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Fruit-and-veg major Orsero enters US

Orsero’s CEOs called the move a “transformative milestone”, saying it will “play a fundamental role in our future growth path”.

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Fini backs PE takeover of US candy firm YumEarth

Fini has acquired an unspecified stake in YumEarth, which markets organic confectionery in the US.

Sugar woes sour ABF shares

Associated British Foods said the Middle East conflict had pushed up costs for its sugar arm.

UK dog-food firm Years eyes Europe after PE backing

The Nottingham-based business is also looking to build its presence in bricks-and-mortar retail.

German vegan firm Planethic files for self-administration

The company, formerly called Veganz, said it made the move to protect its “long-term competitiveness”.

Five existential questions food company leaders should be asking

Management teams should ask themselves: what are the enduring questions that will give them the best chance of success over the next decade?

US criminal probe into Abbott infant-formula plant closed

Abbott Laboratories has reached a proposed settlement that will see civil penalties paid under the US False Claims Act.

US egg groups reach deal on pricing probe

Cal-Maine Foods, Versova/Centrum and Hickman’s Egg Ranch will together supply 53 million eggs to food banks and non-profit organisations in the participating states.

Italy’s La Doria buys B2B tomato supplier Solana

La Doria pointed to the sales benefits of the acquisition.