Encouragement for the Food Industry to Embrace Plant-Based Options
In today’s rapidly changing food and beverage industry landscape, it is crucial for European food manufacturers to actively engage with consumers. This engagement not only...
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German government calls for further recipe adjustments to reduce sugar, fat, and salt in processed food and drinks
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) recently revealed new data showing that levels of fats, sugars, and salt in some processed food and...
UK government seeks universal eco-label standards to prevent misleading environmental claims
The UK government is aiming to establish a “level of standardization” for existing eco-labels in the food and beverage industry to combat greenwashing. In a...
Forward Consumer Partners Acquires Majority Ownership of Firehook Bakery
US private-equity firm Forward Consumer Partners has recently acquired a majority stake in Firehook Bakery, a local baker and cracker maker based in Virginia. Pierre...
France introduces new agricultural legislation to safeguard food sovereignty
France has introduced a new draft law aimed at safeguarding the future of agriculture and farming to bolster national food security. The proposed regulation focuses...
CVC Capital Partners purchases Spain’s Monbake Group
Monbake Group, a frozen baked-goods business in Spain, has been acquired by Luxembourg-based private-equity firm CVC Capital Partners. The acquisition was made from France-based investment...
Bridgetown Natural Foods to Open Second Snacks Plant in the US
Bridgetown Natural Foods, a contract manufacturer specializing in better-for-you snacks, is set to invest $78.3 million in a new production and distribution facility in Tennessee....
Murdoch Allan, a Scottish baking group, acquires a local competitor
Aberdeen-based baked goods manufacturer Murdoch Allan recently completed the acquisition of Scottish baking group Teviotdale Bakery, expanding its presence in the food and beverage industry....
Laurens Spethmann names ex-Nestlé and Unilever executive as CEO
Former Nestlé and Unilever executive Peter Amon is poised to take over as the new CEO of Germany food and drink group Laurens Spethmann Holding...
Italian Pasta Berruto receives investment from local fund
Italian investment fund Fondo Italiano d’Investimento has made a significant move in the food and beverage industry by acquiring a majority stake in pasta manufacturer...