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Middle East crisis shines spotlight on fertiliser supply chains

When executives track raw-material prices, energy costs and commodity futures may grab more attention than fertilisers but the Middle East crisis should move the inputs up the priority list.

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Royal A-ware snaps up Spanish cheese peer TGT

“By joining forces, we are creating new opportunities for growth,” Royal A-ware shareholder Jan Anker said.

PE firm Apheon buys new French food group Alma

Alma was formed earlier this year through the merger of Asian snacks business Foo Seng and meal-components supplier Varachaux.

Fastnet Fish buys value-added business Seafish UK

Seafish UK generated a turnover of £18.2m ($24.3m) in 2024, its most recent accounts filed with Companies House show.

Varun Beverages to buy another business in Africa

Varun Beverages said the acquisition of DFIL Kenya’s assets will “deepen its penetration” in Kenya and east Africa.

Why prospect of ‘super’ El Niño should spur industry action on resilience

Coming on top of disruption in the fertiliser supply chain, a potentially strong El Niño could push next year’s food inflation into double-digits.

Bimbo sets out US recipe changes

The move to “cleaner” recipes will see artificial preservatives, colours and flavours removed from products including breads, breakfast products and sweet baked goods.

US chilled-food group Novus Foods names new CEO

Admir Basic has joined Novus Foods from Great Kitchens Food Company, where he held the positions of president and CEO.

Lactalis fined in Australia for “misleading” fresh milk claims

The ACCC said two Lactalis milk products labelled as fresh “contained substantial amounts of powdered reconstituted ingredients”.