Nestlé to reduce workforce at its German headquarters
Nestlé is set to reduce its workforce at its German head office in Frankfurt, with plans to cut “slightly more than 100” staff out of...
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Volume sales decline reported by Unilever in food and beverage sector
Unilever’s Q12024 results reveal a mixed outlook for the food and beverage industry. Despite notable growth, challenges such as increasing commodity prices have led to...
My Emissions Receives £1.3 Million Funding for Carbon Labeling Innovation in the Food Industry
In a recent development, the official carbon labelling partner of Just Eat, My Emissions, has successfully closed its over-subscribed £1.3m Seed Round. Led by Hambro...
Continued verbal dispute between South Africa and EU regarding citrus fruits
The Spanish citrus fruit growers’ organization has joined the dispute over South African citrus produce imported into the EU. Last week, South Africa requested consultations...
Jacob Vishof Paulsen discusses post-merger strategy for Novonesis F&B
Recently, Novonesis was established through the merger of Denmark’s Chr Hansen and Novozymes, creating a €3.7bn biosolutions powerhouse. The focus of Novonesis is to harness...
Investigation Launched into Mondelēz International
In 2021, the EU raised concerns about US company Mondelēz International allegedly blocking cross-border trade, opening an anti-trust investigation. The investigation is into whether the...
French retailers are required to show information about ‘shrinkflation’
France’s Ministry of Economics, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty has mandated that retailers in the country must now disclose which food and drink products...
Alternative method achieves equivalent results to pasteurisation without the need for heat
The process of pasteurisation is crucial in ensuring milk is safe for consumption, as stated by the UK’s Food Standards Agency. However, Danish company Lyras...
Shanghai Introduces Pilot Program for Traffic Light Labels on Sugary Drinks to Help Consumers Make Healthier Choices
The Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (SCDC) has launched a pilot program to label both prepackaged RTD beverages and freshly-prepared beverages, such...
Exploring Plant-Based Alternatives with Royal Cosun’s Potatoes and Sugar Beet
In the evolving food and beverage industry landscape, the ‘protein transition’ is gaining momentum as the shift towards plant-based alternatives continues to grow. Companies are...