Utz to go private in $2.9 billion Intersnack deal as shares surge
Stock nearly doubled after Intersnack agreed to pay $14.24 per share in cash, a 91% premium over its prior close
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Nestlé to shut chocolate factory as seasonal demand drops
Nestlé to close Diósgyőr factory by the end of 2026
North vs south: Where Brits are shopping
New data shows a sharp divide between north and south shoppers.
Takeovers of UK F&B firms surge by 18% driven by functional boom
Takeover deals targeting UK food and drink firms have risen by 18% over the last year, with lifestyle and functional brands generating strong interest.
Cranswick acquires meaty stake in fast-growing The Jolly Hog
Major pork supplier Cranswick has acquired a stake in Bristol-based challenger brand The Jolly Hog.
World’s first global sustainability standard for glass unveiled
New proposals have been set out to help drive more sustainable glass production, while offering the industry consistency in measuring and reporting.
SuanNutra to acquire IFF Specialty Natural Ingredients businesses in major clean-label drive
SuanNutra has announced plans to acquire IFF’s Specialty Natural Ingredients businesses, expanding its portfolio and R&D capabilities amid growing demand for clean-label ingredients.
Puratos fined £120K after exposing workers to ‘serious’ health and safety risks
Baking manufacturer Puratos has been fined £120,000 after employees were found to be exposed to serious health and safety risks.
The climate shock that could reshape food costs until 2027
A strengthening El Niño is expected to drive the next wave of food inflation, leaving manufacturers with a narrowing window to protect margins before higher costs work their way through global supply chains
‘Serious’ mouse infestation discovered at Portsmouth food business
Portsmouth City Council environmental health officers uncovered a mouse infestation and poor hygiene standards during an inspection earlier this month.