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Brace’s Bakery acquired by Boparan Private Office

In October, Mr Boparan acquired another UK baker, Roberts Bakery, weeks after the business filed a so-called Notice of Intention (NOI) to appoint administrators.

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Tyson Foods makes another executive change as Wes Morris takes COO role

Current COO Devin Cole is retiring from the US meat giant.

Saputo pursues volume-led EBITDA growth as M&A features in toolkit

The dairy major plans to increase capital expenditure to “lean into disciplined high-return investments”.

Valio’s long-serving CEO Annikka Hurme to retire

The board of the dairy and food company has appointed Matti Lehmus as Hurme’s successor, effective from 1 January.

Them Andelsmejeri sold to PE firm

The sale follows the termination of Arla's planned takeover of Them Andelsmejeri in April due to competition concerns.

FAO-tracked world cereal prices hit 19-month high on fuel, fertiliser costs

“Rising cereal prices underscore vulnerability to weather-related risks and disruptions in energy and input markets,” FAO director says.

General Mills new COO commits to restoring “profitable top-line growth”

Dana McNabb took the COO role on 1 June and has emphasised a thrust in innovation to drive volumes.

Nestlé to work with US start-up on infant-formula NPD

The Nan brand owner is to work with a US start-up on seeing how “bioactive proteins” can be incorporated in infant formula.

Livestock sector’s use of antibiotics could jump 30% by 2040, UN warns

The FAO report said global antimicrobial use (AMU) in livestock may touch 143,481 tonnes by 2040 under a “business-as-usual pathway”.

Lamb Weston to close Netherlands plant

The closure is expected to impact around 110 employees and result in $80m to $110m in pre-tax charges.