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Danone suffers amid Covid pandemic, aims to restore growth in 2021
Danone has reported a decline in net sales of 1.5% on a like-for-like basis, in what the yogurt maker has termed “a year marked by the health crisis”.
Employees at meat plants next in line for Covid-19 vaccines
Frontline meat and poultry workers should be included in the next phase of coronavirus vaccinations in the US, according to a CDC advisory committee.
AB InBev takes $2.5bn write-down in Africa, as Covid-19 impacts Q2
AB InBev took a $2.5bn write-down in the value of its African operations, as the company's Q2 earnings were significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kellogg delays launch of Incogmeato range due to Covid-19
Kellogg has announced that it will delay the launch its Incogmeato range of plant-based meat alternatives until the end of the year, due to Covid-19.
Carlsberg’s beer sales hit by coronavirus with 7% decline
Carlsberg has recorded a decline of 6.8% in first quarter sales due to the global closure of bars and restaurants during the coronavirus lockdown.
Mondelēz posts stronger than expected results amid Covid-19
Mondelēz International has reported 2.6% growth in net revenue to $6.7 billion during its first quarter, driven by strong demand from North America.
President Trump orders meat-processing plants to stay open amid Covid-19 fears
Trump has ordered meat-processing plants to stay open in a bid to protect the US food supply, despite concerns about Covid-19 outbreaks in the country.
CTA alleges failure of FSA to support CBD and hemp industry amid Covid-19
The Cannabis Trades Association has criticised the FSA after it declined to extend the deadline for valid novel food applications amid Covid-19.