One story dominated the headlines this week – the plans by Heinz and Kraft Foods Group to join forces and create the world's fifth-largest food and drinks group. Elsewhere, French co-ops Agrial and Eurial said their plans to combine their dairy businesses had been put on hold. There was also sad news from the French food sector with news of a fatal explosion at desserts firm Senagral.
In the spotlight: Is Heinz, Kraft merger "a growth story"?
This morning's (25 March) news HJ Heinz and Kraft Foods Group have inked a definitive merger agreement sent shockwaves through the US food sector. But, when the dust settles, what are we likely to see from the enlarged Kraft Heinz Co.? Katy Askew investigates.
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Fatal explosion at French desserts firm Senagral
One person has been killed and two injured following the explosion of a machine at a Senagral dairy plant in Jouy, in France's Burgundy region.
Fonterra H1 sales plunge on oversupply
Fonterra, the world's largest dairy exporter, said sales plunged 14% in the first half of its financial year.
Agrial, Eurial dairy merger put on hold
The dairy merger between French co-operatives Agrial and Eurial has been put on hold over divergence relating to its scope as originally perceived.
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