The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
Business
Opinion: Building a modern food brand – how manufacturers are revolutionising distribution
Tony Lee, CEO and founder of SFP, explains how B2B Marketplaces are helping to revolutionise distribution and build sales.
M&S invests over £50m in Northwest England, creating 300 new jobs
UK retailer M&S has announced a £50 million investment into stores across the Northwest of England, creating 300 new jobs in the region.
Greencore agrees to acquire Bakkavor in £1.2bn deal
Greencore has finalised its acquisition of Bakkavor, a significant move that will reshape the landscape of the UK convenience food market.
ADM and Mitsubishi Corporation form alliance to enhance agriculture supply chain
ADM and Mitsubishi have signed a memorandum to explore a strategic alliance to strengthen collaboration in the agriculture value chain.
Lucky Saint becomes first 'low and no' member of UK alcohol regulator The Portman Group
Lucky Saint has become the first alcohol alternative company to become a member of the UK’s alcohol industry regulator, The Portman Group.
UK government invests £1.4m in expanding precision fermentation expertise
The UK has invested £1.4m into a new innovation hub, aiming to enable the Food Standards Agency to broaden its expertise in new food-tech.
#8 Crunchtime podcast: Exploring the impact of the new C-Label and F-Label
We explore the impact of V-Label's new certifications for foods made with advanced cell cultivation and fermentation technologies.
PE firms consider €5bn bid for Nestlé water business – Bloomberg
Private equity (PE) firms PAI Partners and Bain Capital are reportedly among buyout firms considering bids for Nestlé's water business,...
Lucas Bols appoints Frank Cocx as new CEO
Dutch alcohol group Lucas Bols has appointed Frank Cocx to the role of CEO, with current CEO Huub van Doorne to step down after 20 years.
Hindustan Unilever appoints former Britannia CEO, Rajneet Kohli, as executive director of foods
HUL has announced the appointment of Rajneet Kohli, former CEO and executive director of Britannia, as its executive director of foods.
Greencore increases bid for Bakkavor – Bloomberg
UK convenience food group Greencore has increased its bid for Bakkavor Group, according to reports from Bloomberg.
- Page 47