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...
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Former Starbucks CEO acquires partial ownership in Tony’s Chocolonely
Howard Schultz, former Starbucks chief executive, becomes a minority shareholder in Dutch chocolate supplier Tony’s Chocolonely, enhancing the food and beverage industry trends. Schultz’s recent...
Arguing Against the Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods
The ultra-processed food category, as defined by the Nova classification, has been the subject of recent scrutiny. Critics argue that ‘ultra-processed’ may not always lead...
Ocho Candy Shuts Down Operations in the US
Ocho Candy, a US-based organic confectionery maker, has ceased operations after 14 years in business. The decision was made due to a “lack of ongoing...
UK Food and Drink Associations Express Concern Over ‘Not for EU’ Labelling Plan Approval
The UK food and drinks industry is facing concerns over new ‘not for EU’ labels which are to be introduced on all goods targeted at...
Countries awarded by WHO for eliminating trans fats
The World Health Organization (WHO) is partnering with the not-for-profit organisation Resolve to Save Lives to develop and implement the REPLACE action package, which is...
Henry Dimbleby establishes an investment firm with the goal of enhancing the global food system
In a statement, The co-founder of the Leon food chain, Henry Dimbleby, has recently launched an investment firm called Bramble Ventures. This firm will make...
Boettger Gruppe completes acquisition of Jahnke in German confectionery agreement
Boettger Gruppe, a German confectioner, recently acquired local confectioner Jahnke Süßwaren as part of an undisclosed deal. The acquisition will allow Boettger to expand its...
Solar Foods’ Solein Protein Used in Fazer Chocolate Snack Bar
In 2022, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) granted regulatory approval to Solar Foods’ Solein, a revolutionary protein produced from CO2, air, and electricity. Less than...
T&L Sugars’ plan to move to Tereos site may face investigation in the UK
The deal between T&L Sugars and Tereos for the acquisition of a UK packing and distribution site in Normanton, West Yorkshire is being investigated by...