Bellamy’s Australia, the under-scrutiny infant formula producer, this week issued a profit warning and announced the exit of its CEO. BRF, the Brazil-based meat giant, joined forces with Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund to buy Turkish poultry group Banvit. And Kellogg‘s 1894 fund made its first investment.

Bellamy’s Australia CEO Laura McBain exits as outlook slashed

Under-scrutiny infant formula manufacturer Bellamy’s Australia replaced its chief executive Laura McBain today (11 January), while forecasting a steep decline in annual profits.

BRF, Qatar to buy Turkish poultry firm Banvit

BRF, the Brazil-based meat giant, has teamed up with the state of Qatar to buy a majority stake in Turkey-based processor Banvit Bandirma Vitaminli Yem Sanayii.

Danish Crown expands in organic beef with Teterower Fleisch acquisition

Danish Crown has acquired German beef processor Teterower Fleisch in a move the company said will make it a “major player” in the northern European market for organic beef.

Kellogg’s 1894 fund debut investment in US firm Kuli Kuli

Kellogg fund Eighteen94 Capital has announced US firm Kuli Kuli, a company making bars and powders from plant food moringa, as its first investment. 

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