Hovis drivers’ strike “suspended” after last-ditch pay offer
A drivers’ strike planned for today (24 September) at a Hovis Bakeries’ plant has been called off after a last ditch pay offer. The post Hovis drivers’ strike “suspended” after…
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Mondelēz Pairs Toblerone And Biscoff For New Diamond Truffles
Mondelēz has announced the global launch of Toblerone Diamond Truffles with Biscoff, uniting two major snacking brands.
US judge cuts Beyond Meat trademark penalty
A US judge has reduced Beyond Meat’s trademark infringement penalty from a lawsuit brought by Sonate, the parent company of Vegadelphia Foods. The post US judge cuts Beyond Meat…
Dutch people spend 2.1 billion euros a year on groceries in Germany and Belgium
More and more Dutch people are shopping across the border—especially in Germany, but also in Belgium. The food industry fears that if the Dutch government introduces a sugar tax…
Wegmans Food Markets Invests Almost €97m In Supply Chain Overhaul
US supermarket chain Wegmans has unveiled a $110 million (€96.7 million) investment strategy to modernise its supply chain.
Food-Based Dietary Guidelines 'Often Inadequate', Say Professionals
While more than 100 countries worldwide – covering 90% of the global population – have developed national food-based dietary guidelin...
World’s largest dairy exporter warns El Niño could hit milk supplies
Fonterra, world’s largest dairy exporter, has warned that an intensifying El Niño weather pattern could curb milk production later in its 2026/27 season, raising potential supply…
McDonald’s ramps up chicken push as beef costs soar
McDonald’s is ramping up its focus on chicken as soaring beef prices and weaker customer traffic pile pressure on its core burger business. The fast-food giant has set a target…
Tesco invests £20m in Henry Dimbleby’s food innovation fund
Tesco has pledged £20m to a venture capital fund set up by Leon co-founder Henry Dimbleby to back businesses developing healthier and more sustainable food. It is investing in…
NorgesGruppen Adds Another €9.24m To Food Industry Sustainability Fund
Norwegian grocery group NorgesGruppen has committed another NOK 100 million (€9.24 million) to its HANDLE sustainability fund.
Nexture Acquires Dubai’s La Crema, Gains Foothold In Middle East
Global food ingredient manufacturer Nexture has signed an agreement to acquire La Crema, a Dubai-based producer of chocolate.
Kovalus expands membrane element production capacity by 30%
Kovalus says the Monterrey facility expands membrane production capacity and supports supply reliability for dairy and food and beverage processors.