Thai Union closes factory amid Covid cases
The seafood giant admitted the seven-day shutdown will affect its pet-food business.
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Princes plants in Mauritius pause operations amid Covid cases
The UK-based canned-food group says there are “no immediate supply concerns”.
Covid continues to wreak havoc on events industry
The Covid-19 pandemic has decimated the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions space.
Associated British Foods buoyed by Australia’s post-lockdown consumers
Australia has not seen a post-lockdown "consumer recession", the chief executive of Associated British Foods...
Covid-19 sweetens China’s interest in functional candy
That Covid-19 has increased demand for healthier products is being seen in markets worldwide. just-food's Peter Peverelli writes that, in China, the trend is even creating opportunities for confectionery.
Brazil’s interest in healthier frozen food warms during Covid-19
Brazilian consumers have shown greater interest in frozen food over the last year and demand for healthier options has grown, write Mauro Fernandes and Luisa Belchior. It takes minutes for…
How Covid-19 has closed digital age gap
A new study suggests Covid-19 has led to changes in the way older citizens are using technology, which, Laura Foster argues, should cause brand owners to think again about how…
Chobani dips toe in direct-to-consumer
Chobani, the US dairy and dairy-alternatives group, is testing out a direct-to-consumer operation in the wake of growing shopper interest in the services against the backdrop of Covid-19. The privately-owned…
How might lessons learnt from Covid influence food company strategy?
It's been a long road for food manufacturers grappling with the consequences of Covid-19, and there's still more mileage to cover until the virus is beaten, or at least contained.…
How might UK food-to-go operators adjust post-pandemic?
With food-to-go largely reliant on commuters, travel and leisure, the category has been profoundly impacted by lockdowns associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Simon Harvey reviews the outlook for the UK,…
Meat giant JBS ‘fined over Covid-19 outbreak’
Brazilian meat giant JBS has reportedly been ordered to pay a fine by a local court in respect to damages related to employees following a Covid-19 outbreak at its beef…
