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"We will see a large number of new brands emerging" - DSG Consumer Partners' Deepak Shahdadpuri on how India's FMCG market is opening up 7 Mar 2019

Dean Best

India is seeing similar changes to consumer habits as western countries. Investor Deepak Shahdadpuri talks about his deals in India and how he sees the market developing.

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What are the biggest challenges facing casual dining in the UK? 5 Mar 2019

Joe Baker

With a report pointing to a decline in casual-dining restaurants in the UK, suppliers, tech providers and foodservice companies highlight the challenges the sector faces.

EU says ready for 'no-deal' Brexit scenario 25 Mar 19

Simon Harvey

The European Commission says its has completed preparations for the eventuality that the UK leaves the trading bloc without a Brexit deal.

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Fane Valley Group acquires duck specialist Silver Hill Foods 25 Mar 19

Simon Harvey

UK-based agri-food cooperative Fane Valley Group has snapped up a local duck specialist seeking to expand into new Asian markets.

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Pilgrim's Pride names Jayson Penn as CEO to succeed Bill Lovette 22 Mar 19

Andy Coyne

US chicken heavyweight Pilgrim's Pride has appointed a new chief executive officer to replace Bill Lovette.

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Bhagat Holdings invests in Scottish plant once owned by Young's Seafood 22 Mar 19

Simon Harvey

Bhagat Holdings is taking over a manufacturing facility in Scotland previously-owned by Young's Seafood before the plant was closed last summer.

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Blue Apron founder launches sustainable chicken business Cooks Venture 20 Mar 19

Andy Coyne

The founder of US meal-kit firm Blue Apron has launched a "next generation" food business "rooted in regenerative agriculture".

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South Africa's Sovereign Foods expands operation with hatchery deal 20 Mar 19

Andy Coyne

South African poultry processor Sovereign Foods has announced the acquisition of a facility in its domestic market.

What's driving pre-Brexit stockpiling? 13 Mar 19

Dean Best

A significant chunk of UK consumers are either starting - or planning - to stockpile ahead of the country's departure from the EU.

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Asda boss reacts to UK watchdog's stance on Sainsbury's deal 21 Feb 19

Dean Best

Sainsbury's chief Mike Coupe took to the airwaves within minutes of the CMA's provisional findings being announced and, today (21 February), his partner on the proposed merger at Asda gave his verdict.