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Will the EU press pause on PPWR?

Is the EU prepared to slide back on packaging laws that have been heralded as world-leading?

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Arla-DMK merger to proceed after EU green light

The deal creates “the largest dairy cooperative in Europe”, with combined pro-forma revenue of more than €20bn ($23.2bn).

UK fresh-produce body argues EU SPS plan shifts costs elsewhere

The Fresh Produce Consortium said cost burdens will switch to non-EU goods imports with an estimated extra impact of £300m ($402.5m).

US trade watchdog to examine Cibo Vita after Welch’s patent complaint

The products covered by the probe include “coated fruit snack products that contain probiotics, and components thereof, including fruit centres, coatings and encapsulated probiotics”.

Kale Foods buys plant-based brand Färsodlarna

In a statement, Kale Foods described the acquisition as "a strategic step forward to consolidate the Nordic market for sustainable, plant-based food”.

MD of Hak parent steps down

Nicole Freid has worked as managing director for the past three years, following her previous role as director of marketing and innovation at Hak.

Tyson Foods hands CEO role to director

The US food giant has named board member Jeff Schomburger the company’s new chief executive.

Greencore CEO Dalton Philips admits “there’s a lot still to be done” post Bakkavor merger

Philips said “we're off to a good start” as he weighs up future of Bakkavor’s US business for UK-centric Greencore.

Plukon Food Group makes another poultry acquisition in Spain

The Netherlands-headquartered group has snapped up Avícola Moraleja, otherwise trading as Avimosa.