Biscuit International staff on strike in France
Employees at a Biscuit International factory in France are on strike for a second day amid complaints over working conditions.…
All articles by Dean Best
Dean Best
Dean has reported on the international food and beverage industries for 20 years. He became editor of Just Food in 2007 and Just Drinks in 2022.
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Sofina Foods plant restarts after legionnaires’ shutdown
A Sofina Foods factory linked to a fatal legionnaires’ outbreak in Canada has re-opened, with a class-action suit against the…
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Humble Group steps up Swedish confectionery production
Humble Group is investing further in confectionery, with the Swedish FMCG business pointing to “strong growth in demand”. The listed…
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D’aucy owner Eureden names new CEO
Eureden, the French agri-food group behind brands including D’aucy and Paysan Breton, has named a new chief executive. Deputy CEO…
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European Parliament backs EU food-waste plan
The European Parliament today (9 September) voted for EU measures on food waste that include binding targets for 2030. The…
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“We’re going to be stronger” – Nomad Foods sets out stall after choppy 2025
Nomad Foods is home to Captain Birdseye, one of the most famous advertising characters in UK food. For years, the…
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Nomad Foods unveils savings plan weeks after guidance cut
Birds Eye and Iglo owner Nomad Foods wants to make €200m ($233.1m) in savings by the end of 2028. The…
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PepsiCo must review portfolio to boost growth, investment fund Elliott says
PepsiCo should review the make-up of its food and drinks businesses in North America to boost its performance after a…
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No more “boring” Nestlé – what next after shock CEO sacking?
Nestlé’s reputation as one of the consumer goods sector’s dependable names has taken a knock over the last couple of…
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Nestlé dismisses CEO after “undisclosed romantic relationship”
Nestlé has dismissed CEO and company veteran Laurent Freixe after an “undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate”. In a statement…