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Danone reports 4% sales growth in third quarter; COO Vikram Agarwal to retire
Danone has reported a 4% increase in like-for-like (LFL) sales for the third quarter of 2026, reaching €7.23 billion, driven by growth across its three business categories and geographical regions.
Hain Celestial to sell international business to Aurelius in $323m cash deal
US-headquartered Hain Celestial has entered into an agreement to sell its international business to global private equity firm Aurelius, aiming to streamline its portfolio and create a more ‘focused’ North American business.
Ingredion appoints Diego Reynoso as new chief financial officer
Ingredion has appointed Diego Reynoso to the role of chief financial officer, effective from 1 October 2026.
Coca-Cola's Fairlife halts US production following ransomware incident
The Coca-Cola Company has confirmed that production at its Fairlife dairy business in the US has been temporarily suspended.
Monster Beverage Corporation tops $2bn in quarterly sales for first time
Monster posted record first-quarter net sales of $2.35 billion in 2026, marking a 26.9% increase from $1.85 billion a year earlier.
Guru files $10m lawsuit against PepsiCo bottling unit
Guru Organic Energy Corporation has initiated legal proceedings against The Pepsi Bottling Group in Canada, seeking around £10m in damages.
Tilray agrees on BrewDog US acquisition deal
Tilray Brands has confirmed its latest agreement to acquire certain BrewDog assets in the US, following its purchase of the craft beer group’s UK, Ireland and Australia operations earlier this month.
Beyond Meat receives delisting warning as share prices fall
Beyond Meat has received a letter from Nasdaq, warning that the company now faces a delisting risk after its stocks fell below the minimum $1 per share price for 30 consecutive business days.
BrewDog closes all bars for the day as sale announcement anticipated
Scottish craft beer company BrewDog has closed all of its bars for the day today (2 March 2026), with an announcement regarding the sale of the business expected early this week.
Arla approves record €296m payout to farmer owners as profitability strengthens
The cooperative’s Board of Representatives approved a total payout of €296 million, equivalent to 2.2 eurocents per kilogram of milk supplied.
USDA to buy $263m in dairy products, supporting butter and cheese markets
The US Department of Agriculture will purchase up to $263 million in dairy and other agricultural commodities, with nearly $150 million directed at butter, cheese and milk.
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