Greenyard talks to buy Dole Food ended
Belgium-based fruit and vegetable company Greenyard has said talks to acquire Dole Food Co. have ended without a "definitive agreement''
View ArticleNPD Tracker - Quorn vegan slices feature in product push; JBS' 1953 range of...
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View ArticleNPD Tracker - Tesco launches vegan range in UK; Graze widens line-up; Jude's...
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View ArticleUK vinegar maker Aspall acquired by drinks giant Molson Coors
UK cider and vinegar business Aspall has been acquired by US beer giant Molson Coors following year-long talks.
View ArticleWhy - and how - 2018 promises to be buoyant year for M&A in food
The final days of 2017 saw a flurry of transactions in the international food sector, bringing to an end an active year of deal-making. This year looks set to be another busy one for food-company...
View ArticleFinland's Paulig Group appoints Rolf Ladau as CEO
Paulig Group announced the appointment of new chief executive and president Rolf Ladau who will assume the role at the Finish food company on 1 June.
View ArticleAgrokor creditors open doors to debt settlement plan
Creditors of Croatia's Agrokor, which was put into state administration last year, have lent their support to a draft plan for the settlement of the company's debt obligations.
View ArticleItalian pandoro maker Melegatti boosted by new investment
Italian pandoro and pannetone maker Dal Colle has taken a 30% stake in local peer Melegatti for an undisclosed sum.
View ArticleKerry Group defends recruitment as ex-employee convicted over terrorism
Ireland's Kerry Group described its recruitment procedures as "robust" after one of its former workers in the UK was found guilty of plotting an Islamic State-style terrorist attack.
View ArticleEbro buys Spanish baby-food firm BIA
Ebro Foods has snapped up Spanish baby-food maker BIA, with the rice and pasta giant looking to tap into growing demand in select European markets for organic baby food.
View ArticleRewe to roll out reduced-sugar own-label lines
Germany-based grocer Rewe plans to start rolling out reduced-sugar options among its own-label products in January.
View ArticleFrench co-operative Euralis to close two production plants
French agri-food cooperative Euralis plans to shut two plants operated by its food division as part of a restructuring process.
View ArticleFinancing arm of France's Avril Group gets EUR100m for farming development
The financing arm of France's agro-industrial firm Avril Group has secured EUR100m (US$120m) in funding, giving it added capabilities to promote growth and development in the farming sector.
View ArticleUK grocery mulls over government war on plastic waste
Food manufacturers and supermarkets are likely to be in the front line as the UK government draws the battle lines for a war against plastic waste.
View ArticleIrish exporters enjoy another "record" year but Brexit remains "great unknown''
Ireland's food and drink exporters enjoyed another unprecedented year in 2017, despite the uncertainty generated by Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
View ArticleAtlantic Grupa to become first official distributor for Mars in Croatia
Croatia's Atlantic Grupa will become the first official distributor of Mars products in the European country from February in a move expected to generate an additional HRK100m (US$16.1m) in revenue...
View ArticleFrench aperitif specialist Paso-Traiteur to boost production after investment
France's apéritif snacks specialist Paso-Traiteur plans to more than double production capacity at its plant in La Chapelle-Achard, western France, in response to strong growth.
View ArticleSamworth Brothers brings in Kerry man Flor Healy as CEO
Flor Healy, until recently CEO at Kerry Group's consumer foods arm, has taken up the chief executive role at UK chilled and ambient foods business Samworth Brothers.
View ArticleLactalis scandal puts wider French supply chain in spotlight
The scrutiny of Lactalis has intensified this week as the dairy giant battles to repair the reputational damage from the salmonella scandal that has engulfed the company. However, the latest...
View ArticleRecall of Lactalis formula fails
The recall of infant formula manufactured at one of Lactalis' plants in France after it emerged babies had been infected with salmonella has failed, with a number of retailers revealing some of the...
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