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Nestlé India and Dr. Reddy's sign JV to expand nutraceutical portfolio
Nestlé's Indian division has established a joint venture with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories to introduce innovative nutraceutical brands to consumers in India and other territories.
Lidl invests £500m to bolster British pork sector
Supermarket giant Lidl GB has announced plans to invest £500m into the British pork sector to bolster the nation's pork industry.
Coca-Cola enters $1.1bn strategic partnership with Microsoft
Microsoft and The Coca-Cola Company have entered a five-year strategic partnership to align Coca-Cola's core technology strategy systemwide.
MycoTechnology progresses towards commercialisation of honey truffle sweetener
MycoTechnology has achieved several technical and safety objectives, surpassing its initial expected timeline on its path to commercialising its honey truffle sweetener.
Opinion: It’s time to order – embedded finance solutions for the F&B industry
The European F&B industry is poised for significant growth. However, companies must focus on strengthening their business ecosystems and...
Start-up of the month: Wonder Veggies
We speak to Molly Livingstone, director of creative and communications at Wonder Veggies, an agri-food tech company for probiotic fruits and vegetables.
Oberweis Dairy to close North Aurora, Illinois, plant, risks 127 jobs
Dairy company Oberweis Dairy has unveiled plans to close its plant in North Aurora, Illinois, potentially laying off 127 workers.
Research: Cocoa beans exported from Côte d'Ivoire linked to deforestation in Liberia
An investigation revealed that companies sourcing cocoa from Côte d'Ivoire are contributing to the destruction of forests in neighbouring Liberia.
ADM’s CFO Luthar to resign as US government investigation looms – Reuters
ADM has announced that its chief financial officer Virkam Luthar will resign from his role, effective from 30 September 2024.
Arla Foods Ingredients to buy Volac’s Whey Nutrition division
Arla Foods Ingredients has reached an agreement to acquire Volac's Whey Nutrition business, for an undisclosed sum.
TDR Capital to buy Zuber Issa’s 22.5% Asda stake – Bloomberg
Private equity firm TDR Capital is closing on a deal to buy billionaire Zuber Issa’s stake in UK supermarket giant Asda, according to reports by Bloomberg.
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