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UK-based consumer products group PZ Cussons has agreed to divest its Greek food subsidiary Minerva to Mirties Enterprises, a company controlled by Diorama Investments SICAR.
Swiss chocolate and cocoa products company Barry Callebaut has introduced a cocoa powder, called Bensdorp Natural Dark, for bakery, pastry and ice cream applications.
Global food company Cargill has announced an additional $75m investment in Puris, a North American producer of pea protein.
Global poultry and prepared foods company Pilgrim’s Pride has signed a deal to acquire Danish Crown’s integrated prepared foods supplier Tulip for £290m ($353m).
US-based vegetables and fruits producer Van Drunen Farms has announced a business partnership, under which it will acquire a majority stake in SouthAm Freeze Dry, a Chile-based freeze-dried fruit supplier...
US-based food company Conagra Brands is planning to take initiatives in its supply chain sourcing practices to implement better standards for the treatment of broiler chickens.
US-based food company Hain Celestial, has completed the sale of its premium basmati and speciality rice brand Tilda to Ebro Foods for $342m in an all-cash transaction.
US-based snacks manufacturer Hershey has signed a definitive agreement to acquire nutrition bars maker ONE Brands for $397m, to further strengthen its position in the snacking segment.
The US and Japanese Governments have signed an agreement that aims to improve access for US red meat in Japan.
The Government of Canada is set to make an investment in dairy processor La Vache à Maillotte to help the company improve its production of fine cheese and packaging.
