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US cuts import tariffs on select food, drink items 

The list encompasses products such as beef, fruits, nuts and spices, along with coffee, tea and fruit juices.

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Industry hits out at report of EU mulling food, alcopops health tax

"Discriminatory food taxes can have unintended effects," trade body FoodDrinkEurope said.

Danone to invest in Canada to meet yogurt demand

The project will increase yogurt tub output at the plant by 40% and boost its raw milk processing capacity by 20%.

Comvita sale to Manuka honey peer Florenz falls through

Shareholders failed to back the deal with a majority vote, with Comvita now looking at “alternative options”.

JBS US venture buys Hickman’s Egg Ranch

MTQ USA is a new egg producer and distributor established via a joint venture between the Pinto family and Brazilian meat giant JBS.

Calavo Growers appoints former finance chief as new CEO 

Founded in 1924, the company processes and distributes avocados, tomatoes, and papayas, along with guacamole under the Calavo brand.

US inks agreements to remove trade barriers with four South, Central American countries

Argentina will "simplify product registration processes for US beef, beef products, beef offal, and pork products", the White House said.

US funding bill hits hemp THC food, drinks

Although a setback, the industry is hopeful a solution can be found over the next 12 months before the regulations come into force.

Private label is “transitioning and getting much more sophisticated” – Snak King CEO Michael Axelrod discusses snack leadership ambitions

Consumers are “migrating” to better-for-you snacks, along with added protein and alternative oils like avocado, Michael Axelrod says.