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Century Pacific North America acquires Loma Linda from Atlantic Natural Foods
Century Pacific North America, the US subsidiary of Century Pacific Food, has acquired the Loma Linda plant-based brand from Atlantic Natural Foods.
European Commission approves Prosus’ €4.1bn Just Eat takeover
The European Commission has cleared Prosus’ €4.1 billion acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway, a deal set to establish the world’s fourth largest food delivery group.
Cal-Maine Foods appoints Keira Lombardo as first chief strategy officer
Cal-Maine Foods has announced the appointment of Keira Lombardo as the company’s first-ever chief strategy officer, effective yesterday (11 August 2025).
World’s first LEED-certified beef harvest facility opens for American Foods Group
The completion of the world’s first LEED-certified beef harvest facility marks a significant milestone for America’s Heartland Packaging, a subsidiary of American Foods Group (AFG).
PepsiCo faces US class action over price discrimination allegation
PepsiCo is facing a class action lawsuit over allegedly offering preferential pricing to some retailers, a violation of US anti-trust laws.
THG Group sells Claremont Ingredients to Nactarome in £103m deal
MyProtein owner THG Group has agreed to sell its Claremont Ingredients business to international flavour specialist Nactarome for £103 million.
Normec expands US market presence with foodcare acquisition
Normec, a European provider of testing, inspection, certification and compliance (TICC) services, has announced its entry into the US market through the acquisition of three specialised companies.
Restructuring at UK Walkers crisp sites could impact over 500 jobs
Proposed restructuring plans across four UK manufacturing plants for PepsiCo’s Walkers crisps could be set to impact over 500 jobs. The...
Protein Works opens £10m facility in Liverpool, UK
Protein Works, a player in the UK health and wellness sector, has inaugurated its new headquarters, the PW Campus, in Speke, Liverpool.
AeroFarms secures funding for expansion amid growing demand for microgreens
AeroFarms, a vertical farming company and microgreens supplier in the US retail market, has made major financial moves to strengthen its operations and support expansion.
Better Nature secures £1.1m in funding to accelerate tempeh growth
UK tempeh brand Better Nature has secured £1.1 million in funding to accelerate the growth of its tempeh range on a global scale.
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