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UK food, drinks body takes swipe at government’s “inflation-fuelling” policies

Food and Drink Federation raises 2025 forecast for food and soft drinks inflation to 5.7%.

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Sofina Foods plant restarts after legionnaires’ shutdown

The meat and seafood group potentially faces a class-action lawsuit after a fatal legionnaires’ outbreak linked to a factory in Canada.

Biscuit International staff on strike in France

The private-label biscuits maker is facing criticism over working conditions.

Hovis CEO Jon Jenkins to leave UK baker

Hovis is in the throes of being acquired by Associated British Foods, subject to regulatory approval.

Royal Greenland appoints Toke Binzer as CEO  

Toke Binzer, whose appointment will be effective on 1 December, will take over from interim CEO Preben Sunke. 

Calbee acquires majority stake in tofu business Hodo

Sagamiya Foods, a Japan-based tofu manufacturer, has also taken a 10% stake in Hodo.

Strauss to launch “animal-free” dairy products in Israel 

The initial products in the range include CowFree Symphony cream cheese and the Yotvata CowFree drink.

AI skills: companies want them, locations try to provide them, but what exactly are they?

As companies scramble to introduce AI into everything from their workflows to back-end operations, upskilling programmes will likely play a role in driving investment.

Private label pinches branded share as premium proposition takes hold

Industry watchers argue product quality and affordability is reshaping consumer expectations.