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Fleury Michon buys UK business Allplants

Allplants was acquired out of administration last year by the founders of Deliciously Ella, which was sold to Hero Group in 2024.

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Barilla workers down tools over production plan

Last month, the pasta giant set out changes it wants to make to its manufacturing network in Italy.

Commercial Bakeries adds to acquisitions with Partners

Partners makes private-label products, provides contract-manufacturing services and supplies industrial customers in North America.

US firm Dan-O’s Seasoning secures private-equity investment

The proceeds will be used to launch new product formats and widen availability across retail and online channels.

Synlait makes CEO Leon Fung’s appointment permanent

Synlait chair George Adams said the move gives “continuity, clarity and momentum” as the company works on its “recovery roadmap”.

New Lindt CEO’s quest for growth – will price cuts top agenda?

While uncertainty ensues around the hiring of a permanent CEO, interim chief Dieter Weisskopf faces pressure to restore volumes lost to pricing.

McCain UK jobs in spotlight amid production rejig plans

The frozen-foods group refused to be drawn on the number of staff that could be affected by a move to create “a simpler, more sustainable operating model for the future”.

Riello Investimenti takes majority interest in frozen-food business Italsur

Based in Teramo, Italsur is described as a business with revenues of more than €23m ($25.8m).

2 Sisters owner invests in Bernard Matthews turkey plants

Businessman Ranjit Singh Boparan has committed £100m ($133.4m) to the project through his private investment vehicle.

Nestlé to close US foodservice factory

The site in Ohio makes products sold in pouch packaging to foodservice customers.