Italy’s Newlat swoops for UK manufacturer Symington’s
Newlat, which had been interested in UK bakery business Hovis, has struck a deal to buy branded and own-label supplier Symington’s.
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Vertical-farming business Infarm building large-scale UK facility
The German company suggested it will be one of the largest facilities of its kind...
Del Monte Philippines IPO postponed in wake of Covid-linked volatility
A surge in Covid-19 cases in the Philippines has led to corresponding volatility on the...
China bars imports from BRF Brazil plant
It's not the first time the Brazil-based meat processor has seen shipments from one of...
Lifeway Foods to buy GlenOaks Farms assets
The kefir dairy maker has agreed a deal to buy undisclosed parts of the California-based...
Oxfam calls for net-zero re-think amid food security, price rise fears
The charity suggests net zero carbon targets could become a “dangerous distraction that could delay the rapid reductions in emissions".
NZ food retail needs more competition, report argues
The study, commissioned by the New Zealand government, has argued the country’s grocery market is not as competitive as it could be.
Canada’s Zoglo’s Incredible Food to buy fellow plant-based firm Monday Swiss UK
Monday Swiss customers include UK retailers Tesco, The Co-op and online grocer Ocado.
Italian gluten-free firm Farmo sells stake to investment fund
Farmo produces gluten-free, plant-based and keto-friendly foods, including pasta and baked, sweet and savoury products.
Tyson Foods orders US staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19
Tyson, one of the largest food manufacturers in the US, says its domestic employees will need to have had both jabs by the start of November, subject to talks with unions at certain sites.
UK healthy snacks firm Wholebake under new ownership
Wholebake has been acquired by local private-equity firm Elysian Capital and the company's management team.
