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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
EU-Australia trade deal slashes tariffs on agri-food products, but raises farmers' concerns
The European Union and Australia have finalised a long-anticipated free trade agreement (FTA), marking a significant shift in food and beverage trade flows.
Mar 25
Pilgrim’s Europe invests in pork innovation with new Centre of Excellence
Pilgrim’s Europe has opened a new Pork Centre of Excellence at its Bromborough, UK site, marking a £350,000 investment aimed at accelerating product development and strengthening innovation across its pork division.
Mar 24
Tyson Foods expands Jimmy Dean brand with high-protein range
Tyson Foods has expanded its Jimmy Dean brand with a new range of high-protein frozen products, reflecting growing demand for protein-rich foods across meal occasions.
Mar 23
Yeo Valley Organic expands yogurt, BBQ ranges for spring-summer
Yeo Valley Organic is expanding its portfolio with a series of new product launches across yogurt, burgers and ice cream.
Mar 19
UVESA moves to strengthen Spanish poultry footprint with Payán Hermanos acquisition
UVESA, part of the international food and agri-business MHP Group, has signed an agreement to acquire Payán Hermanos, a poultry company based in Maracena, Granada.
Mar 18
Conagra to invest $220m to expand poultry production in Arkansas
Conagra Brands has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas, through a multi-year investment of approximately $220 million.
Mar 9
EU agrees to ban animal-associated names for plant-based products
EU negotiators have agreed to go ahead with a ban on the use of animal-associated names for plant-based products, restricting 31 words in total including ‘chicken’ and ‘steak’.
Mar 6
JBS USA breaks ground on $150m expansion at Cactus beef plant
JBS has officially broken ground on a $150 million expansion of its beef production facility in Cactus, Texas, marking a significant reinvestment in US beef processing capacity and rural infrastructure.
Mar 3
Birds Eye and Sauce Shop turn up the heat on frozen with flavour-first wings launch
The frozen aisle is getting a flavour-forward upgrade as Birds Eye expands its high-growth Chicken Shop range through a branded collaboration with Sauce Shop.
Mar 3
Scan Sverige acquires two northern Swedish slaughterhouses
Scan Sverige has signed an agreement to acquire Delsbo Slakteri and Jämtlandsgården Livsmedel.
Mar 2
PS Seasoning launches four new flavours for meat processors
PS Seasoning has unveiled four new seasoning blends aimed at commercial meat processors: Pesto Sausage, Curry Sausage, Birria Snack Stick and Candied Jalapeño Jerky.
Feb 27
Beef and lamb receive 580 times more in EU subsidies than legumes, study reveals
Figures released by charity Foodrise have revealed that beef and lamb received an estimated 580 times more common agricultural policy subsidies from the European Union than legumes in 2020.
Feb 26
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