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Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate Nestlé has entered the plant-based seafood alternatives market with the launch of a plant-based alternative to tuna.
British confectionery and snack foods company pladis has joined MSDUK to ensure greater diversity in its supply chain.
US-based flour-milling and ingredient company Ardent Mills has announced plans to invest in its retail investments in an effort to increase and streamline its retail flour packaging capabilities.
Swedish confectioner Cloetta has announced plans to close its nuts production facility in Helsingborg and outsource the manufacturing process to a third party.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has agreed to provide a $200m loan to Singapore-headquartered food and agribusiness company Olam International.
Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) is purchasing IM HealthScience (IMH) business along with its brands, including IBgard, FDgard, Fiber Choice and REMfresh.
Nottinghamshire County Council has announced that all employees of Bakkavor working at its dessert factory in Newark are undergoing Covid-19 testing.
South African food company Tiger Brands has agreed to sell its processed meat divisions in two separate transactions for R428m ($24.7m).
US-based dairy cooperative Darigold has unveiled its organisational changes to fast-track its long-term transformational strategy for its global ingredients business.
Nearly 300 staff members were tested Covid-19 positive at a Greencore facility in Northampton, the UK.
