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Danone, Intersnack to report on “healthy food” sales in UK

The companies set out the plan in a letter to the UK government, agreeing to “voluntarily” disclose the data from next year.

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Princes nears M&A deals in France, Portugal

The UK-listed food-and-drinks group describes M&A as “a fundamental pillar of our growth strategy”.

Abbott strikes $385m settlement over major formula recall

Abbott said in a statement that the settlement “does not represent any finding of fault or liability” related to the recall.

Hain Celestial maps margin uptick on road to profitability

“We see indications that the business is stabilising, profit margins are improving, and we have a stronger operating foundation” – CEO Alison Lewis.

Proposed T&G Fresh sale sparks cautious response from NZ watchdog

JPT has pushed back, arguing the merged business would have only a “modest” combined market share and that the two companies are not each other’s “closest” rivals.

Pilgrim’s strike attracts union concern over agency workers

Staff at the Pilgrim’s Europe plant in Enniskillen have been involved in an industrial dispute since early August.

Japan’s Umios invests in Thailand’s Pataya Food Industries

The group, formerly trading as Maruha Nichiro, has snapped up a minority stake in the Thai seafood and pet-food supplier.

“We start with what our strengths are” – Sargento innovation chief on US dairy group’s NPD strategy

Sargento Foods’ innovation chief on how the US cheese maker is responding to trends and looking to be more agile in a competitive market.

Tyson rallies behind “neglected” brands

As the protein giant backs prepared food lines such as Aidells, State Fair and Ball Park, CFO Curt Calaway warned of a pending beef impairment.