The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

The Italian competition authority has issued a €23.3 million fine to three leading private label savoury snack manufacturers in the country, finding that they breached competition laws.

Philip Durham, UK business unit leader at Atlante, explores how own-label branding has evolved over the years and how it now competes with bigger brands and bigger budgets.

Andrew Lux at Greenberg Glusker’s Litigation Group explores how cases like Smucker’s lawsuit against Trader Joe’s could redefine trademark and trade dress regulation.

Winland Foods and La Doria have combined to create a new $4 billion food manufacturing entity, Windoria.

Post Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 8th Avenue Food & Provisions in a deal worth $880 million.

In a move to bolster its presence in the European market, Westfalia has acquired Syros, a Belgian manufacturer of avocado-based products.

One Rock Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Europe Snacks, a manufacturer of private label savoury snacks in Europe.

Kliro Capital Partners and ICB have launched Fortitude Spirits Group, aiming to create a leading independent UK spirits company.