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Baby blues for Nestlé’s new CEO

A new year and a new headache for the recently installed Philipp Navratil, who is facing a product recall across dozens of markets.

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French competition watchdog to review retail alliances Aura, Concordis

The regulator has requested feedback from third parties by separate dates in March and July.

Lamb Weston closes Argentina plant, curtails line in Netherlands

The moves are part of Lamb Weston’s ‘Focus to Win’ strategy revealed last July.

L Catterton buys majority stake in US cottage-cheese firm Good Culture

Manna Tree, which has backed Good Culture since 2022, plans to reinvest in the business alongside L Catterton.

Vion closes meat plant in Germany after sale blocked

The Dutch meat company said the closure would affect 160 employees. 

Thaifoods Group CEO resigns after insider-trading fine

In December, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) imposed civil penalties on Teawsomboonkit for insider trading.

Eshbal starts North America production

Under the deal, Toronto-based Queen St. Bakery will take on production of Eshbal’s gluten-free Pita Bread. 

Big push for small appetites: UK grocers dish up meals for GLP-1 users

Last year, gut health was centre-stage and, in the opening days of 2026, the UK has seen a clutch of major retailers roll out products with an eye on the rising number of people using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.

US dietary guidelines welcomed but with elements of misgivings

Highly processed foods are discouraged but concerns centre on the promotion of animal meat and full-fat dairy.