Premier Foods, the UK group, this week surprised the market with a profit warning, sparking a slide in its shares and criticism in the City. Mondelez International announced its latest disposal, with Australian dairy Bega Cheese buying a clutch of brands including Vegemite. And possible IPOs grabbed the headlines, with UK own-label supplier Bakkavor rumoured to be mulling plans for a listing and Brazilian meat giant BRF confirming it is considering offering shares in halal arm OneFoods.
Premier Foods issues profit warning
Premier Foods plc, the UK group behind brands including Mr Kipling cakes and Ambrosia custard, today (18 January) warned annual profits could be 10% lower than it expected, in part due to its struggles in passing on Brexit-linked cost increases.
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Swiss dairy giant Emmi said today (18 January) it had signed an agreement to buy Italian dessert manufacturer Italian Fresh Foods (IFF) for an undisclosed sum.
Cloetta admits Italy arm could be sold
Cloetta, today (18 January) said it may sell its business in Italy, a market where the Sweden-based confectionery group has struggled to grow sales in recent years.
BRF confirms eyeing OneFoods IPO
Brazil-based meat giant BRF has confirmed it is weighing up a possible listing of its newly-established halal foods division OneFoods.
Ebro buys Spanish organic food firm Vegetalia
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