4 January 2017
Hilton enters into JV with Sonae Modelo Continente
Hilton Food Group (Hilton) has entered a 50:50 joint venture (JV) agreement with Portuguese food retailer Sonae Modelo Continente (Sonae).
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2 January 2017
Baldor reduces food waste from production facility
US-based fresh produce distributor Baldor Specialty Foods has revealed that it has diverted all organic waste generated in its Fresh Cuts operation from landfill.
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19 December 2016
Dachan Food to invest in two projects in China
Meat supplier Dachan Food intends to invest in two projects located in Bengbu, Anhui Province, China, to facilitate the development of the processed food business.
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19 December 2016
Wegdam Food Link acquires Tilly Sabco Bretagne
Netherlands-based Wegdam Food Link has acquired the assets of halal poultry product supplier Tilly Sabco Bretagne.
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11 December 2016
Sumitomo signs agreement to acquire Fyffes for €751m
Irish fruit distributor Fyffes has signed an agreement to be acquired by Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation for €751m.
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11 December 2016
Shearer’s Foods issues voluntary recall of products over potential Salmonella contamination
US-based Shearer's Foods has issued a voluntary recall of products made with ingredients from a secondary supplier due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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7 December 2016
Shanghai Maling completes deal with Silver Fern Farms
China’s meat processor Shanghai Maling has completed a deal to buy a 50% stake in Silver Fern Farms, a New Zealand-based marketer, processor and exporter of premium quality lamb, beef,...
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7 December 2016
Hilton Foods intends to build new packaging facility in Australia
UK-based Hilton Food (Hilton) intends to proceed with its plans to expand its packing capabilities in Australia.
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6 December 2016
Tyson Foods to invest in start-up companies
Tyson Foods has launched a venture capital fund that will be used to invest in companies that develop advanced technologies, business models and products to sustainably feed a growing world...
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5 December 2016
Costa agrees to buy Avocado Ridge
Australian horticultural company Costa Group has agreed to take over Queensland-based Avocado Ridge orchards and packing operations from the Carney family.