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US food manufacturer Kellogg is reportedly seeking to branch out into the ethnic snacks market in India with a partnership with a domestic manufacturer.

BRF turnaround will take at least two years - CEO 13 Nov 2018

Brazilian meat giant BRF's CEO Pedro Parente has revealed how long he thinks the company will remain in turnaround mode.

Premier Foods CEO Gavin Darby to step down 13 Nov 2018

Gavin Darby, the chief executive of Premier Foods, is to step down from the helm of the UK manufacturer after almost six years in the job.

Kellogg eyes sale of North America snacks assets 13 Nov 2018

Kellogg is weighing up the possible sale of a clutch of snacks assets in North America as part of moves to "align resources around the biggest opportunities for growth".

Premium Brands Holdings lowers earnings outlook 13 Nov 2018

Canada-based food producer Premium Brands Holdings has cut its full-year revenue and profit guidance following a number of acquisitions.

Spain takes action to tackle obesity 13 Nov 2018

Spain has announced a raft of measures to tackle the nation's obesity problem including a change to the way food is labelled.

UK's Premier Foods to sell Ambrosia custard brand 13 Nov 2018

Premier Foods, the UK manufacturer, has revealed this morning (13 November) it plans to sell one of its best-known brands.

Tayto's UK pork crackling acquisition cleared by competition watchdog 13 Nov 2018

Tayto Group's acquisition of UK-based The Real Pork Crackling Company has been cleared by the country's competition watchdog.

Seafood firm Marine Harvest renames itself Mowi 13 Nov 2018

Norway-based seafood group Marine Harvest has re-branded, saying its new name better reflects the company's heritage.

Mondelez, Kraft Heinz 'eyeing Campbell's Australian snacks unit Arnott's' 12 Nov 2018

Arnott's, the Australia-based snacks business among the assets put up for sale by Campbell Soup Co., is reportedly being eyed by a clutch of the largest players in the sector.

Agrial extends acquisition spree with German cheese maker Rotkappchen 12 Nov 2018

France-based agri-food cooperative Agrial plans to buy a German cheese producer, adding to a slew of acquisitions over the past two years.

PepsiCo unveils entrants to North America Nutrition Greenhouse incubator 12 Nov 2018

US-based food and drinks giant PepsiCo has named the businesses that will take part in its incubator programme in North America.

UK chocolate firm Montezuma's sells majority stake to Inverleith 12 Nov 2018

Montezuma's, a UK-based chocolate supplier and retailer, has become the latest food manufacturer to sell shares to an investment firm focusing on the FMCG sector.

Italy's Pernigotti seeks production partner after factory closure 12 Nov 2018

Italian chocolate maker Pernigotti has announced plans to restructure its business to counter declining sales volumes.

The Beyond Burger 'hits UK, Australia retail markets' 12 Nov 2018

Beyond Meat, the US plant-based burger business, has reportedly started to distribute its product through major retailers in the UK and Australia.

Australia's SunRice invests in processing mill in Vietnam 12 Nov 2018

Australia's SunRice is making its first direct investment in Vietnam with the purchase of a processing mill in the south of the country.

Campbell holds talks with Third Point over board make-up 12 Nov 2018

New Products - Kind introduces Minis portion snacks; Saputo debuts ultra-filtered milk brand Joyya; Perfetti Van Melle launches mint version of Center Fresh gum brand in India 12 Nov 2018

US food giant Campbell Soup Co. has revealed a new twist in its battle with Third Point, the investor which is trying instigate a major overhaul of the company's board at its forthcoming annual meeting.

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This week's product news includes a new milk product from Canada's Saputo and the exclusive launch in India of a mint version of Perfetti Van Melle's Center Fresh gum brand.

New Hain Celestial CEO Mark Schiller sets out stall after disappointing results 9 Nov 2018

Mark Schiller, the new CEO of US food group Hain Celestial, has told analysts how he intends to improve the company's fortunes.

Lindt & Sprungli responds to campaign groups' criticism over deforestation commitments 9 Nov 2018