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Albertsons terminates Kroger merger, files lawsuit over breach of contract
Albertsons has terminated its planned $24.6 billion merger with Kroger following court rulings blocking the deal due to antitrust concerns.
Campbell CEO Mark Clouse to step down
The Campbell’s Company has announced that its CEO and president, Mark Clouse, plans to retire, effective 31 January 2025.
Lidl boosts British food investment by 40%, reaching £21bn
Lidl GB has announced it will exceed its five-year investment target in British food and farming by 40% by the end of FY24.
RaboResearch: Nutri-Score controversy grows as brands withdraw and retailers persist
The Nutri-Score system, designed to simplify nutritional information for consumers, is facing mounting challenges as several brands withdraw
Unilever launches limited-edition pink products for breast cancer awareness
Unilever will launch a series of limited-edition pink packaging for its brands during Asda’s annual Tickled Pink campaign this October.
Aldi to invest over £30m to support dairy farming
Supermarket giant Aldi plans to invest over £30 million in dairy farmers over the next three and a half years.
Ahold Delhaize USA and General Mills collaborate on regenerative agriculture initiative
Ahold Delhaize USA is collaborating with General Mills to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within their shared value chain.
Baldor Specialty Foods expands operations with new Lanham facility
Baldor Specialty Food has expanded its capabilities with the opening of a new 100,000-square-foot facility in Lanham, Washington DC, US.
Snack attack: What you need to know about the UK ban on junk food adverts before 9pm
To tackle the childhood obesity crisis, the UK government has confirmed that a ban on junk food ads will come in effect on 1 October 2025.
Aldi to invest £800m in the UK over the next year
Supermarket giant Aldi has announced plans to invest £800 million over the next year to accelerate its expansion across the UK.
Waitrose becomes first supermarket to offer free range cream in UK
Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to introduce free range cream across its own label range.
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