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Simon Harvey

Biography

Simon Harvey, news editor at just-food, has worked as a journalist on financial newswires for more than 17 years, covering Asian and European markets from Singapore, Malaysia and London.

Articles by Simon Harvey

US Senators request review into Marfrig deal for National Beef 18 April 2018

US Senators are calling on the country's government to review Marfrig Global Foods' proposed acquisition of a majority stake in National Beef Packing Co on the grounds the deal could potentially threaten safety in North America's food supply.

Pressure mounts on BRF as investors put forward candidate for president 18 April 2018

Shareholders in Brazil's BRF are piling on pressure for the loss-making chicken processor to sort out its leadership reshuffle ahead of a meeting next week to select a new board of directors.

Spain's Grupo Apex acquires Papes Safor, owner of Aitana snacks brand 16 April 2018

Spain-based snacks manufacturer Grupo Apex has acquired Papes Safor, which makes the Aitana brand of potato crisps, for an undisclosed sum.

Hearthside Food 'targeted by Partners Group, Charlesbank Capital' 16 April 2018

US-based snacks producer Hearthside Food Solutions is reportedly set to be acquired by private-equity firms Partners Group Holding and Charlesbank Capital Partners for more than US$2.4bn.

Finland's Apetit elects Harri Eela as chairman with other changes at the board level 16 April 2018

Finland-based vegetable foods producer Apetit has elected Harri Eela as chairman of the company and announced a change in its board of directors.

Murray River Organics names Valentina Tripp to succeed CEO George Haggar 16 April 2018

Murray River Organics has appointed Valentina Tripp as chief executive and managing director of the Australia-based dried fruits manufacturer.

A2 Milk enters distribution agreement with South Korea's Yuhan Corp 16 April 2018

Australia's A2 Milk Co has entered into an exclusive sales and distribution agreement with Seoul-based Yuhan Corp to distribute its branded products in South Korea.

Hostess Brands brings in consumer-packaged goods veteran Andrew Callahan as CEO 16 April 2018

US sweet baked foods manufacturer Hostess Brands has named consumer-packaged goods veteran Andrew Callahan as its new president and chief executive following the retirement of Bill Toler.

Ireland beef processors gain access to China with three factories approved 16 April 2018