China this week set out plans to reform its agri-food sector, includiing working on food safety, the supply chain and expanding production. Elsewhere, Ireland’s Glanbia snapped two nutrition-focused businesses and Mondelez International’s 2016 results prompted questions about the effectiveness of margin targets.

China sets out plan to reform agri-food sector

China has issued a five-year reform programme for the country’s food and agriculture industry, with its goals including improving food safety, making supply chains more efficient and increasing the amount of land used for food production.

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Glanbia expands performance nutrition with Grass Advantage, Body & Fit deals

Irish food maker Glanbia has entered into two deals to expand its performance nutrition business, with the acquisitions of Grass Advantage in the US and Body & Fit in the Netherlands.

Mondelez hails margin progress as 2016 sales, earnings fall

Mondelez International booked lower sales and earnings in 2016 but insisted it continues to make progress towards its margin expansion goals.

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