Hungary to introduce warnings about ‘shrinkflation’ effect on prices
Hungary’s government is taking action to combat “shrinkflation” by requiring larger food retailers to label products affected by this practice. According to a statement from...
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Kimberli Carroll promoted to CEO of Ruiz Foods
Ruiz Foods, the US-based owner of the El Monterey Mexican food brand, has made changes to its executive team. Effective from 21 January, Kimberli Carroll,...
Hyle Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Ciemme, an Italian Gnocchi Manufacturer
Hyle Capital Partners has made a significant investment in Ciemme Alimentari, a potato gnocchi producer based in Milan, Italy, allowing Hyle to take on “a...
France asks for EU consent to implement ‘shrinkflation’ strategy
French authorities have requested permission from the European Commission to mandate retailers to inform consumers about “shrinkflation”. Shrinkflation refers to the reduction in the size...
Ownership of Italy’s Salpa & Cherubini Biscuit Maker Transfers with Majority Stake
Salpa & Cherubini, an Italian ice-cream sandwich and biscuit maker, has experienced a change in majority ownership. Luxemburg-based private-equity fund Equinox has sold its 63%...
Vivartia’s Barba Stathis acquires majority stake in Halvatzis Makedoniki from local competitor
Barba Stathis, a Greece-based agri-food company and subsidiary of food giant Vivartia, has recently acquired an 80% stake in local peer Halvatzis Makedoniki, specializing in...
Nestlé to Use “Lower-Emission Fuels” for 50% of Shipping Operations
Nestlé is planning to use more sustainable shipping options, with the intention to adopt “lower carbon alternatives” for half of its “global shipping needs.” We...
Amit Pandhi named as new CEO of US frozen food company Harvest Food Group
US-based frozen food producer Harvest Food Group has named Amit Pandhi, the former CEO of Velocity Snack Brands, as its new CEO. The company, which...
Pukpip introduces a delicious twist to frozen snacking
Following the successful launch of Real Frozen Bananas Dipped in Chocolate earlier this year, Pukpip is now unveiling their next frozen treat in development, Real...
Libra Seafoods’ cold store project completed by FEG Global
FEG, an engineering consultancy firm, designed and installed the new “state-of-the-art” cold store for the Jarrow-based prawn processing business earlier this year, with the expansion...