Fresh Del Monte Acquires Majority of Del Monte Foods Assets
In a significant industry development, Fresh Del Monte Produce is set to acquire the majority of California-based Del Monte Foods’ assets for a total of...
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The Protein Brewery Receives Positive Scientific Opinion from EFSA
Today marks a pivotal development in the alternative protein sector. The first mycoprotein has successfully navigated the novel food assessment in Europe, obtaining a favorable...
Ban on Meaty Names May Be Extended to the UK
Recent efforts to enforce a ban on ‘meaty’ names for alternatives are reaching a critical point after multiple previous attempts. The EU has proposed banning...
Demand for Environmental Impact Labeling Amidst Consumer Misconceptions
Researchers from the University of Nottingham’s School of Psychology conducted an insightful study involving 168 UK participants, focusing on their perception of the environmental impact...
Premium Own-Label Brands Expected to Reach £1 Billion in Sales
Worldpanel (formerly Kantar) is forecasting a significant sales surge for own-label products, anticipating that their popularity will double as Christmas approaches. Notably, sales of these...
Taylor Farms Acquires Nature’s Way Foods
While financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, Taylor Farms emphasized that the acquisition would significantly expand its “global footprint.” Natures Way Foods specializes in...
Kepak, the Irish Meat Producer, Commits to Significant Digital Transformation Investment
Kepak sources meat from thousands of farmers across Ireland and the UK, producing products that service major retailers and foodservice chains, including Tesco, Asda, Burger...
Ben & Jerry’s Faces Off Against Unilever Over Palestine-Themed Ice Cream
Ben Cohen, one of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s, has indicated that its parent company, Unilever, has prevented the launch of a Palestine-themed ice...
Aldi Sees Increased Shopper Interest in Unique and Premium Seafood Options
Recent reports indicate that Aldi has experienced a staggering 50% increase in basa sales over the past year, positioning it as the third-fastest-growing product within...
Lidl Reports £400M Sales Surge as Shoppers Switch from Competitors
Lidl reported a significant increase in customer visits, attributing this growth to its strategic investments in pricing, product development, and operational efficiencies. The company noted...