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EU, Australia talk up trade openings as deal meets mixed response

In “sensitive” areas such as beef, sheep meat and rice, quotas will be enforced, while some geographic protections are included

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Smithfield Foods predicts slowdown in sales growth after debut IPO year

The WH Group subsidiary has pointed to potential upside in adjusted operating profit for 2026, not including Nathan’s Famous.

Coca-Cola invests again in Fairlife production

A $650m project will see Coca-Cola add more production lines to a Fairlife manufacturing facility in the US.

B&G Foods workers vote to strike over pay

The Stoughton facility makes B&G Foods products including Cream of Wheat, Skinnygirl Salad Dressing and Ortega Taco Sauce.

McCain ‘to shut New Zealand factory’

The Canada-based frozen-foods group is reportedly set to close one of its two processing facilities in the country.

This week: dairy leaders to convene for Amsterdam conference

Executives from Danone, FrieslandCampina and Valio are set to speak at this year’s Dairy Innovation Strategies conference in the Dutch capital.

Danone buys meal-replacement firm Huel

Huel “resonates with Danone’s mission of delivering health through food”, the French dairy giant’s CEO said.

Le Duff snaps up Spanish bakery peer Panamar

The French bakery and restaurants group described the deal as the largest in its history.

Applied Nutrition shares hit amid Middle East caution

Shares in Applied Nutrition slid today (23 March) despite the UK business sticking to its guidance for its current financial year.