Groupe Antilles Glaces Acquires Groupe Saint Aubin in France
Caribbean’s Groupe Antilles Glaces has acquired majority shares in France’s Groupe Saint Aubin. Antilles Glaces, known for its dairy products, soft drinks, and fresh produce...
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Unilever to keep ownership of Russian ice cream operations
Unilever plans to continue making ice cream in Russia, even after separating this division from the rest of the business. The FMCG giant announced its...
Merger between Forno d’Asolo and Sammontana reportedly blocked in Italy
The merger between Italian ice-cream maker Sammontana and frozen baked goods company Forno d’Asolo has been blocked by Italy’s competition authority, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza...
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...
Little Moons appoints Joanna Allen, former Graze and Unilever executive, as new CEO
Little Moons recently appointed former Graze snacks and Unilever executive Joanna Allen as the new CEO of the UK-based mochi dough ice-cream business. Allen assumed...
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...
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...
Sara Lee desserts in Australia saved from administration crisis
The Sara Lee desserts business in Australia and New Zealand has been acquired by private company and saved some 200 jobs. The frozen-foods business entered...
Crosta & Mollica announces investment and new chairman
UK-based Italian food products manufacturer Crosta & Mollica has secured new investment from private equity firm Perwyn Advisors, and announced the appointment of David Milner...
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...