Marfrig-BRF merger approved “without restrictions” in Brazil
The merger of BRF with Marfrig Global Foods has been approved by Brazil’s competition regulator and now moves to the …
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Spain’s Grupo Apex snaps up Uriarte Iturrate’s snacks assets
Spain’s Grupo Apex has expanded its snacks portfolio with the acquisition of the brand and assets of Uriarte Iturrate. Grupo Apex …
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Three Dutch bakers form JV to supply Jumbo
Three Dutch bakers have established a joint venture to supply bread to local supermarket chain Jumbo. The joint venture between Bakkerij …
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EU lobby groups warn of “serious damage” from China’s pork duties
EU lobby groups have warned of "serious damage" to the bloc's pork trade after China said it will impose temporary …
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Global meat prices reach new peak, FAO finds
Global meat prices have reached another high, primarily driven by increased import demand for beef and lamb from the US …
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“We’re going to be stronger” – Nomad Foods sets out stall after choppy 2025
Nomad Foods is home to Captain Birdseye, one of the most famous advertising characters in UK food. For years, the …
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Campbell’s expects weighty EPS impact from tariffs in new fiscal year
Tariffs are going to be a significant headwind for The Campbell’s Company as it forecasts a protracted decline in base …
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Poland’s Suempol bags shrimp processor Van Biesen & Pieters
Poland’s Suempol has returned to its roots in shrimp processing and distribution with the acquisition of Van Biesen & Pieters …
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Sealord to close factory amid “hugely challenging” economic pressures
New Zealand seafood processor Sealord plans to close its factory in the port city of Nelson, putting 79 permanent jobs …
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Meggle buys German dairy peer Rücker to expand cheese business
Meggle has acquired fellow German dairy Rücker, continuing its expansion in the cheese market. Financial details of the transaction, which is …
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Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez to review top 200 leadership roles
Unilever’s relatively new CEO Fernando Fernandez said he plans to review the consumer giant's top 200 leadership roles for a …
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Sweden to lower VAT on food
Sweden will halve its VAT on food products as part of its 2026 budget as it looks to reduce the …
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Nestlé leans on scale with new CEO to add fresh “perspective”
Nestlé’s new CEO is likely to bring a change of “pace” as the company ups its game to drive organic …
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CapVest-backed Natra to buy Bredabest
Spanish chocolate manufacturer Natra has agreed to acquire Bredabest, the Dutch company producing peanut butter and other peanut-based products. Financial terms …
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EU agri-food groups dismiss Brussels’ Mercosur “safeguard” plan
EU agri-food organisations have criticised “safeguard” mechanisms drawn up to protect the sector under the pending trade agreement with South …
