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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.
Molson Coors acquires Monaco Cocktails maker Atomic Brands
Molson Coors has announced the acquisition of Atomic Brands, adding RTD cocktail brand Monaco Cocktails to its portfolio.
Ingredion partners with Shiru on AI-driven protein discovery
Ingredion has entered a global R&D collaboration with US-based ingredient discovery company Shiru to accelerate the development and commercialisation of novel functional proteins.
Unilever and Kraft Heinz considered food merger, Financial Times reports
According to the Financial Times, Kraft Heinz and Unilever recently held talks exploring a ‘mega merger’ of their food brands that would bring Hellmann's mayonnaise and Heinz ketchup under the same roof.
Reducing dairy industry emissions: Q&A with Hanskamp
We speak to Armand Booij, international dealer support manager at Hanskamp, about how the company's CowToilet system offers potential for the dairy industry to reduce ammonia emissions.
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