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…
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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...
Abbott strikes $385m settlement over major formula recall
Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay nearly $385m to settle US government allegations tied to the 2022 recall of powdered infant formula. The post Abbott strikes $385m settlement…
Proposed T&G Fresh sale sparks cautious response from NZ watchdog
New Zealand's competition watchdog is assessing J&P Turner's proposed purchase of T&G Fresh over concerns it could make growers “more vulnerable” to market power. The post…
School meals shake-up sees deep-fried food banned from 2027
New school food standards, which will be enforced from September 2027, will see deep-fried food banned alongside fruit juices and ice-creams. As part of the biggest shake-up to…
Kimberly-Clark Readies Asset Sales In Bid For EU Nod For Kenvue Deal, Sources Say
Kimberly-Clark is readying concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Kenvue.
Polish Regulator Fines Biedronka Owner, Transport Firms
The Polish consumer authority has fined supermarket chain Biedronka, 29 transport firms and eight individuals more than PLN 570 million (€131.3 millio...
Canada weighs “tariff rate quotas” on canned veg
Canada is mulling tariff rate quotas on vegetable imports after an inquiry found a rise in shipments were a cause of “serious injury” to domestic producers. The post Canada weighs…
Tesco banned additives rise to more than 100 in ultra-processed food drive
Tesco has increased the number of “restricted” additives in its private-label ranges as the retailer works toward cutting UPFs. The post Tesco banned additives rise to more than…
Major change for Tesco as it cracks down on ultra-processed foods
Tesco is ramping up its crackdown on ultra-processed foods, with 114 additives now banned or restricted across its own-brand ranges. It has expanded the number of additives…
Macy’s plows tariff refunds into its rebound
The department store has been backing away from promotions, so refunds will mostly go toward long-term growth plans rather than price cuts.
IDFA asks U.S. and Canada to continue trade talks
Trade group voices concerns following a new U.S. ban on imports of certain whey and modified whey products from Canada, effective Sept. 29.