Ben & Jerry’s Jerry Greenfield quits in independence row with Unilever
Jerry Greenfield, one of the original founders of Unilever-owned Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, has resigned. In a letter shared by …
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“We’re looking for businesses with a unique go-to-market strategy” – acquisitive Creo Capital sets out game plan
Creo Capital Partners is eyeing a pipeline of potential deals to complement its Hispanic foods and private-label portfolio, targeting companies …
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Nestlé chairman Paul Bulcke to step down early
Nestlé chairman Paul Bulcke is stepping down earlier than planned in the wake of the shock departure of CEO Laurent Freixe …
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Hungary blocks overseas takeover of Alföldi Tej dairy cooperative
Hungary has blocked the proposed acquisition of dairy company Alföldi Tej by an overseas consortium on the grounds it would …
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Lactalis sets out France capex programme
French dairy giant Lactalis is to invest €1bn ($1.18bn) into "modernising" its domestic manufacturing sites. The company has set out a …
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California passes bill to phase out “forever chemicals” in food packaging
California’s legislature has passed a bill to ban “forever chemicals” in food packaging and certain consumer goods, though the move …
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Bakery group Vandemoortele secures fresh financing
Belgian bakery group Vandemoortele has secured €100m ($118.01m) in funding amid its expansion push. The company, known for its bakery products, …
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South Africa’s Libstar receives takeover interest
South African consumer goods producer Libstar has drawn interest from potential acquirers amid an internal review of the business. In a …
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New CEO for US group J. Skinner Baking
US group J. Skinner Baking has appointed food-industry veteran David Kowal as its CEO. Kowal's most recent executive role was chief …
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Hain Celestial to “aggressively” cut portfolio as shares slide on $531m loss
Hain Celestial plans to “aggressively” trim the US food and drink major’s portfolio under interim president and CEO Alison Lewis. Lewis …
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UK food, drinks body takes swipe at government’s “inflation-fuelling” policies
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has taken a swipe at UK government policy as an uptick in grocery inflation …
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Hovis CEO Jon Jenkins to leave UK baker
Hovis CEO Jon Jenkins is stepping down after three years in the lead role at the UK bakery business. Jenkins departure …
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Royal Greenland appoints Toke Binzer as CEO
Royal Greenland has named Toke Binzer as the new CEO of the seafood major following the departure of Susanne Arfelt …
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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 …
