Senator raises concerns over Kroger’s plan to buy Giant Eagle
The proposed acquisition and two other major food deals “reveal a growing consolidation trend” that could boost prices for consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren told the FTC and the…
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Oato expands range with chocolate drink
Oato has expanded its range in Tesco and Waitrose stores with the launch of Oato Chocolate, which is set to launch across multiple locations nationwide this week. This marks a…
IDDBA Welcomes Suzanne Fanning As New Chair Of Board
IDDBA and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) have announced Suzanne Fanning as Chair of IDDBA’s Board of Directors.
Why dairy plants still miss their most expensive process losses
A state-aware monitoring approach can help dairy processors investigate product loss, cleaning performance, membrane anomalies and wastewater events without replacing established…
Where are the gaps in grocers’ prepared food offerings?
A quarter of surveyed shoppers said their grocer’s deli-prepared foods section lacks variety, especially in health-focused products and global cuisines, FMI found.
Dairy Management Inc. launches Portraits of Modern Dairy
Portraits of Modern Dairy kicked off with a Good Morning America segment on Oct. 12 in conjunction with National Farmers Day and the United Nations’ International Year of the…
French Supermarkets Hit By Fires And Food Losses After Cyberattack
Cyberattacks at French supermarkets caused fire and food losses as they remotely raised fridge temperatures for hours overnight.
B&G Foods calls off Green Giant sale in Canada after antitrust concerns
A regulator previously said the sale to Nortera Foods could result in higher prices, fewer choices and reduced competition.
Intermarché Launches Campaign To Support French Fruit Growers
Intermarché is promoting smaller-sized apples as part of efforts to support French apple growers affected by summer heatwaves and drought.
Fast-growing Clio yogurt bars snapped up by private equity firm
The 11-year-old brand has been a major beneficiary of consumer demand for portability, snacking and better-for-you offerings.
Loacker adds to hazelnut-growing assets
Confectionery group Loacker has expanded its hazelnut production portfolio with the acquisition of the Fontana Chiusa estate in Italy. The post Loacker adds to hazelnut-growing…
McCain snaps up India’s Falcon Agrifriz Foods
McCain Foods has agreed to acquire the frozen potato processing business of India-based Falcon Agrifriz Foods. The post McCain snaps up India’s Falcon Agrifriz Foods appeared…