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UK lines up new sourcing rules to “tackle deforestation”

UK businesses that trade in commodities sourced from rainforests such as soy and palm oil will need to check their supply chains are not contributing to illegal deforestation.

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Judge throws out US bid to ban use of SNAP benefits on ‘junk food’

Five plaintiffs had brought the case against the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in March.

Europastry confirms deal for US peer Highland Baking

The Spanish group said the deal will lift the group’s annual revenue above €2bn ($2.28bn).

Schwebel Baking Company to wind down operations in liquidation move

The baker plans to operate through the Fourth of July weekend, then wind down “in an orderly fashion”.

Omni Pet raises funds as UK firm readies “Ozempic-style” dog product

Omni Pet said the money will also help the fledgling business expand into bricks-and-mortar retail.

Danone strikes Asia-Pacific deal one-two

One of the deals will see the French dairy giant buy Australia-based drinks business Made Group.

Canada food retail prices continue to outpace inflation

The figures for May come as Canada’s anti-trust watchdog is to study competition across the country’s food-and-drinks supply chain.

Ocean Spray names Nestlé executive new CEO

Abigail Buckwalter has worked at Nestlé’s health-science business in the US.

Vandemoortele proposes UK plant sale to secure Délifrance deal OK

Vandemoortele has so far struggled to win over competition officials in the UK.