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Nestlé sued in Texas over arsenic, lead in baby food

According to the Texas Attorney General, Gerber’s internal tests revealed “dangerous levels” of arsenic and lead in its baby food products.

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UK sets England organic farmland goal

The plan is to increase organically managed farmland in England to 10% by 2036.

THG lifts earnings forecast on sports nutrition business

The Myprotein brand owner is expecting to achieve £103m ($136.5m) in adjusted EBITDA in its full financial year.

Royal A-ware working on new factory in Belgium

The Netherlands-based dairy group said an “initial feasibility study has yielded positive results”.

Brynwood Partners snaps up Bob’s Big Boy retail assets

Brynwood Partners chairman and CEO Henk Hartong said the deal “strengthens our position in the refrigerated salad dressing space”.

Cavu Consumer Partners leads funding for seasoning brand EZ Bombs

The brand sells shelf-stable, dissolvable seasoning balls designed to help in the making of Mexican dishes.

Australian watchdog launches legal action over “egg cartel”

The ACCC alleged egg suppliers "coordinated on a range of business decisions" since at least October 2020.

US food watchdog outlines new rules on salt substitutes

Under the updated provisions, food companies may introduce “safe” replacements, including herbs, spices or potassium salt.

B&G Foods sells more brands to McCall Farms

The transaction covers the B&M brand, known for baked beans and brown bread, alongside the Joan of Arc line of kidney, chili and other canned beans.

Italian preserves firm Citres sells to private equity

Clessidra Private Equity has added to its interests in food with the acquisition of a majority stake in the pesto-to-salsa supplier.