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EU retailers call for “grace period” on new PPWR packaging rules

“We are just weeks away from implementation, yet key questions remain unanswered,” the DG of trade body EuroCommerce said.

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Itoham Yonekyu acquires New Zealand meat group Greenlea

Itoham said the deal is valued at around NZ$800m ($450.8m) for a business that generated NZ$615m in sales revenue in the year through September 2024.

Hershey taps PepsiCo executive for US president role

Heather Hoytink will join the US-based confectionery and salty snacks group in July.

Gousto jobs at risk as UK site closure planned 

Gousto plans to switch production to its other plant in Warrington, where the company has "invested heavily".

Freshpet co-founder steps down from president role at US firm

Scott Morris will be succeeded by Nicki Baty, the current chief operating officer (COO) of the company.

What might next course be to satiate Danone’s protein M&A appetite?

Made Group in Australia, Huel in UK and US-based Kate Farms – where might be next?

Dairy Farmers of America to shutter Vermont plant

DFA said around 80 jobs will be affected by the closure of its St. Albans facility.

Schouten Europe buys plant-based peer Bobeldijk Food Group 

Family-owned Schouten Europe said it acquired Bobeldijk Food Group to boost its production capacity and "strengthen" its position in the region.

Mars’ new candy options underlines challenge on dyes

In the US, Mars is rolling out sweets without artificial colours but the products highlight the obstacles facing food companies amid government pressure to reformulate.