Dried foods
WHO issues new global benchmarks for salt in food
The World Health Organization (WHO) has set its sights on reducing salt in food products around the globe through new…
“It does add some complexities” – General Mills’ John Haugen on backing challenger brands as Covid-19 upends consumer habits
301 Inc., General Mills' in-house investment vehicle, has made its first move outside the US, backing UK desserts maker Pots…
Tesco rolls out finance scheme for green suppliers
Tesco is rolling out an initiative that will see its supply base offered sustainability-linked supply chain finance, in a move…
Monde Nissin share listing set for next month
Monde Nissin, the owner of brands including Quorn and Lucky Me, has got regulatory approval for an IPO in its…
Nestle buys brands from vitamins firm The Bountiful Company
Nestlé is to acquire "core" brands of US-based vitamins and supplements maker The Bountiful Company for US$5.75bn after revealing earlier…
The challenges facing Big Food on net-zero
The commitments being made by members of Big Food on net-zero has led to some optimism action will be taken to…
Sweden’s Midsona in acquisition discussions, says CEO
Sweden-based food group Midsona is actively pursuing acquisition opportunities, CEO Peter Åsberg has said. Announcing Midsona's first-quarter financial results this morning…
Unilever experiencing worst inflation in almost ten years
Unilever is the latest global consumer packaged goods firm to reveal pricing actions to offset the rising cost of commodities…
US, UK, EU – comparing the new 2030 climate targets
The UK has announced an emissions reduction target that would see a faster decline than the EU and US, but…
Olam International snaps up US spices firm Olde Thompson
Olam International, the Singapore-based agri-food business, has acquired US-based spices and seasonings business Olde Thompson from private-equity firm Kainos Capital…