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Meal ticket: Ireland’s DMC Foods targets UK market

Irish ready-meals maker DMC Foods has landed in the UK and CEO Brian O’Leary tells Dean Best why its Fit Foods brand can appeal on the other side of the Irish Sea.

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China puts five-year duties on EU pork

The pork duties levied by China, effective from today, will range from 4.9% to 19.8%.

Greencore-Bakkavor takeover deal finally cleared by CMA

The CMA has approved the transaction after Greencore’s commitment to sell its Bristol soups and sauces business.

Mondelez called out by environment body over cocoa, palm oil sourcing

AidEnvironment suggested Mondelez’s policies have “symptoms of systemic weaknesses”, including untraceable sourcing.

UK exports to EU down more than 20% since before Brexit, trade body says

“A new SPS deal with the EU will help remove barriers to trade with our largest trading partner” – The Food & Drink Federation CEO Karen Betts.

A new recipe: US food groups act on additives

Amid political and consumer scrutiny, US food manufacturers are facing the challenge of removing artificial dyes from products.

Ben & Jerry’s changes board governance rules

Under the updated rules, directors on Ben & Jerry’s independent board will now be subject to a maximum term of nine years.

Kraft Heinz hires ex-Kellanova chief as new CEO

Steve Cahillane is joining from Kellanova, now in the hands of Mars, while board chair Miguel Patricio is also stepping down.

Food M&A set for health kick in 2026

Simon Harvey speaks to four food M&A advisers and hears protein and fibre are likely to drive deal-making in 2026.