Nestle issues more details on regenerative agriculture plans
The investment in 'regen ag' is part of Nestle's plans to have “zero net greenhouse gas emissions” by 2050.
Bakery and Cereal
PepsiCo unveils “end-to-end” sustainability project for a “better planet”
Pep+ involves three key pillars: “positive agriculture, [a] positive value chain and positive choices”.
UK government attracts food industry ire over delay of new rules on EU imports
New controls were due to be implemented from 1 October but Cabinet Office Minister Lord...
Italy’s Germinal Group expands into organic pasta with Astra Bio deal
Astra Bio supplies a range of organic pasta, sauces and flours to the Italian market.
UK ‘destined for permanent food shortages’ – trade body chief
The head of The Food and Drink Federation says “I think we will see we...
Weetabix settles one of two disputes with UK workers
Members of the union Usdaw staged a 24-hour walkout at a Weetabix factory last month in a row over pay for shifts during unsocial hours.
US to require larger firms to mandate Covid-19 vaccines, negative tests
Biden: “What more is there to wait for? What more do you need to see? We’ve made vaccinations free, safe and convenient.”
Nestle flags more consumer pain from inflation-driven price hikes into 2022
Nestlé's finance chief indicated inflation is likely to be higher next year.
Portugal’s Cerealis acquired by two private-equity firms
Cerealis mainly serves the Portuguese market with a product range encompassing cereals, pasta and cookies.
Investors set pace on corporate climate action
Concerned investors are starting to make corporate laggards take real action on climate change, but for some investors, they are not moving fast enough.
Vivartia buys majority control of baker Hellenic Dough
The Greece-based food manufacturer has also acquired more shares in a second bakery business.
