Himmerlands, Tican get green light for Denmark JV
Denmark-based meat groups Himmerlands Food Group and Tican have secured approval for a venture to make convenience products. The businesses…
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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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EU retailers call for “grace period” on new PPWR packaging rules
The EU’s retailers and wholesalers want a 12-month “grace period” once the bloc’s new packaging rules start to take effect…
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Mars’ new candy options underlines challenge on dyes
Mars is to launch four confectionery products in the US made without artificial dyes. Amid political pressure and consumer scrutiny,…
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UK lines up new sourcing rules to “tackle deforestation”
UK companies are set to face new rules to ensure their sourcing practices do not contribute to “illegal deforestation”, the…
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Omni Pet raises funds as UK firm readies “Ozempic-style” dog product
Fledgling UK pet-food business Omni Pet has raised fresh funding in a bid to grow sales and develop products targeting…
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Canada food retail prices continue to outpace inflation
The price of food bought from stores in Canada again rose faster than headline inflation last month, government data shows.…
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Ocean Spray names Nestlé executive new CEO
Ocean Spray Cranberries has appointed Nestlé executive Abigail Buckwalter as its new president and CEO. Buckwalter succeeds Tom Hayes, who…
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Spain’s MaserGrup eyes M&A amid sales push
Spain-based MaserGrup is on the look-out for acquisitions as the food-and-drinks business aims to double sales within four years. The…
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“This is probably the summer when it gets serious” – GLP-1 pill approval to spur change in UK grocery
The growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in the UK has already affected consumption habits – and the green light…
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Danone ‘files lawsuit over Chobani protein claims’
Danone has reportedly taken Chobani to court again in the US, accusing its rival of misleading information on serving sizes.…