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European Commission publishes Protein Action Plan and Livestock Strategy to boost resilience
The European Commission has published its new Protein Action Plan alongside a Livestock Strategy, aiming to boost the resilience of Europe’s agri-food sector and address market challenges.
ABF completes Hovis acquisition, launches new merged Hovis Bakeries group
Associated British Foods has successfully completed its £75 million acquisition of Hovis from private equity firm Endless, creating a newly merged Hovis Bakeries business.
Carlsberg and Sapporo team up on $643m partnership
Carlsberg Group has entered into an agreement with Sapporo Breweries, forming a major joint venture across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, and partnership in the UK.
Apetit sells Kantvik biosteam plant to Adven under long-term energy partnership
Apetit has agreed to sell the biosteam plant serving its Kantvik vegetable oil milling facility to energy solutions provider Adven.
Lactalis Australia fined over alleged misleading fresh milk claims
Lactalis Australia has been fined AUD $59,400 (approx. $41,000) in penalties by the country’s competition regulator, after allegedly making misleading claims in the labelling of two of its milk products.
PepsiCo announces leadership changes in East Balkans and Eastern Europe
PepsiCo has appointed Mihaela Hristea as general manager of East Balkans, following the promotion of Radu Berevoescu to general manager of East Europe.
BrewDog CEO James Taylor steps down
James Taylor has stepped down as chief executive of BrewDog, little more than a year after taking on the role.
More than 300 beverage companies sign open letter opposing Germany’s proposed sugar tax
More than 300 companies across Germany’s beverage sector have signed a joint open letter opposing the German government’s planned introduction of a sugar tax on drinks.
Hormel Foods to sell Brazilian Ceratti business to Zanchetta Alimentos
Hormel Foods Corporation has agreed to sell its Brazilian operations, including the Ceratti brand, to Brazilian food manufacturer Zanchetta Alimentos.
Dairy Farmers of America to idle Vermont plant, affecting 80 employees
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has announced plans to idle its plant in St. Albans, Vermont, and close the adjoining St. Albans Creamery & Supply store, affecting around 80 employees.
Rising costs push food supply chain rivals into collaboration, says IGD
Retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers are increasingly joining forces as mounting cost pressures reshape the UK food and grocery supply chain, according to new research from IGD.
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