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 t...

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 se...

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 ...

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...

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 expe...

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 toda...

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 des...

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-marke...

Podravka and Fortenova group sign agreement for acquisition of Belje, PIK Vinkovci and Vupik

The transaction is valued at 333 million euros and Podravka will finance this acquisition through loans from commercial banks Following the successful conclusion of negotiations, Podravka and Fortenova group signed a sale and purchase agreement for the purchase of Fortenova group's agricultural ...

Ireland launches £46million scheme to support agri-food and drink processors

The capital investment will assist companies in adopting greener technologies, aligning with our net-zero targets. Importantly, it also aims to boost the sector’s productivity Conor Murphy, Economy Minister of Ireland has announced the launch of a £46 million Agri-Food Investment Initiative t...

IFarm to develope robotic vertical farm in Switzerland

The vertical farm will have a 1,031 m² cultivation area and will produce green crops, amounting to several tonnes of ultra-fresh greens per month UAE-based, iFarm, a technology company enabling IT-driven farming in controlled environments, announced the start of the construction of a verti...

China to investigate 3 EU pork processors' alleged dumping practices

All three companies selected for investigation are among the largest pork processors in Europe China will be conducting detailed examinations of three major European pork processors as part of its recently announced investigation into alleged "dumping practices of pig products" on the Chinese ma...

NoPalm Ingredients secures € 5Mn to scale up palm oil alternative

The investment will accelerate the company's mission to provide a local, circular and sustainable solution for the global palm oil market NoPalm Ingredients, the pioneering Dutch biotechnology company producing yeast oils, announced the successful closure of a € 5 million Seed funding round. T...

North Sea Farmers to open seaweed cultivation farm

The project is led by North Sea Farmers (NSF) and executed by a consortium of scientific researchers and partners from the seaweed industry The world’s first commercial-scale seaweed farm will open within the wind farm ‘Hollandse Kust Zuid’ (HKZ), located about 18 kilometres off the coast ...

Research says Vibrio bacteria in seafood expected to increase

EFSA’s experts analysed the possible effects climate change could have on a wide range of food safety-related issues, including Vibrio bacteria in seafood The prevalence of Vibrio in seafood is expected to increase both globally and in Europe because of climate change, es...

Mars Food & Nutrition announced expansion in ready meals space

Ben's Original ranges of ready meals launch from the US to the UK offering new healthy, convenient innovations   Mars Food & Nutrition, a Mars, Incorporated business segment with some of the world's leading food brands, has announced its expansion in the ready meals space, starting with th...

Refresco acquires Frías Spanish manufacturer of plant-based drinks

Frías produces private-label plant-based drinks, including almond, rice, hazelnut, and soy drinks, for key Spanish retailers and beyond Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for retailers and global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands in Europe, North America, and Austra...

PepsiCo Europe and Yara partner to decarbonise crop production

As part of the partnership, which spans multiple countries, participating PepsiCo Europe farmers will be equipped with best-in-class crop nutrition products and advice as well as precision farming digital tools PepsiCo Europe and Yara announced today a long-term partnership in Europe aimed at pr...

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