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Avara has announced plans to invest more than £100 million in its UK poultry operations over the next three years.

Nestlé is assessing its options after Russia placed its local business under temporary external administration.

Packaging Europe is hosting the Sustainable Packaging Summit at the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre, Utrecht, on 10-12 November 2026, and this year, you can join for just €49 with an Expo Only pass.

Nestlé Canada has completed an investment of more than CAD $50 million to expand and modernise its Toronto facility.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has begun its Phase 1 inquiry into McCormick & Co’s acquisition of Unilever’s food business.

A new initiative – The PaperFlex Consortium – has launched today, comprising six global consumer goods companies, aiming to accelerate the development of responsibly designed paper-based alternatives to flexible plastic packaging.

The Coca-Cola Company has committed to investing $10 billion into its US infrastructure from 2026 through 2030, including new or expanded production, distribution and office facilities.

US-headquartered Hain Celestial has entered into an agreement to sell its international business to global private equity firm Aurelius, aiming to streamline its portfolio and create a more ‘focused’ North American business.

LIS by Lesaffre is investing in new drying capacity and processing technology at its Strasbourg facility in France.

Glanbia has appointed Wendy Chang Smith as its next chief financial officer.

Agrana is planning to acquire flavour specialist Esarom in a move designed to strengthen its position in tailored food and beverage solutions.

Spanish food group Grupo Fuertes has acquired Teruel-based Jamones Albarracín.