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Diageo sells Cacique rum brand to Bardinet
Diageo has finalised the sale of its Venezuelan rum brand, Cacique, to Bardinet, a player in the Spanish spirits market.
Kraft Heinz appoints Marcel Regis as president of West and East emerging markets
The Kraft Heinz Company has appointed Marcel Regis as president of West and East emerging markets, effective from 3 February 2025.
Saputo Dairy UK proposes closure of Kirkby Malzeard plant, puts 80 jobs at risk
Saputo Dairy UK has proposed closing its Kirkby Malzeard cheese packing facility and relocating most of its operations to Nuneaton.
Aldi expands UK presence with nine new stores in £650m investment
Aldi plans to open nine new stores in London in 2025, marking a significant step in its strategy to enhance its footprint in the UK market.
Carlsberg's acquisition of Britvic receives High Court approval
Carlsberg's £3.3bn acquisition of Britvic has been sanctioned by the High Court, marking a significant consolidation in the beverage sector.
Opinion: Methods to reduce heavy metal contamination in foods
what can food companies do to limit heavy metal contamination in their products? Anna Rosales from IFT elaborates.
Land O’Lakes highlights key food trends for 2025
Dairy specialist Land O’Lakes has highlighted key food trends that consumers can expect to see in their kitchens this year.
Kraft Heinz appoints Marta Pilczuk as managing director for UK and Ireland
The Kraft Heinz Company has officially appointed Marta Pilczuk as the managing director for its UK and Ireland operations, effective from Ja
Valeo Foods Group completes acquisition of IDC Holding
Valeo Foods Group has finalised its acquisition of IDC Holding, an independent producer of wafers, biscuits and confectionery.
Hershey prepares for new leadership as CEO Michele Buck announces retirement plans
The Hershey Company has announced a leadership succession plan as current CEO Michele Buck prepares to retire on June 30 2026.
Novvia expands rigid packaging portfolio with acquisition of Saxco
Novvia Group has announced its acquisition of Saxco International, a manufacturer of rigid packaging solutions for the F&B industry.
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