CMA seeks views on McCormick’s $45bn Unilever Foods tie-up
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun seeking views on McCormick’s proposed combination with Unilever’s food business. The UK competition watchdog opened an…
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US lines up 50% tariff on alcohol, dairy from Canada
The US has announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods including alcohol and dairy products. The post US lines up 50% tariff on alcohol, dairy from Canada…
PepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave over undeclared ingredients
PepsiCo has recalled selected packs of Doritos Chilli Heatwave after some were found to contain milk that was not listed in the ingredients. The recall affected 180g and 140g…
General Mills subpoenaed in Florida ingredients investigation
The state’s attorney general is requesting safety information and documentation from the Pillsbury owner connected to breadmaking additive potassium bromate.
French watchdog conditionally clears Euralis, Maïsadour merger
France’s competition authority has conditionally approved the planned merger of the agricultural cooperative groups Euralis and Maïsadour. The post French watchdog conditionally…
UK's CMA Launches Merger Inquiry Into Danone-Huel Deal
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into Danone Holdings (UK)’s proposed acquisition of Huel Limited.