Calbee acquires majority stake in tofu business Hodo
Japan-headquartered snacks group Calbee has acquired a majority stake in US-based tofu-maker Hodo. Calbee said in a statement the deal …
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Biscuit International staff on strike in France
Employees at a Biscuit International factory in France are on strike for a second day amid complaints over working conditions. Staff …
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Sofina Foods plant restarts after legionnaires’ shutdown
A Sofina Foods factory linked to a fatal legionnaires’ outbreak in Canada has re-opened, with a class-action suit against the …
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MBC Companies snaps up fellow pizza business Alpha Foods
Private-equity backed MBC Companies has acquired US-based frozen pizza maker Alpha Foods. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Frozen food …
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Strauss to launch “animal-free” dairy products in Israel
Israeli food conglomerate Strauss Group is about to launch a line of “animal-free” dairy products in its domestic market. First out …
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Ecotone takes Kallo brand into alt-milks with UK launch
Ecotone has made its debut in the dairy-alternative drinks sector with the UK launch of two oat milk products under …
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AI skills: companies want them, locations try to provide them, but what exactly are they?
On the poster-sized bingo card of AI buzzwords – including, but not limited to, agentic AI, democratic AI, augmentation, automation and …
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Private label pinches branded share as premium proposition takes hold
There’s a reshaping of consumer purchasing habits playing out in food grocery to the advantage of private label, leaving branded …
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Emerging markets to lead 22% global egg growth by 2035 – Rabobank
Emerging markets are expected to lead an anticipated 22% in global egg growth in the next ten years, according to …
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Bega Group finds buyer for peanut assets in move to save 30 jobs
Australia’s Bega Group has found a buyer for its peanut processing assets but still plans to go ahead and close …
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US poultry major Perdue Farms to cut jobs
Perdue Farms will eliminate the second shift at a turkey processing plant in Washington, Indiana, resulting in hundreds of job …
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Humble Group steps up Swedish confectionery production
Humble Group is investing further in confectionery, with the Swedish FMCG business pointing to “strong growth in demand”. The listed group, …
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Cobram Estate Olives completes share issue to fund US expansion
Australia's Cobram Estate Olives (CBO) has received commitments for funding of A$175m ($115.6m) to fund its US expansion. CBO said it …
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D’aucy owner Eureden names new CEO
Eureden, the French agri-food group behind brands including D’aucy and Paysan Breton, has named a new chief executive. Deputy CEO Marie-Gabrielle …
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Ben & Jerry’s calls for independence post Unilever’s ice cream spin-off
The founders of Ben & Jerry’s have called on parent company Unilever to allow the ice-cream brand to operate as …
