'City institutions behind approach for Fox's Biscuits'
The takeover interest lodged in the UK's Fox's Biscuits reportedly came from a group of bondholders, not a rival company.
View ArticleThe Scottish Salmon Co. sees pressure on volumes
The Scottish Salmon Co. has said "industry-wide biological challenges" will weigh on the volumes it expects to harvest this year.
View ArticleGreenyard sales growth eases in third quarter
Belgium-based produce supplier Greenyard has reported a 8% rise in nine-month sales, although growth eased in its third quarter.
View ArticleSlovakia PM calls leaders' meeting over food quality concerns
The leaders of four central European countries are to meet to discuss concerns over the quality of branded food products sold in the region.
View ArticleNestle launches global sugar target
Smarties-to-Cheerios owner Nestle has announced a "global commitment" to cut the sugar in its food by 5% by 2020.
View ArticleTerrena unveils brands in "major shift in strategy"
French cooperative Terrena has announced what it describes as "a major shift in strategy" with the development of its own brands and a makeover of the Père Dodu poultry brand acquired from Doux in 2016.
View ArticleGerman frozen food firm Frostkrone gets new private-equity owner
Frostkrone, the Germany-based supplier of frozen convenience food, is to get a new, private-equity majority shareholder, after French investment company Ardian sold its interest in the company to...
View ArticleDanone looks for "strong, profitable" growth - 8 things to learn from CAGNY...
Danone focused much of its presentation at this week's Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference on its plans for the US. The French group generates around 13% of its sales in North America and...
View ArticleNorwegian meat group Nortura launches meat-free range
Norwegian meat group Nortura is launching a line of vegetarian alternatives to meat, called MEATish.
View ArticleDivine Chocolate books profit boost on forex changes
UK ethical chocolate maker Divine Chocolate, which is co-owned by Ghanaian farmers's co-operative Kuapa Kokoo, has reported a jump in annual profits despite lower sales.
View ArticleUK's Frank Dale Foods to call in liquidator in bid to save jobs
UK-based party food manufacturer Frank Dale Foods has called a creditors' meeting for tomorrow (28 February) to appoint a liquidator in a bid to find a new owner and save jobs.
View ArticleDawn Farms to create 150 jobs with R&D investment
Ireland-based cooked meats producer Dawn Farms has unveiled plans to invest more than EUR25m (US$26.4m) in its R&D facilities over the next five years with the creation of an additional 150 jobs.
View ArticleDanish Crown UK unit Tulip warns bacon site jobs at risk
Tulip, the UK subsidiary of Denmark-based meat co-operative Danish Crown, has warned more than 100 jobs could be axed at its Redruth site as a result of changes to shift patterns.
View ArticleIreland announces "enhanced" deal for beef exports to Saudi Arabia
Ireland's government said today (27 February) it had secured an agreement for "enhanced access" for exports of Irish beef to Saudi Arabia.
View ArticleABF sees further grocery revival
International growth, higher volumes of Kingsmill and increased cereal sales enabled Associated British Foods to report ongoing improvements at its grocery unit during the first half of its financial...
View ArticleKraft Heinz offer "substantially undervalued" Unilever - CFO Pitkethly
Unilever rejected the GBP112bn (US$139.1bn) takeover approach from Kraft Heinz because the US group's proposed offer did not value the Knorr maker highly enough, the CFO of the UK-based consumer goods...
View ArticleUnilever silent amid talk split could be under consideration
Unilever has declined to comment on a report suggesting the company is considering splitting in two, spinning off its food business - including brands like Knorr and Hellmann's - from its home and...
View ArticleABF launches "world inspired" Dorset range
Associated British Foods-owned cereal brand Dorset Cereals is launching a line of "world inspired" mueslis, the Ultimate Adventures collection.
View ArticleScandi Standard hit by bird flu expense
European meat group Scandi Standard reported a decrease in operating profits for 2016 as an outbreak of bird flu hurt profitability despite higher sales.
View ArticleEU ministers urged to act on food quality concerns
Slovakia and Hungary are calling on European Union leaders to take action over concerns that the quality of branded food products sold in the region differs in some central European countries.
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