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US-Argentina trade deal opens new dairy export opportunities
US dairy exporters are poised to gain greater access to Argentina following the recent signing of a reciprocal trade and investment agreement.
Modern Milkman secures £10m investment to scale sustainable grocery delivery platform
Modern Milkman, the UK-based sustainable grocery delivery service, has secured a £10 million investment from Salica Investments.
Arla switches European operations to 100% renewable electricity via long-term power deals
Arla Foods has moved all of its European manufacturing sites onto renewable electricity, using long-term power purchase agreements to lock in supply and price.
Mermaid Gin appoints Moët Hennessy USA veteran as CEO to drive US expansion
Mermaid Gin has tapped former Moët Hennessy USA chief Jim Clerkin as CEO, aiming to accelerate the British premium gin brand’s growth in the US market.
UK-South Korea trade deal set to boost exports of Guinness and Scottish Salmon
The UK’s newly finalised free trade agreement with South Korea is expected to deliver a significant uplift for British food and beverage exporters by safeguarding tariff-free access and simplifying trade conditions.
Start up of the month: PAXAFE
In this instalment of ‘Start-up of the month’ – which celebrates the lesser-known companies and their innovations – we speak to Ilya Preston, co-founder and CEO of PAXAFE, an AI-enabled, device-agnostic risk-management platform that reduces product loss, improves operational efficiency and optimises decision making for cold chain shippers and carriers.
BrewDog faces significant distribution loss as pubs shift to competitors
BrewDog, the Scottish craft beer brand, is experiencing a substantial decline in its market presence, with nearly 2,000 pubs across the UK severing ties with the brand.
Fresh Del Monte and CMA CGM innovate cold chain logistics for banana and pineapple exports
Fresh Del Monte Produce has partnered with international logistics group CMA CGM to modernise the shipping of bananas and pineapples from the Philippines to Northeast Asia.
Opinion: Delivering on time and spec in turbulent times
Ben Beattie, director at Forbeats, explains how partnering with an experienced toll processor can offer the flexible capacity, technical know-how and end-to-end support needed to meet demand, maintain quality and stay ahead in an unpredictable landscape.
Danone opens new $65m production line at Florida facility to boost creamer and coffee production
Danone North America celebrated the opening of a new $65m production line at its manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida, this week.
Nutriswiss opens sensory laboratory to strengthen quality assurance
Swiss high-purity oil and fat specialist Nutriswiss has opened a state-of-the-art sensory laboratory at its headquarters in Lyss.
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