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"Covid-19 is reinforcing the need for wellbeing snacks" - Mondelez International's SnackFutures on demand now - and beyond coronavirus - for snacks 17 Apr 2020

Dean Best

We talk to Mondelez's SnackFutures hub to hear what the US giant has learnt one year since launch, how it sees snacking evolving – and how Covid-19 is affecting the unit's plans.

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Houlihan Lokey’s food M&A veteran Shaun Browne on sectors to watch – and how Covid-19 is affecting deal-making 1 Apr 2020

Dean Best

With 30 years working on M&A in the food industry, Houlihan Lokey's Shaun Browne is well-placed to survey the current factors affecting deals – including Covid-19.

Coronavirus live news - Covid-19 and the global food sector, Friday 22 May (free to read) 22 May 20

just-food.com

just-food's coronavirus live feed is your one-stop shop for news on how the Covid-19 outbreak is impacting the world's packaged food sector.

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Mars 'sues JAB Holding over alleged theft of documents' 22 May 20

Dean Best

Mars and JAB Holding are reportedly set for a legal battle after the Snickers giant filed a suit against the Pret and Panera Bread owner over claims an executive stole documents.

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Dairy Farmers of America, Dean Foods deal hit with anti-trust lawsuit 22 May 20

Andy Coyne

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is facing a legal challenge over its agreed deal to buy assets of bankrupt dairy peer Dean Foods.

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Paris Hilton among celebrity investors in US faux seafood firm Gathered Foods 22 May 20

Andy Coyne

Gathered Foods, the US seafood alternative company behind the Good Catch plant-based 'tuna' brand, has announced further investment backing.

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Saudi Arabia's Salic acquires minority stake in India's Dawaat Foods 22 May 20

Simon Harvey

Saudi Arabia's Salic has taken a minority stake in India's Daawat Foods, a rice producer owned by the country's LT Foods.

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Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia co-op goes into administration 22 May 20

Simon Harvey

The Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia cooperative has gone into voluntary administration, with market conditions in China cited as a key reason for the decision.