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Update – Unilever, McCormick strike “merger”

The deal values the Knorr owner’s food business at around $44.8bn.

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Princes ready to up prices amid Middle East cost pressure

Princes is facing “substantial” cost increases but the UK group believes its business can perform well if consumer confidence comes under pressure.

Hilton Food Group review confirms meat “growth focus”

The UK-listed company is working on improving the performance of its seafood and plant-based businesses to “increase strategic optionality”.

UK food, drink export volumes rise in 2025 despite US tariffs

Trade body The Food and Drink Federation stressed volume sales to the EU remain “considerably lower” than pre-Brexit levels.

Paulig agrees sale of Risenta brand to Midsona

Paulig said the sale is part of its “strategy to sharpen focus” on world foods and Tex Mex.

Ambienta acquires plant-based group The Bridge

Ambienta said it will support The Bridge’s goal of becoming “one of the leading players in the sector".

Mars CEO gets board role at GLP-1 supplier Novo Nordisk

Poul Weihrauch is to be a “board observer” at the pharma group, which markets GLP-1 drugs under brands including Ozempic and Wegovy.

Why the future of small-fry alternative seafood needs new technology

Plant-based seafood is arguably dead in the water but optimism prevails that technology can deliver a quality uplift.

Laird Superfood CEO talks up sales benefit of Navitas deal

The US food-and-drinks group has just completed the acquisition of organic business Navitas.