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Lactalis fires up M&A engine with deal for Saputo’s UK business

The transaction by privately-owned Lactalis marks its fourth dairy deal this year.

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Tyson Foods consolidates beef plants

Tyson Foods has based its decision around what it said is "one of the most historic cattle shortages the country has ever experienced".

Lamb Weston flags price risks from heat-impacted potato crop

Finance chief James Gray told a Bank of America conference that input costs are already up due to the Middle East conflict.

Potential £1.9bn lifeline for UK farmers from fruit, veg – research

The think tank said the UK’s domestic fruit and vegetable production has fallen 16% since 2015.

Quorn grapples with “structural challenge” in foodservice

Quorn CEO David Flochel said out-of-home is seeing “significant cost pressure”, while demand is suppressed in quick-service restaurants (QSR).

Arla warns skills gap poses “food resilience” risk

Arla said 82.4% of respondents with vacancies reported that “very few or no applicants for the role have the right skills”.

Nomad Foods slashes EPS forecast on debt restructuring

“The second quarter marked an important step forward for Nomad Foods” – CEO Dominic Brisby.

Vafo notches up another acquisition with Pets Deli

Vafo said the deal “strengthens” its position in Germany and adds a "digital growth platform” to its portfolio in Europe.

Apetit issues profit warning as hot weather hits peas

Apetit said its Swedish frozen pea harvest target will be “missed clearly due to the challenging weather conditions during the growing season”.