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Conagra books FY losses on hefty impairment

The US manufacturer said the $2bn impairment charges, recorded in its fourth quarter, were mainly due to a “sustained decline” in its share price and market cap.

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MPs call for “bold” action on obesity in England

A House of Commons committee said UK government ministers should move faster on policies intended to “fix a food environment that pushes consumers towards high fat, sugar and salt products”.

Heatwaves hit UK milk production, AHDB says

Milk production fell by about 5.8 million litres during the first heatwave, which peaked at 35.1°C in late May,

Royal A-ware takes stake in cheese producer Amalthea

Under the partnership, Royal A-ware will manage domestic and international marketing for goat’s cheese and organic goat’s cheese.

Land O’Lakes invests in dairy-ingredients production

The US co-op is eyeing “a changing food landscape increasingly centred on protein”.

Middle East crisis: fertiliser trade “severely disrupted”, WTO says

The WTO said several economies in Africa and Asia are “particularly vulnerable” to fertiliser shortages and rising prices.

Austria’s Berglandmilch to add capacity to largest dairy

The company is investing in production at its site in Aschbach in the north of the country.

Cranswick invests in UK pork firm The Jolly Hog

In a statement, the companies said Cranswick will be The Jolly Hog’s “long-term manufacturing partner”.

Novo Nordisk signs pact to assess semaglutide implant

Vivani says its implant delivers medication steadily over long periods of time.