over the last year and demand for healthier options has grown.


How Covid-19 has closed digital age gap

A new study suggests Covid-19 has led to changes in the way older citizens are using technology. Brand owners must think again about how they market to more senior age groups.

Thought Leaders


Oatly eyes public listing in Asia

Simon Harvey | 20 Apr 21 Oatly recently revealed plans for new plants in UK, Singapore

Sweden-based dairy-free business Oatly has indicated it may seek a listing in Asia after registering its planned IPO in the US.


Vertical farmer Infarm 'mulling listing'

Simon Harvey | 20 Apr 21 Infarm's growing systems installed at M&S

Vertical-farming business Infarm in Germany is said to be exploring a potential initial public share offering some eight years after its founding.


Mexico's Sigma invests in plant-based start-up

Andy Coyne | 20 Apr 21 The Live Green Co. - attracted investment from Sigma

Mexico-based food group Sigma Alimentos has acquired a minority stake in a Chile-headquartered, plant-based start-up for an undisclosed sum.

Recent News - (Updated: 12:27pm 20 Apr 2021)

Plant-based business emerges in Spain

Lancaster Colony-owned T. Marzetti to expand

Meggle to close dairy plant in eastern Europe

Vivera boss explains thinking behind JBS deal

NZ's Walter & Wild snaps up local ice cream firm

Dutch Lady Milk Industries announces capex

US pet food firm Red Collar reveals expansion plan

The Fresh Factory strikes US deal

"We feel the pressure from the market" – Emmi's Gerold Schatt on Swiss dairy group's sustainability targets

Dean BestSchatt is overseeing Emmi's latest batch of sustainability targets

Emmi has a new set of sustainability targets, with an overall aim to be "net-zero" by 2050. The dairy group discusses its goals and the spotlight being shone on the whole industry.


"We want to replicate the taste of meat in the healthiest way" – Brazilian plant-based protein firm The New wants to stand apart as market builds

Dean BestFonseca eyeing ten-fold jump in sales in three years

The New is a fledgling plant-based protein business based in beef-loving Brazil. We hear from co-founder Bruno Fonseca about the company's ambitions domestically and overseas.


"We can lead the movement to make plant-based living the new norm. And many people agree" – Kees Kruythoff on The Livekindly Collective's latest funding and growth plans

Dean BestKruythoff spent 27 years at Unilever

Acquisitive meat-free supplier The Livekindly Collective has announced more funding. Dean Best speaks to bullish CEO Kees Kruythoff about the group's growth plans.

How will the UK’s departure from the EU affect the food industry? Here we bring together the latest news and views on the impact Brexit could have on the sector.

UK food exports to EU improve after post-Brexit slump

UK food exports to EU improve after post-Brexit slump

New data have revealed what happened to UK food exports to the European Union in February following a post-Brexit slowdown in January.


UK meat, seafood exports to EU "picking up" – government


UK meat processors warn of ongoing post-Brexit trade problems


UK food, drink exports to EU slump post-Brexit


Ireland records massive post-Brexit drop in Great Britain food imports

What might 'beyond Covid-19' look like?

What might 'beyond Covid-19' look like?

Boardrooms are trying to figure out how the food industry might take shape post-Covid-19. We're here to help.

Danone's Faber leaves after investor flak

Danone's Faber leaves after investor flak

Emmanuel Faber faced criticism over the French giant's performance - and his position at the company.

Big Food and direct-to-consumer

Big Food and direct-to-consumer

The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted more packaged-food majors to invest in direct-to-consumer services. What's their longer-term future?

What could lie ahead in 2021?

What could lie ahead in 2021?

How could 2021 shape up for the packaged-food industry? In a series of features, industry experts get out their crystal balls.

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