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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.

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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.

Spain snacks group Apex buys local distributor Industrias Marjo

Apex believes the acquisition will strengthen its presence in Spain’s convenience channel.

Nestlé earmarks more cash for Mexico

The Swiss giant is part-way through spending $1bn up to the end of 2027 and says it will plough another billion into its Mexican operations.

SanLucar enters Finland with Vegepörssi tie-up

Finland becomes the second Scandinavian market for Spain-based SanLucar.

Unigrains backs hazelnuts supplier Unicoque

The deal is part of Unicoque’s efforts to focus on “developing higher value-added products”, Unigrains said in a statement.

The opportunities for prepared meals as wellness-first shopping meets cost-of-living constraints

Ready-meal makers can prosper as restaurant dining is becoming less accessible for more consumers.

Greencore lifts profit forecast again

“Greencore has had a monumental year,” CEO Dalton Philips said.