The new centre, hosted by the University of Leeds and co-led with the James Hutton Institute, the University of Sheffield, and Imperial College London The UK government is investing £15 million in an innovation hub to accelerate the commercialisation of plant-based, cultivated and fermentation-made foods. The announcement by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and[Read More…]
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The Bonduelle Group to sell packaged salad business in France and Germany
The decision to sell comes after a decade of declining salad consumption in these countries The Bonduelle Group has announced its intention to sell its packaged salad business in France and Germany. The decision to sell comes after a decade of declining salad consumption in these countries, influenced by factors[Read More…]
China initiates anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products from EU
A total of 20 EU subsidies will be scrutinised, including those from the bloc’s Common Agricultural Policy and subsidy programs initiated by specific EU members like Ireland, Austria, Belgium, and Italy China has initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into certain dairy products imported from the European Union (EU). The Ministry of[Read More…]
Circus Group signs preliminary agreement with FLC Group
The collaboration kicks off with a beta phase in 2025, with plans to expand deployment across multiple kitchen hubs in Germany Circus SE, a leading AI robotics company specialising in autonomous kitchen systems, has signed a preliminary agreement with FLC Group, a leading provider of catering services for canteens and[Read More…]
UK’s Costa Coffee launches GEP SOFTWARE
Costa Coffee is present in 50 countries with 2,700-plus coffee shops in the UK, and Ireland, along with 1,300-plus globally GEP, a leading provider of AI-driven procurement and supply chain software, services and strategy to Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises worldwide, announced that Costa Coffee, the UK’s favourite coffee shop, has[Read More…]
UK‘s Pip & Nut joins Tony’s Open Chain to end exploitation of cocoa
The move by Pip & Nut comes as the brand looks to deepen and strengthen its existing commitments to ethical and sustainable sourcing, starting with its nut-butter cups and continuing with any new chocolate product it makes UK’s fastest-growing, all-natural, nut-based butter and snack brand, Pip & Nut has announced[Read More…]
DKSH extends life science business in Portugal by acquiring Euroingredientes
Euroingredientes represents a portfolio of around 30 suppliers and offers a great opportunity for DKSH to further expand its life science business in Europe Through the acquisition of Euroingredientes, DKSH Performance Materials secures a well-established business with more than 20 years of experience as a reliable supplier, offering a unique[Read More…]
Constellation Cold Logistics enters Danish market with agreement to acquire Agri-Norcold A/S
Agri-Norcold owns and operates 10 facilities strategically positioned near major food production hubs, import/export points, and major cities ensuring efficient transportation and logistics flows Constellation Cold Logistics, a leading European cold storage and logistics provider, announced today that it has agreed to acquire Agri-Norcold A/S (Agri-Norcold). The transaction brings Constellation’s[Read More…]
FAO and EU sign 47 million euro programme to enhance food security in Eastern Africa
The programme is expected to directly benefit more than 100,000 households across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) have signed a four-year 47 million euro programme designed to strengthen the resilience of[Read More…]
Ferrero-related company to acquire Nonni’s Bakery
Nonni’s Bakery has leveraged its premium biscotti expertise rooted in its Italian heritage to become a leading biscotti company in the US A Ferrero-related company, CTH Invest SA, announced that it has agreed to acquire Nonni’s Bakery from Vestar Capital Partners, a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm. Founded in[Read More…]
