5 November 2014
Saudi’s Arrow Food makes a counter bid to buy Arab Dairy
Saudi Arabia-based Arrow Food Distribution has made a bid to buy Egypt's Arab Dairy Products at $7.98 (57.12 Egyptian pounds) a share.
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4 November 2014
Australia to study new packaging technology to improve quality of defence ration
Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is to test a new processing technology for defence ration packs, at its recently redeveloped nutrition research facility in Tasmania.
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3 November 2014
Turkey’s Yildiz to buy United Biscuits for £2bn
Private equity owners of biscuit manufacturer United Biscuits (UB) have agreed to sell the company to Turkey’s Yildiz Holding for a reported £2bn.
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3 November 2014
Chinese officials to inspect Irish beef facilities for imports
China will send a team of food inspectors to Ireland to inspect the beef processing plants before beginning Irish meat imports.
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2 November 2014
WhiteWave completes acquisition of So Delicious Dairy Free for $195m
WhiteWave Foods has completed the acquisition of So Delicious Dairy Free in the US in a deal worth $195m
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2 November 2014
DuPont opens crop research centre in India
US-based DuPont has set up a new multi-crop research centre (MCRC) in Hyderabad, India, as part of its Pioneer seed business.
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30 October 2014
Danone acquires 25% stake in Yashili for €437m
Danone is to acquire a 25% stake in Chinese infant milk company Yashili international holdings for €437m ($550m).
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30 October 2014
China lifts import ban on Fonterra whey products and infant formula
China has lifted its temporary ban on New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra’s whey products and infant formula.
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29 October 2014
Loblaw removes all additives from President’s Choice brand products
Canadian food and pharmacy company Loblaw Companies has removed all artificial flavours and colours from its complete range of more than 4,000 President's Choice brand products.
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29 October 2014
Amy’s Kitchen to begin operations in Pocatello
Natural and organic convenience and frozen foods manufacturer Amy's Kitchen is to expand its operations by purchasing Heinz's plant located in Pocatello, Idaho, US.