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UK-US trade deal welcomed with enthusiasm but with a touch of apprehension

Tariff agreement has been welcomed by US beef exporters but received with some nervousness by the UK agri-food industry.

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Bakkavor extends Greencore deadline in takeover talks

It is the second time the companies have secured an extension to allow talks to continue.

Kameda Seika sells Mary’s Gone Crackers to Dare Foods 

In 2012, the rice crackers maker acquired Mary’s Gone Crackers to enter the US “better for you” market, focusing on organic and gluten-free products.  

Nomad Foods lowers guidance amid economic uncertainty 

The company attributed this revision to several factors, including “greater than expected retailer inventory destocking, higher input cost inflation, and macro uncertainty”. 

Yowie launches takeover of shareholder Keybridge Capital

The takeover bid comes days after Melbourne-based investor Keybridge emerged from a period under external administration.

Thai Union lowers sales forecast due to US tariffs

The company said the first quarter was a “challenging period, impacted by dynamic and complex geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions”.

Beyond Meat treads precarious path as economic uncertainty adds to category woes

A cut in guidance, continuing losses and further sales declines in the US dominate Beyond Meat’s latest results, despite a $100m fund raise.

Why the skies are grey at Hain Celestial

After the abrupt exit of its CEO, another set of disappointing results and a portfolio review, uncertainty hangs over the US food and drinks group.

European confectioners Colian, Gubor Schokoladen to “merge”

The combined business will operate 12 sites with six in Germany, five in Poland and one in Ireland.