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New Lindt CEO’s quest for growth – will price cuts top agenda?

While uncertainty ensues around the hiring of a permanent CEO, interim chief Dieter Weisskopf faces pressure to restore volumes lost to pricing.

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McCain UK jobs in spotlight amid production rejig plans

The frozen-foods group refused to be drawn on the number of staff that could be affected by a move to create “a simpler, more sustainable operating model for the future”.

Nestlé to close US foodservice factory

The site in Ohio makes products sold in pouch packaging to foodservice customers.

2 Sisters owner invests in Bernard Matthews turkey plants

Businessman Ranjit Singh Boparan has committed £100m ($133.4m) to the project through his private investment vehicle.

Riello Investimenti takes majority interest in frozen-food business Italsur

Based in Teramo, Italsur is described as a business with revenues of more than €23m ($25.8m).

India regulator accuses Nestlé, Unilever of misleading health claims

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever.

Italian group Rispo moves to new private-equity owners

Bluegem Capital Partners is investing alongside the Rispo management team, which will hold a minority interest.

M. Dias Branco buys majority of Brazilian bakery group Grespan

Grespan manufactures and sells frozen bakery products, primarily to customers across Brazil's south-eastern and mid-west regions.

Cerealis eyes deal with French pasta group Panzani

Under the proposed transaction, Panzani's owner CVC Capital Partners would retain a minority stake in the combined business.

The new Greencore serves up growth

One of the food industry’s most notable M&A deals of the last 18 months is showing signs of success.