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Holding firm: the beef paradox in the US

Despite record high retail prices, Americans continue to buy beef like it’s 2019, writes Victor Martino.

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Mondelez feels heat in Europe as hot weather hits sales

Outside of Europe, Mondelez’s group volumes improved as the US snacks and confectionery business raised its organic growth outlook for the year.

Griesson-de Beukelaer acquires Pirouline brand owner

The German family-owned company said the acquisition will open up “additional growth opportunities” in the US market.

Prairie Farms Dairy closes two US plants

According to WARN notices filed by the company, the closures will affect nearly 100 jobs.

Trixie pet treats in Germany sells majority stake to Central Garden & Pet

The undisclosed interest will be purchased from Trixie’s founder Bonnik Hansen, and company shareholders Dirk Jessen and Volker Haak, who remain minority owners.

Hormel Foods’ president John Ghingo takes CEO seat from Jeff Ettinger

Ettinger has led the Jennie-O turkey and Skippy peanut butter brand owner since last year, when he replaced the retiring Jim Snee.

German union lines up strike action at two Intersnack sites

Workers at Intersnack's Schwerte and Grevenbroich-Wevelinghoven factories are set to stage 24-hour warning strikes.

Alt-meat co-packer No Meat Factory to exit US

The plant in Stanwood, Washington is scheduled to close on 16 September, impacting around 123 jobs, according to a WARN filing.

Pladis reformulates to capture trends in HFSS, protein, fibre

The UK-headquartered snacks maker plans to double sales volumes by 2030 in compliance with HFSS and functional food trends.