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Plant-based firm Beyond Meat has announced that restaurant chain Carl’s Jr has included its 100% plant-based burger on its menu in a bid to attract vegans and vegetarians.
World Confectionery Group, an investment unit of the Luxembourg-registered Investindustrial Advisors, has offered to acquire Madrid-based confectionery business Natra for €142m ($162m).
Saudi-based dairy conglomerate Almarai has divested its 33% stake in United Farmers Holding Company (UFHC) to Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) for SAR105m ($28m).
US-based Tauriga Sciences has signed a manufacturing agreement with a Maryland-based gum manufacturer for the production of its Cannabis/CBD chewing gum product line (CBD Gum).
US food company Cargill has reached an agreement to divest its malt business to Boortmalt for an undisclosed price.
Global dairy company Dutch Royal FrieslandCampina is planning to acquire US-based speciality cheese vendor and importer Best Cheese Corporation USA.
Unilever is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of The Vegetarian Butcher to meet the growing demand among consumers for vegetarian and vegan meals.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to buy a minority stake in privately-owned agricultural group Servolux.
Canadian agriculture and food processing company Richardson International has signed an agreement to acquire US-based packaged foods company Conagra Brands’ canola and vegetable cooking oil brand Wesson for an undisclosed...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of $75m to DAL Group, a Sudan-based food and agriculture business company.
