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Conagra ups focus on margins as new CEO pledges higher‑return portfolio

Conagra sets out a margin-first reset, backing frozen and snacks, cutting its dividend and promising a leaner, more focused portfolio.

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“If we didn’t shift, we probably wouldn’t survive” – Steakholder Foods CEO Arik Kaufman on the switch from cultured to plant-based meat

“The European market is packed right now,” Kaufman says ahead of the launch of its Perfecta brand in the US.

Ben & Jerry’s Foundation says operations at risk unless funding restored

The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which now owns the Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream brand, said it is committed to funding the Foundation.

Agropur sells “fine cheese” business to Lactalis

Around 400 Agropur employees will join Lactalis's Canadian arm as a result of the transaction.

Japanese food group Nichirei hit by cyberattack

The Tokyo-listed company said it encountered “system failures” on Monday (13 July).

Florida subpoenas General Mills over flour 

Florida is reviewing the supply chain for bromated flour products, disclosures made to buyers, and whether any such products were sold to schools in the state. 

Royal A-ware takes stake in cheese producer Amalthea

Under the partnership, Royal A-ware will manage domestic and international marketing for goat’s cheese and organic goat’s cheese.

Land O’Lakes invests in dairy-ingredients production

The US co-op is eyeing “a changing food landscape increasingly centred on protein”.

MPs call for “bold” action on obesity in England

A House of Commons committee said UK government ministers should move faster on policies intended to “fix a food environment that pushes consumers towards high fat, sugar and salt products”.