Mondelēz International has acquired a minority stake in ‘better-for-you’ fresh doughnut and pastry business Urban Legend via its corporate venture capital arm SnackFutures Ventures.
Food and drink mergers and acquisitions were up by a third in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, as the total value of deals rose to nearly £6bn thanks to high profile transactions from the likes of Carlsberg and Newlat.
Revo Foods has unveiled the ‘world’s largest’ 3D printing facility to date, reportedly the first production site able to apply 3D food-printing technology on a large scale.
Food ingredients firm Tereos has been fined by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for failing to provide relevant information in relation to a recent merger investigation.
UK microwave rice firm Veetee Foods is expanding its reach into the US with plans to build a $36m (£26.9m) production facility in Johnston County, North Carolina (NC).
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the anticipated acquisition of Volac Whey Nutrition by Arla Food Ingredients.
In a survey of UK supply chain, transport and logistic decision makers conducted by Wincanton, many were found to be struggling under the weight of net zero pressure.
The European bakery products manufacturer witnessed a rise in both revenue and gross profit in 2023, representing sustainable growth since its separation from CSM three years ago.
Danish firm MATR Foods has signed a €20m loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand production of its plant-based meat-alternatives.
Dried fruits and nuts ingredients manufacturer Community Foods has secured an additional £6m to support its expansion plans, boosting total investment into the company to £23m.
The Compleat Food Group has acquired speciality food producer Harvey & Brockless for an undisclosed sum, the latest in a string of acquisitions by the manufacturer this year.
2 Sisters Food Group owner Ranjit Singh Boparan is to sell his European poultry operation to his private office for a fee in excess of €200m as part of ‘ambitious’ plans to transform his business empire.
Entering a competition can be daunting – questions such as ‘am I good enough to stand out’ and ‘how and where do I even start my entry’ may flit across your mind – but if you’re keen to enter, you absolutely should!
The Gower-based producer gg’s has purchased new machinery to slash its production times, after securing a £70,000 financial agreement with Lloyds Bank.
Nothing stretches and tests a leader more than being faced with a crisis. And food, perhaps more than any other sector, has the potential to throw up some pretty significant crises to challenge the very best of leaders. Sharing his experiences this month,...
Mark Jones, food and drink lawyer and partner at law firm, Gordons LLP, offers his thoughts on why ultra processed foods tax is likely to be a 'Labour additive' and why that's a good thing.
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has acquired Butcher’s Pet Care (BPC) for an undisclosed sum, creating a combined business with turnover worth about £350m.
The European producers of wheat starches and wheat proteins is expanding its storage and handling capacities at its headquarters in Ibbenbüren, Germany.
In this exclusive cutting and slicing round-up, we look at how different food manufacturers in different segments – cheese, fudge, sandwiches and cake – handle their cutting operations following the introduction of machinery.
The Italian dairy manufacturer’s uptick in its 2023 turnover from 2022 has been mostly generated aboard, with the UK among one of the biggest importers for Italian cheeses.
