Irn-Bru owner AG Barr buys majority stake in UK oat-milk maker Moma Foods
London-based Moma Foods also sells breakfast cereal through UK supermarkets.
Compleat Food Group snaps up pie maker Wrights Food in first deal since merger
The Compleat Food Group was formed this year through the merger of Winterbotham Darby and...
Kellogg reaches “tentative” agreement with union ahead of weekend vote
Kellogg's 1,400 workers at four US plants will vote on the latest offer on Sunday.
Start-up Meati Foods targets $1bn in sales with General Mills veteran Scott Tassani on board
Meati's "goal is to rapidly scale to drive accessibility across the US".
JBS’ deal for Australia’s Rivalea faces final hurdle after ACCC approval
The ACCC concluded the deal is "unlikely to substantially lessen competition in pork production and processing".
Just Food Chart of the Week
Top companies for AI patents in food manufacturing in the three months to September
| Company | Number of patents |
|---|---|
| Nestle | 8 |
| Nippon Suisan Kaisha | 5 |
| Uni-President China Holdings | 5 |
| Danone | 2 |
Latest News
McCain Foods-backed GoodLeaf Farms plans second Canadian site
GoodLeaf Farms already has a leafy green facility in Guelph, Ontario.
Humble adds to M&A spree with plastic-free True Gum
True Gum is a plant-based business manufacturing gum using the sap from natural rubber trees.
Australia’s Wide Open Agriculture plans facility for Dirty Clean Food oat-milk brand
WOA has launched what it claims is the “world’s first regenerative grown, carbon-neutral oat milk” – OatUp.
Ireland’s O’Brien Fine Foods acquires UK peer Bearfields of London
Bearfields is an established ham producer employing more than 100 people at its base in East London.
Latest Themes
Food producers criticised for methane and deforestation goal “failures” – report
The FAIRR Protein Producer Index report concludes the sector is unprepared for the "decade of transition" on climate change.
Which food manufacturers are active in artificial intelligence R&D?
Food companies are using artificial intelligence throughout the supply chain. GlobalData looks at patent data to highlight which businesses are active.
The food sector’s hiring for industrial automation is on rise
GlobalData digs into hiring patterns at food manufacturers.
Nestlé’s aggressive e-commerce target won’t be without challenges
Nestlé has set a target of generating 25% of its sales through e-commerce by 2025.
What geographic trends can be seen in food industry hiring for robotics roles?
A study of trends into the hiring for robotics jobs in the sector shows Europe is seeing increased activity.
Filings buzz: tracking cybersecurity mentions in food manufacturing
What's the interest among food manufacturers in cybersecurity? GlobalData digs into companies' recent public filings.
Study finds link between processed foods and climate-change impact
The report, published by the University of Sheffield in the UK, used Brazil as a case study.
European Commission proposes ban on food commodity imports from deforested areas
Soy, beef and cocoa imports would be impacted by such a ruling, set out as part of a package of environmental measures from Brussels.
Expert Commentary & Analysis
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Data analytics hiring levels in food industry – the latest stats
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Eyes turn to COP27 after food conspicuous by absence at COP26
There was little at COP26 to get excited about, argues David Burrows, with the big...