The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
Business
Chobani announces $500m expansion of facility in Twin Falls, Idaho
US dairy producer Chobani has broken ground on a $500m expansion of its plant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Could West Virginia's move to ban food additives spark a nationwide reform?
West Virginia has enacted a food safety measure with the passage of House Bill 2354, which bans several synthetic food additives.
Bunge sells European margarines and spreads business to Vandemoortele
Bunge Global SA is selling its European margarines and spreads division to Vandemoortele, a leading family-owned European food group.
Alpla restructures leadership in Western Europe and APAC regions
Alpla has restructured its leadership team in two regions, Western Europe and Asia-Pacific (APAC).
Woodland Gourmet acquires Sevillo Fine Foods
Woodland Gourmet has announced the acquisition of Sevillo Fine Foods, a creator of chef-inspired ready-to-eat frozen ingredients.
Opinion: Three reasons why companies should take a landscape approach to tackle deforestation
Deforestation threatens supply, livelihoods and the planet. Companies can’t tackle it alone, but a landscape approach may offer a solution.
Yeo Valley Organic expands into meat sector with new beef burgers
Yeo Valley Organic, the UK's largest organic brand, is entering the meat market with the launch of its grass-fed organic beef burgers.
DSM-Firmenich wins lawsuit protecting algal oil patent
DSM-Firmenich has won its patent infringement case against Canada-based Mara Renewables Corporation and its UK subsidiary, Algal Omega-3.
Unilever to divest The Vegetarian Butcher to Vivera
Unilever has today announced a binding agreement to sell its plant-based brand, The Vegetarian Butcher, to Dutch company Vivera.
Closure plan at Cheerios factory threatens 300 jobs in Merseyside
Cereal Partners UK, maker of Cheerios & Cornflakes, plans to close its Bromborough factory, Merseyside, risking around 300 jobs.
Ben & Jerry’s claims CEO was removed by Unilever over political activism
Ben & Jerry’s has accused its parent group Unilever of removing its CEO in a dispute over the ice cream company's political activism.
- Page 48