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US groups Conagra, Pinnacle 'resume deal talks'
Major US manufacturers Conagra Brands and Pinnacle Foods have reportedly kick-started discussions over combining their businesses....
Premier Foods shareholder calls for CEO change
The UK's Premier Foods has told the London Stock Exchange that one of its major shareholders, activist investor Oasis Management, is to vote...
Peru issues warning labels for foods high in fat, salt, sugar
Food manufacturers operating in Peru will have to include warning labels on the packaging of and adverts for products with high levels of sa...
McCain Foods plays down talk of US expansion project
McCain Foods has cooled reports in the US the potato-products group is looking to build another plant in the state of Idaho....
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US groups Conagra, Pinnacle 'resume deal talks' 22 Jun 2018
Major US manufacturers Conagra Brands and Pinnacle Foods have reportedly kick-started discussions over combining their businesses.
Premier Foods shareholder calls for CEO change 22 Jun 2018
The UK's Premier Foods has told the London Stock Exchange that one of its major shareholders, activist investor Oasis Management, is to vote against the re-election of Gavin Darby as CEO.
Peru issues warning labels for foods high in fat, salt, sugar 22 Jun 2018
Food manufacturers operating in Peru will have to include warning labels on the packaging of and adverts for products with high levels of salt, sugar and fats.
McCain Foods plays down talk of US expansion project 22 Jun 2018
McCain Foods has cooled reports in the US the potato-products group is looking to build another plant in the state of Idaho.
Carbon dioxide shortage said to be impacting UK retailers 22 Jun 2018
The European carbon dioxide shortage is starting to impact UK retailers, reports suggest.
EU's retaliatory tariffs on US go live 22 Jun 2018
The European Commission's higher duties on US products, including food, issued in response to the tariffs from the Trump administration on imports of steel and aluminium, go live today (22 June).
Nutropia to build chicken operation in Ethiopia 22 Jun 2018
Ethiopia's Nutropia Poultry & Feed is to build a large-scale chicken facility in its home market.
Goodman Fielder seeks NZ rights to Yoplait 22 Jun 2018
Australia-based food manufacturer Goodman Fielder is looking to acquire the rights to the Yoplait brand in New Zealand.
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Maple Leaf-owned Field Roast signs Australasian distribution deal 21 Jun 2018
Seattle-based Field Roast Grain Meat Co., owned by Canada's Maple Leaf Foods, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Australian company Essen Foods.
Russian banks set for almost half of Agrokor 21 Jun 2018
Two Russian banks could hold almost 50% of the embattled Croatia-based food manufacturer and retailer Agrokor, the largest business in the Balkans set to come under the ownership of its creditors.
French meal alternative start-up Feed raises new funding 21 Jun 2018
French food start-up Feed has attracted a new round of funding led by Alven and existing investor Otium Brands.
General Mills invests in GoodBelly Probiotics firm 21 Jun 2018
US food company General Mills has invested in NextFoods, the maker of Goodbelly Probotics products.
US snacks delivery service SnackNation acquires local peer Love With Food 21 Jun 2018
SnackNation, the US-based healthy snack delivery service, has acquired EdgiLife and its direct-to-consumer snack subscription service brand Love With Food.
Indoor farmer Gotham Greens raises $29m in funding round 21 Jun 2018
New York fresh produce supplier Gotham Greens has announced it has attracted US$29m in Series C equity funding.
Pork producer Seaboard Triumph Foods to ramp up production in Iowa 21 Jun 2018
Seaboard Triumph Foods has announced its intention to significantly ramp up production at its plant in Sioux City, Iowa.
Fonterra rallies to defend Chinese JV partner after manufacturing breach 21 Jun 2018
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has defended its Chinese joint venture Beingmate after the infant formula business became embroiled in a manufacturing rules breach.
Bellamy's acts amid rising demand for organic infant formula 21 Jun 2018
Bellamy's Australia has signed three deals to try to tap into growing demand for organic infant formula.
Mondelez International names Luca Zaramella as new CFO 20 Jun 2018
Confectionery heavyweight Mondelez International has announced Luca Zaramella will become its CFO from August.
Asda, Sainsbury's bosses grilled over potential for supply-chain squeeze 20 Jun 2018
UK big four supermarkets Asda and Sainsbury's have confirmed synergies from their proposed merger are likely to come from re-negotiating deals with suppliers.
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