Australian watchdog launches legal action over “egg cartel”
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken a dozen of the country's eggs businesses to court over alleged …
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Spain snacks group Apex buys local distributor Industrias Marjo
Spanish snacks major Grupo Apex has moved to grow its presence in the country’s convenience market with the acquisition of …
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Capturing true essence: How technology is powering modern ready-to-drink beverages
The global ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage sector is experiencing a major transformation driven by a shift in consumer expectations. Younger consumers, …
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Italian preserves firm Citres sells to private equity
Citres, the family-owned, Italian, preserves business, has sold a majority of its shares to Clessidra Private Equity. The buy-out house has …
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B&G Foods sells more brands to McCall Farms
B&G Foods has offloaded more brands to fellow US manufacturer McCall Farms as the company continues to streamline its portfolio …
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US food watchdog outlines new rules on salt substitutes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued rules allowing manufacturers to swap salt for “safe” alternatives in everyday …
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Nestlé earmarks more cash for Mexico
Nestlé is planning to spend another $1bn on its business in Mexico up to the end of 2030. The Swiss giant …
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SanLucar enters Finland with Vegepörssi tie-up
Spain-based fruit-and-vegetable supplier SanLucar has continued its push into northern Europe with a new deal in Finland. SanLucar is teaming up …
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Unigrains backs hazelnuts supplier Unicoque
France-based agri-food investor Unigrains has backed hazelnut co-op Unicoque. In a statement, Unigrains said it had “subscribed to participating securities” issued …
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The opportunities for prepared meals as wellness-first shopping meets cost-of-living constraints
Premiumisation in prepared meals is becoming a growth lever for the consumergoods industry because it resolves a central tension in …
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Accelerating industrial decarbonisation in France
Industrial decarbonisation is speeding up in France as manufacturers turn to energy efficiency upgrades, electrification, renewables, and waste heat recovery …
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Greencore lifts profit forecast again
Convenience-food maker Greencore has raised its profit guidance again, citing volume growth the company said was ahead of the sector. In …
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Cyberattack hits French supermarkets
Major French supermarket chains have been hit by a cyberattack that has affected their refrigeration systems. Dominique Schelcher, the CEO of …
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Loacker adds to hazelnut-growing assets
Confectionery group Loacker has expanded its hazelnut production portfolio with the acquisition of the Fontana Chiusa estate in Italy. Financial terms …
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McCain snaps up India’s Falcon Agrifriz Foods
McCain Foods has agreed to acquire the frozen potato-processing business of India-based Falcon Agrifriz Foods. Financial terms of the transaction were …
