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Danone makes logical – but pricey – protein push with Huel deal

The price tag raised eyebrows but Danone’s move for Huel is seen as a well-reasoned piece of M&A.

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Japan’s Meiji books another impairment on China food business

The Tokyo-based group has cut its forecast for profits to shareholders but left its sales outlook unchanged.

Danone strikes Argentina dairy JV

Danone CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique said the new venture will “create a powerful growth platform with more opportunities for innovation, operational efficiency and greater reach”.

Orior opts to keep ready-meals business after review

Culinor Food Group, the Belgian retail and foodservice meals provider, was put under review last year.

Good Phats cracks first overseas market on seed-free cooking oil “mission”

The London-based start-up targets £5m ($6.7m) in sales this year with sights on £20m in the short term.

EU, Australia talk up trade openings as deal meets mixed response

In “sensitive” areas such as beef, sheep meat and rice, quotas will be enforced, while some geographic protections are included

B&G Foods workers vote to strike over pay

The Stoughton facility makes B&G Foods products including Cream of Wheat, Skinnygirl Salad Dressing and Ortega Taco Sauce.

Smithfield Foods predicts slowdown in sales growth after debut IPO year

The WH Group subsidiary has pointed to potential upside in adjusted operating profit for 2026, not including Nathan’s Famous.

McCain ‘to shut New Zealand factory’

The Canada-based frozen-foods group is reportedly set to close one of its two processing facilities in the country.