12 January 2015
Kellogg’s to acquire 85.93% stake in Bisco Misr
Kellogg's is set to acquire an 85.93% stake in Bisco Misr after shareholders of the Egyptian biscuit maker agreed to sell their shares.
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11 January 2015
3G Capital looking to acquire food and beverage firms
Brazilian investment firm 3G Capital Partners LP is looking to acquire new food and beverage firms as part of its $5bn takeover fund that is backed by various investors.
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8 January 2015
Japanese firm recalls baby food after insect found inside
Asahi Holdings subsidiary Wakodo has recalled thousands of baby food pouches in Japan after a customer found a cricket inside one.
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8 January 2015
UK opposition party criticised for backtracking on food waste ban promise
The British Labour party has been criticised for its recent announcement of not considering a ban on sending food waste to landfill as part of its 2015 election manifesto.
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7 January 2015
McDonald’s Japan begins investigation after human tooth found in fries
A human tooth has been found in fries, with plastics also discovered in chicken nuggets and sundaes at a McDonald's Japan outlet.
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7 January 2015
India to get 50 food processing centres in two years
India is to see the creation of as many as 50 food processing centres in the next two years, according to Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) deputy director-general (agricultural...
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6 January 2015
China to ensure stronger food safety
China's Food and Drug Administration has announced there will be a focus on food and drug safety in the country, following a series of health scare stories last year.
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6 January 2015
Cutrale-Safra completes acquisition of Chiquita for $681m
Brazilian juice maker Grupo Cutrale and investment firm Safra Group have completed the acquisition of banana company Chiquita Brands International for $681m.
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5 January 2015
New US dietary guidelines expected to encourage meat reduction
The US Government's forthcoming dietary guidelines are expected to encourage people to consume more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and other plant-based foods.
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5 January 2015
US meat safety labelling implementation pushed to 2018
The amendment of US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for the labelling of raw meat and poultry products will not be implemented for at least the next three years...