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Livestock sector’s use of antibiotics could jump 30% by 2040, UN warns

The FAO report said global antimicrobial use (AMU) in livestock may touch 143,481 tonnes by 2040 under a “business-as-usual pathway”.

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Danone CEO rules out interest in buying infant-formula peer Mead Johnson

“Taking something that would bring us liabilities for the next 20 years is not something I will do for the company” – CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique.

Texas launches probe into potential glyphosate presence in food

“If any corporation is using regulatory loopholes to poison our kids with glyphosate, we will find out and we will secure justice" – Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Radnor Hills dips toe into snacks with new venture

The venture, Canny Snacks, has secured the sales, marketing and distribution rights for the crisps brand Burts Snacks.

Lactalis joins protein fray and bulks up via M&A

Lactalis has announced a deal in a product area where a lot of deals are happening – and where industry watchers think the transactions will continue.

Nestlé CEO sanguine on margin improvement as coffee, cocoa prices retreat

CEO Philipp Navratil has emphasised the importance of innovation and marketing to ensure Nestlé is “competitive”.

Nutella to fore as Ferrero sets out France capex plans

The capital injection will be split across Ferrero's Nieppe plant in the Hauts-de-France region and the Villers-Écalles site in Normandy.

Nestlé to buy “ready-to-drink meals” firm Yfood outright

The Swiss giant acquired 49% of Germany-based Yfood in 2023.

“It’s not a linear exercise” – Libstar CEO Charl de Villiers on consolidation challenge for private-label and branded group

“Although Libstar had always had an appropriate strategy, one of the key inhibitors to growth was our operating model,” Libstar CEO Charl de Villiers says.