Dutch industry “tightens” advertising code
Food and drinks manufacturers operating in the Netherlands have agreed to “stricter rules” on the marketing of products to children. Local …
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MK Group buys Fortenova’s Dijamant oils business in Serbia
Conglomerate MK Group has agreed to purchase Serbian edible oils manufacturer Dijamant from Croatia’s Fortenova Group. The deal was announced in …
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Marico snaps up India snacks firm Zea Maize
Marico, one of India’s largest consumer-goods groups, has acquired more than 90% of Zea Maize, home to the 4700BC snacks …
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Rise Baking names industry veteran McNeil CEO
Private-equity-backed Rise Baking Company has appointed Mark McNeil as its CEO. McNeil has more than 30 years of experience across retail, …
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PE-backed Violet Foods buys Muir Glen from General Mills
US tomato-products firm Violet Foods has acquired the Muir Glen brand from General Mills. In a statement issued yesterday (27 January), …
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UK sets out changes to nutrient profiling model
The UK government has published plans to change the country’s nutrient profiling model, which classifies the health credentials of food …
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Beyond Meat shareholders file legal case over disclosure failings
Beyond Meat shareholders are taking legal action against the alt-protein business, claiming the US group “failed to disclose material adverse …
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Great Kitchens Food Company comes under Rich Products’ ownership
Rich Products is aiming to “drive long-term growth in the pizza category” with the acquisition of Illinois-based Great Kitchens Food …
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EU-India trade deal to lower food, drinks tariffs
The EU and India have concluded talks on a free-trade agreement that will see tariffs cut or removed on a …
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Once Upon a Farm sets IPO target
Children’s food producer Once Upon a Farm has outlined plans to raise more than $200m through an initial public offering …
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US FDA links botulism outbreak to ByHeart supplier
The US Food and Drug Administration has suggested a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism could be linked to a supplier …
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Canada moves to tackle food inflation
Canada’s federal government has outlined a series of measures aimed at easing food inflation pressures on households and supporting businesses …
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Bold or baffling? Beyond Meat’s drinks foray raises eyebrows
With the US plant-based meat category not hitting the heights many advocates had forecast, perhaps it’s no surprise some of …
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Danone launches Alpro meal-replacement drinks
Danone has added meal-replacement drinks to its range of Alpro products on sale in Europe. The French giant is rolling out …
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Snif Snax pet food makes UK dog treats acquisition
US-based pet-food supplier Snif Snax has acquired a business in the UK carrying the same name. Snif Snax in Miami manufactures …
