Suspension of Vion Food’s export licence outside of the EU
Vion Food Group, a Netherlands-based meat supplier, has faced a suspension of its export license outside of the EU by the country’s food standards regulator....
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Emmi to Acquire Mademoiselle Desserts in New Deal
Emmi, a Swiss dairy major, has announced its plans to acquire the France-based frozen-bakery business, Mademoiselle Desserts. The enterprise value of the deal stands at...
Matr Foods plans to increase alt-meat production with new factory expansion
Matr Foods, a meat-alternative start-up in Denmark, is aiming to scale up its production volumes with a new facility within the next two years. Founded...
Brüggen and Frischli Form Partnership to Launch Oat-Based Drinks Joint Venture
German cereal manufacturer H&J Brüggen and dairy producer Frischli are collaborating to establish a joint venture focused on oat-based food and drink products. This partnership...
France Pizza Contamination Leads to Preliminary Charges Against Nestlé
Nestlé is currently facing preliminary charges of involuntary manslaughter in France following an E. coli outbreak in its pizzas two years ago. The charges have...
American Seafoods cancels sale plan due to economic conditions
American Seafoods, a US fish-processing major, has decided not to pursue a sale of its business at this time due to current macro-economic conditions. The...
Campaign groups demand that the UN retract meat consumption report
More than 100 campaign groups have written a letter to the Food and Agriculture Organization urging it to retract a report that they believe minimizes...
Miguel Vergara acquires Valles del Esla beef business in Spain
Grupo Miguel Vergara has acquired the Valles del Esla beef business in Spain from the El Enebro group in a move that solidifies its leadership...
Tyson Foods to Scale Back Antibiotic-Free Beef Options
Tyson Foods is reported to be reducing its offerings of antibiotic-free beef, following a similar move made last year for chicken. According to a source...
Germany’s ruling on becoming climate neutral will have an impact on food marketing.
The recent ruling from Germany’s Federal Court of Justice regarding confectioner Katjes’ use of the term ‘climate neutral’ will have a significant impact on food...