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Unilever to buy US greens supplement brand Grüns
Unilever has agreed to buy US-based greens supplement brand Grüns for an undisclosed sum.
MGP pauses production at two Kentucky distilleries
US-based spirits and ingredients company MGP Ingredients has announced plans to temporarily idle distilling operations at two of its Kentucky facilities as it adjusts production to current inventory levels.
Diageo names John O’Keeffe as CEO and president for North America
Diageo has appointed John O’Keeffe as CEO and president of its North America business, effective April 2026.
Tyson Foods to close Georgia facility; announces finance leadership change
Tyson Foods has confirmed it will cease operations at its prepared foods facility in Rome, Georgia, citing changes that have made the site no longer viable.
Coca-Cola system to invest $1bn in South Africa by 2030
The Coca-Cola system in South Africa plans to invest ZAR 17.6 billion (approx. $1 billion) in the country by 2030.
Coca-Cola targets water security in Tanzania with $1.94m investment
The Coca-Cola system in Tanzania is investing $1.94 million to support the restoration of the Ruvu Basin, a key water source for Dar es Salaam and surrounding regions.
Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirm potential merger talks
Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have confirmed they are in discussions over a potential merger.
McCain to close New Zealand vegetable processing plant
McCain Foods has confirmed plans to close its Hastings vegetable processing facility in New Zealand.
CMA flags Northern Ireland concerns in ABF and Hovis merger
The UK’s competition watchdog has provisionally cleared key aspects of the proposed merger between Associated British Foods (ABF) and Hovis, while raising specific competition concerns in Northern Ireland.
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.
Danone and Arcor form new JV to unlock dairy opportunities in Argentina
The joint venture includes a transaction to acquire the remaining stake in local dairy group Mastellone Hermanos, creating a newly integrated dairy leader in the region.
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