Oscar Mayer jobs in jeopardy as layoffs extend to Wrexham ready-meals facility
Oscar Mayer is considering downsizing its UK factory in Wrexham to ensure a sustainable future for its chilled ready-meals business. The company is facing the...
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Germany beef exports now permitted to China
Germany has successfully negotiated the lifting of China’s ban on its beef products after discussions between Berlin and Beijing. This significant decision was made during...
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...
Argentina experiences the biggest decline in beef consumption in 30 years.
The plummet in purchasing power in Argentina has resulted in the sharpest decline in the country’s beef consumption in three decades. According to data from...
German meat consumption reaches all-time low
In Germany, the consumption of meat has hit a new record low, with total annual consumption decreasing by 0.8% year-on-year to 51.6kg in 2023, according...
Albert Bartlett finalizes acquisition of Jersey potato company
Albert Bartlett, a UK potato supplier, has recently acquired The Jersey Royal Company (JRC) from Produce Investments, a key player in the UK fresh potato...
Private equity owner of Chosen Foods considering selling US group
The owner of US-based avocado products maker Chosen Foods is reportedly considering selling the business for over $600m. Los Angeles-based private-equity firm Butterfly Equity, which...
Trident Seafoods nears completion of agreements to sell three Alaska plants
Trident Seafoods, a US seafood manufacturer, is in the final stages of negotiations to sell three of its manufacturing facilities in Alaska: False Pass, Petersburg,...
The meal-kit business HelloFresh, warns it is likely to miss its “mid-term” targets
HelloFresh, a Germany-based meal-kit delivery company, is facing challenges in meeting its “mid-term” revenue and profit targets. The company reported relatively flat revenue for 2023...
South Mill Champs partners with a new venture to expand mushroom production
South Mill Champs, a US-based mushroom cultivator and supplier, has announced a cross-border partnership with Mexican private investment company Grupo APAL. The joint venture, named...