Becel owner Flora up for sale for 7 billion euros
Investment firm KKR is putting Flora Food Group—the company behind former Unilever margarine brands such as Becel, Bertolli, Blue Band, and Violife—up for sale. A deal could fetch…
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Unilever-McCormick deal comes under scrutiny of UK watchdog
McCormick’s acquisition of Unilever food assets is to face the scrutiny of the UK watchdog as the regulator assesses any competition impact. The post Unilever-McCormick deal comes…
Nestlé, PepsiCo join forces on paper packaging push
Nestlé and PepsiCo are among six consumer goods companies joining forces to accelerate the development of paper-based alternatives. The post Nestlé, PepsiCo join forces on paper…
“It’s a challenging sector” – Oscar Mayer CEO Ian Toal on forces shaping ready meals
Since becoming CEO, Ian Toal has turned around the branded and private-label manufacturer into a profitable business. The post “It’s a challenging sector” – Oscar Mayer CEO Ian…
Brazil harvest key to sugar prices as trade balance outlook tightens
Concerns over the outlook for supply have pushed up sugar prices in recent weeks. Industry watchers will be watching Brazil’s harvest closely. The post Brazil harvest key to sugar…
China condiment firm Haitian buys Amoy Food
Chinese condiment manufacturer Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company has acquired Amoy Food from private-equity group Trustar Capital. The post China condiment firm Haitian…
McCormick And Unilever Food Deal Faces Competition Scrutiny
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the $65 billion merger between Unilever's foods business and U.S. sp...
UK Food Price Inflation Could Hit Nearly 7% In 2027
British food price inflation will reach up to 3.9% this year and nearly 7% in 2027, a prominent grocery industry researcher said.
All Things expands range with Smooth Cottage Cheese
Dairy brand All Things has expanded its range with the launch of Smooth Cottage Cheese, launching across Sainsbury’s, Ocado and Tesco from mid-September. The new format was…
DATA: food inflation could hit 6.6% in 2027
Food inflation is set to soar next year, as extreme weather, rising input costs and supply chain disruption puts renewed pressure on grocery prices, according to the Institute of…
Food company Hain Celestial finds buyer for its European division
The American company Hain Celestial, owner of organic and plant-based brands such as Lima, Rice Dream, Natumi, and Ella’s Kitchen, is selling its European operations to the…
France Provides Agri-Food Sector With Cyber Crisis Training Kit
France’s National Cybersecurity Agency has released a crisis exercise kit to help agri-food organisations prepare for and manage online attacks.