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EU ‘to fine Mondelez over restricting cross-border trade’

Fiona Holland — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:09:26 +0000

The EU Commission is reportedly set to fine Mondelez International for allegedly restricting the sale of its products between the bloc’s member states.

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Emmi acquires majority interest in Brazil dairy business Verde Campo

Simon Harvey — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:55:29 +0000

Emmi has expanded its presence in Brazil with the acquisition of a majority stake in Verde Campo from The Coca-Cola Co.

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Tortilla maker Paulig invests in Swedish wheat start-up OlsAro

Eszter Racz — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:54:18 +0000

Paulig’s venture arm, PINC is investing in the Swedish agri-tech startup OlsAro, which develops climate resilient wheat.

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Mosa Meat attracts new investors in multi-million funding round

Fiona Holland — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:29:24 +0000

Mosa's CEO said he was "humbled and honoured" to see new investors after a "rough" two years in the food sector's "macroeconomic landscape".

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South Africa court overturns government ban on plant-based meat terms

Eszter Racz — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:53:24 +0000

A ruling from the Johannesburg High Court allows “meaty” names like sausage, burger and steak to be on used faux-meat products.

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Arla faces domestic disruption after employees walk out

Andy Coyne — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:51:02 +0000

Danish dairy major Arla Foods is hoping to contain a labour dispute in its domestic market that has seen 125 employees go on strike.

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SBTi facing staff revolt in carbon-offsetting row

Andy Coyne — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:42:02 +0000

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has met with an angry response from its own staff after announcing a carbon-offsetting plan.

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Bakery company Bridor buys Dutch peer Pandriks

Eszter Racz — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:35:05 +0000

Le Duff group-owned bakery company Bridor has acquired its Netherlands-based peer Pandriks to drive growth.

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UK’s Hunter & Gather to raise further funds after Tesco listings win

Andy Coyne — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:48:01 +0000

London-based better-for-you food business Hunter & Gather is planning to raise funds on the back of winning listings with Tesco.

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Tiger Brands opens South African peanut-butter factory

Henry Mathieu — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:45:19 +0000

South Africa’s Tiger Brands has invested R300m ($15.8m) in a new peanut-butter manufacturing facility in Johannesburg.

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