Fresh produce
Norway’s three main grocers face reduced fines over competition price claims
Norway’s competition authority has reduced the proposed fines lodged against the country’s three largest retailers in a so-called “price hunting”…
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…
Walmart to fork out up to $45m after settling food overcharging lawsuit
Walmart has settled a class-action lawsuit that accused the US retail giant of overcharging for certain food items. Without accepting…
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…
Custom Made Meals buys meals site from US peer Hearthside Food Solutions
US entrées and appetisers maker Custom Made Meals has snapped up a manufacturing facility from Hearthside Food Solutions. Denver-headquartered Custom…
Concern mounts over impact on food prices from post-Brexit import charges
Concern is building in the UK about how post-Brexit import charges on goods from the EU will impact local food…
France puts forward new agriculture law to protect food sovereignty
France has put forward a draft law to protect the future of agriculture and farming with a view to ensuring…
Pay deal reached for Aviko workers at Netherlands potato plant
A new agreement on pay has been reached for Aviko workers at two potato plants in the Netherlands. The "collective…
Podravka among parties conducting due diligence for Fortenova agri assets
Podravka is conducting due diligence to potentially buy the agri-food business of fellow Croatia-based group Fortenova. In a statement posted…
Dole sale of US fresh vegetable unit to Fresh Express called off
Dole plc has cancelled the sale of its fresh vegetables unit more than a year after announcing the deal with…
