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US dairy industry backs Trump in Canada tariffs row

A 50% tariff from the US on goods from Canada, including alcohol and dairy products, came into force over the weekend, after both countries failed to reach a deal.

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Flowers Foods CEO “confident in strategy” after Q2 “missed expectations”

The US bakery major cut its sales forecast for its 2026 financial year after a 4% decline in its second quarter.

Think tank touts plant-based price savings in new research

ProVeg Netherlands' Martine van Haperen said: “The idea that plant-based products are expensive prevents many people from eating healthier and more sustainably.”

US to ease tariffs on ground beef

Trump claimed he had concluded “a deal to substantially lower the price of ground beef for working American families”.

Food makers urge Burnham to curb costs amid low business confidence

A trade association survey says confidence was in negative territory in the second quarter, with calls for measures on labour, energy and regulation.

German ice-cream firm Florida Eis to build new factory

Florida Eis said the facility is intended to ease capacity constraints at its plant in Berlin-Spandau.

Abbott Laboratories settles multitude of infant formula legal claims

The cases relate to intestinal disease necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature babies as Abbott admits claims are still outstanding.

Bernard Matthews to close UK turkey plant

Bernard Matthews said the move was driven by “continued significant financial losses”.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son taps protein window with capacity investment

The US snacks business expects to add $300m in incremental protein-bar sales from an investment in Illinois plant.