Baby Food
US updates WIC federal food aid programme for mothers, children
The US Department of Agriculture has updated its federal nutrition programme to promote fruit and vegetable consumption but less assistance…
Feihe blames China birth rate decline as annual profits slump
China-based infant-formula major Feihe has seen its profits decline markedly, pointing to the country’s falling birth rate. Hong Kong-listed Feihe,…
OECD food inflation eases to lowest level since October 2021
Food inflation across OECD countries reached its lowest level in February since October 2021, according to a new report. The…
Synlait Milk secures debt extension but slumps to loss as EBITDA outlook cut
Synlait Milk has agreed a debt extension with creditors as the New Zealand dairy business slumped to a loss and…
Canada Royal Milk set for domestic baby-milk production
Canada Royal Milk is looking to launch infant formula in its home market in a matter of months after receiving…
Mengniu names new CEO, posts mixed 2023 results
China Mengniu Dairy has promoted Gao Fei to CEO, a move announced alongside a set of mixed 2023 financial figures.…
Synlait turns to largest shareholder after missing debt payment
After a series of profit warnings, Synlait Milk has missed a debt repayment deadline under the New Zealand dairy company’s…
Trade union demands Danone details Europe plans amid job fears
A trade union has called on Danone to release more details on restructuring plans said to be on the horizon…
UK grocery inflation extends easing trend as headline rate dips
UK food and soft drinks prices cooled for an eleventh straight month in February, making one of the largest contributions…
Big Food’s stake in the future – in-house venture-capital funds’ investments
How Big Food Venture Capital Invests Differently Than Traditional Funds For Big Food companies looking to gain exposure to new,…
