France looks to tax sugary processed foods
France has unveiled a proposal to bring in a tax on sugary processed foods in its latest budget. Speaking to reporters …
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Hormel signals margin pressures from Brakebush despite chicken uplift
Hormel Foods anticipates the Brakebush Brothers deal will more than double the sales contribution from chicken but will likely weigh …
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Why US demand for frozen food is heating up
Amid the sluggish packaged food market in the US, frozen fare is a relative bright spot. Frozen food is generating positive …
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Euralis, Maïsadour abandon merger
French agri-food co-ops Euralis and Maïsadour have ended plans to merge. In a joint statement, the company said a “deterioration” in …
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Sojitz acquires UK-based New England Seafood International
Japan’s Sojitz has acquired UK-based New England Seafood International (NESI) through a deal for Sealaska Foods International Holdings (SFIH). NESI becomes …
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Pure poultry: Scandi Standard CEO talks M&A, ESG and strategic focus
One of the major poultry processors in Europe, Scandi Standard, has continued its recent M&A spree with the receipt of …
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Arla ploughs more funds into European protein production
Arla Foods has committed more than €63m ($71m) across two of its European dairies to increase skyr and cottage cheese …
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Haribo cancels plan for new Germany plant
Global confectionery giant Haribo has cancelled plans to build a new factory in Germany, citing “disruption” from market conditions. "In recent …
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Nueva Pescanova sells chilled seafood business in France
Nueva Pescanova has offloaded its chilled seafood business in France to Ecuadorian shrimp supplier Grupo Omarsa. In a statement yesterday (30 …
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McCain Foods abandons plan for inaugural German factory
Frozen potato products major McCain Foods has abandoned a plan to set up its first manufacturing plant in Germany. The privately-owned, …
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Hormel boosts chicken presence with $1bn Brakebush deal
US protein group Hormel Foods is to acquire chicken producer Brakebush Brothers from its family owners for approximately $1.05bn. "The acquisition …
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General Mills promotes COO McNabb to chief executive
General Mills COO Dana McNabb will move to the CEO role at the US food giant at the start of …
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Impulse interrupted: snack makers react to GLP‑1’s rise
Few issues have grabbed industry – and mainstream food – headlines in recent months as much as the rise of …
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Huel falls foul of UK ad watchdog over health claims
Huel has been rapped by the UK advertising watchdog after an online video was ruled “irresponsible” and found to feature …
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ITC buys Yoga Bar owner Sproutlife outright
Indian conglomerate ITC has taken full ownership of Yoga Bar manufacturer Sproutlife Foods Private. In a stock-exchange filing, ITC said it …
