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Russian firm ‘asks Kremlin to place Nestlé units in temporary management’

According to Nestlé’s 2025 annual report, the Swiss giant has six factories in Russia.

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Ferrero extends M&A spree with Purely Elizabeth

Boulder, Colorado-based Purely Elizabeth sells breakfast products including granola, oatmeal, and cereal.

NFU applauds UK drought aid but says some crops already “failing”

The dry weather has caused what the NFU described as an “incredibly early harvest and historically low yields”.

Synlait denies takeover talks with A2 Milk, Fonterra

Synlait “confirms that it is not involved in any discussions with The A2 Milk Company or Fonterra", the company said.

Seafood groups Nordian Group, Norvelita sold to PE firm

Combined, the Lithuanian companies generate revenue of €200m ($231.8m), their prospective new owner said.

Lactalis fires up M&A engine with deal for Saputo’s UK business

The transaction by privately-owned Lactalis marks its fourth dairy deal this year.

Lamb Weston flags price risks from heat-impacted potato crop

Finance chief James Gray told a Bank of America conference that input costs are already up due to the Middle East conflict.

Tyson Foods consolidates beef plants

Tyson Foods has based its decision around what it said is "one of the most historic cattle shortages the country has ever experienced".

Quorn grapples with “structural challenge” in foodservice

Quorn CEO David Flochel said out-of-home is seeing “significant cost pressure”, while demand is suppressed in quick-service restaurants.