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Quorn Foods, a UK-based producer of Quorn meat substitute, plans to invest around £30m at its facility in Billingham, in order to cater to the increased demand for its products.
New Zealand is set to establish a Food Safety and Assurance Advisory Council, which will provide independent advice to the government on issues relating to food safety.
US-based Chobani has secured a $750m loan from private equity firm TPG, which will improve the cash reserves of the Greek yoghurt company.
Hillshire Brands has signed an agreement to acquire Van’s Natural Foods from US-based private equity firm Catterton Partners for around $165m.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new $150m fund to help create growth and job opportunities in rural areas in the US.
US-based Kraft Foods is recalling around 96,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners due to the potential presence of Classic Cheese Dogs in Classic Wieners packages.
TreeHouse Foods, a US-based food manufacturer, has agreed to acquire Protenergy Natural Foods from Whitecastle Investments, Whitecap Venture Partners and others, for around C$170m ($150m).
New Zealand-based fresh produce exporter Turners & Growers will acquire Hawkes Bay-based Apollo Apples in a NZ$36m deal, as part of its global growth strategy.
US-based Post Holdings will take over egg distributor Michael Foods for $2.45bn on a cash-free, debt-free basis from affiliates of private investors GS Capital Partners, Thomas H Lee Partners and...
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has announced that it will retain the majority of its cocoa press operations but will pursue the sale of its chocolate business.
