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Trump bans Canadian alcohol, dairy imports in tariffs tit-for-tat

The ban covers alcohol products, including wine and vodka, alongside items like whey protein, molasses and non-alcoholic beer.

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Danone “very bullish” on fresh dairy amid US questions

Investors have queried the recent performance of Danone’s fresh-dairy business in the US but management is positive about the company’s prospects there – and more broadly.

Nestlé CFO exudes confidence on targets with bolt-on deals on horizon

Speaking at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference, Anna Manz discussed RIG, margins, coffee and emerging markets.

JR Simplot-owned Clarebout Potatoes to close Belgian plant

The potential closure of the Moeskroen 1 facility in Belgium places up to 392 jobs at risk.

Smithfield Foods forecasts Q3 loss for fresh-pork arm

Smithfield said the outlook “reflects continued compression in the industry fresh pork market spread and lower hog prices”.

Nestlé invests in Purina pet-food production in Thailand

The investment will expand the company’s manufacturing site in Rayong, which produces pet food and treats.

France’s Cofigeo lines up factory closure

The company said the plant can “no longer sustainably meet the requirements for flexibility and modernisation”.

Grupo Fuertes enters ham processing with Jamones Albarracín acquisition

Headquartered in Teruel, Jamones Albarracín focuses on the salting, drying and curing of hams.

Pladis ramps up China ambitions with McVitie’s Flipz pretzels

Pladis said China “is one of the biggest long-term growth opportunities” for McVitie’s.