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Nestlé job cull begins in Europe under plan to eliminate 16,000 positions

News of cuts has surfaced this week in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

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UK food inflation could hit 7% – Bank of England survey

The Middle East crisis has fuelled businesses’ concerns about food prices.

Ferrara to set up another US factory

The facility in South Carolina will supply customers in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Unifrutti moves to bolster citrus supply with Italy acquisition

The acquisition more than doubles Unifrutti’s total controlled area in Italy to around 670 hectares.

Jeni’s brings in former Ben & Jerry’s exec David Stever as CEO

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams expanded its retail and ice-cream shop presence into franchising last year.

Nestlé confident of infant-formula “recovery” after first-quarter sales impact

Nestlé kept its organic growth guidance amid “uncertainty” linked to the Middle East crisis.

Jobs to go at German chocolate giant Ritter

The privately owned group pointed to rising costs and muted consumer spending.

Hero Group eyes UK and overseas openings for The Gut Stuff

The Swiss group, home to brands including Deliciously Ella and Organix, has snapped up a UK brand centred on gut health.

Lactalis targets UK demand for “clean protein” with Siggi’s skyr launch

The French dairy giant believes its Siggi’s skyr recipes can help the brand carve out a position in an increasingly competitive product area.