ABF snaps up Hovis despite sales, profit pressures in UK bread
Associated British Foods (ABF) is to acquire the Hovis bread business from UK headquartered private-equity firm Endless. ABF confirmed the deal …
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Wonderbrands ends bread production in Ontario, affecting 50 workers
Wonderbrands, part of the FGF Brands group, is ending sliced bread production at its Ontario facility in Canada. The union representing …
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Inspired Pet Nutrition to buy Ultra Premium Direct
Investor-backed Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) is buying into France-based direct-to-consumer business Ultra Premium Direct (UPD). CapVest Partners-backed IPN said it has …
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Former Samworth Brothers CEO Hugo Mahoney joins First Milk as chair
Hugo Mahoney, the former CEO of UK pasty maker Samworth Brothers, is set to join local dairy cooperative First Milk …
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Private label’s growth surge and the US brand battle ahead
For decades, private label was the afterthought in US grocery aisles - the packaged food products shoppers primarily bought when …
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“Legally binding” dye agreement with WK Kellogg lauded by Texas attorney general
WK Kellogg has entered a legally binding agreement to remove “toxic dyes” from its breakfast cereals, according to Texas Attorney …
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Arla Foods invests in Bahrain cheese production expansion
Arla Foods is investing €50.9m ($59.4m) to expand output of spreadable cheese in glass jars at its manufacturing facility in …
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JBS funnels investment into new US meat plant
Brazilian meat giant JBS has revealed another US plant investment, taking this year’s total outlay to more than $800m. JBS is …
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RTG International joins Concordis buying alliance
RTG International, the German purchasing alliance, has joined newly formed European peer Concordis as a founding partner. Concordis, initially announced on …
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Trump policies may create “perfect storm” for US inflation
While the risks of a potential US recession in 2025 have receded, President Trump’s policies could create an “inflationary perfect …
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Arla Foods calls on government to help tackle UK farm labour shortages
Dairy major Arla Foods has pressed for government backing to address a shortage of qualified workers in the UK farming sector. Bas …
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Burnbrae Farms to build egg grading facility in Ontario
Canadian egg producer Burnbrae Farms has started construction on a new egg grading facility in Strathroy, Ontario. The 150,000 square feet …
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Glanbia to sell Body & Fit online sports-nutrition business
Ireland’s Glanbia is selling its online Body & Fit sports-nutrition business to an unnamed buyer. Vague details were provided in Dublin-headquartered …
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Nestlé’s breakfast-cereal JV names Ecco Group as potential buyer of two plants
Cereal Partners Worldwide, the breakfast-cereal venture between Nestlé and General Mills, is planning to sell a pair of plants in …
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Dawn Meats confirms Alliance Group stake under “strategic partnership”
Dawn Meats has confirmed it is taking a majority stake in New Zealand peer Alliance Group subject to agreement by …
